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LemonChiffon
Binge Watcher

YouTube Screen Freezing When Loaded

I see this has been happening for weeks but just tonight, I try to launch YouTube from Roku and the screen just freezes on the YouTube logo.    I can't get it to get past this frozen state.  

 

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RokuJharra-Q
Community Moderator
Community Moderator

Re: YouTube Screen Freezing When Loaded

Hello @LemonChiffon

Thanks for letting us know about the YouTube app freezing up on you. Let’s see what we can do to fix it!

  • Select the app and press the * button on your remote. Then, choose the option to update the channel.
  • If that doesn't work, check for a system update: Home > Settings > System > Software Update > Check Now.
  • You might need to re-install the app from the Channel Store after updating your system.
  • Restarting your device might sometimes help: Home > Settings > System > Power/System Restart.

Let us know how it goes!

Best,
The Roku Community Team

Jharra Q.
Roku Community Moderator
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LemonChiffon
Binge Watcher

Re: YouTube Screen Freezing When Loaded

What is the latest system update I need?    As that did not work, nor removing and adding YouTube again.

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RokuTakashi
Community Moderator
Community Moderator

Re: YouTube Screen Freezing When Loaded

Hi, @LemonChiffon 

Thanks for keeping us posted.

The current Roku software version as of 2/25/2025 is OS version 14.1. You can check this on Settings > System > About.

Additionally, have you performed the troubleshooting steps suggested by @RokuJharra-Q? If so, have you noticed any improvements?

Let us know.

Thanks,
The Roku Community Team.

Takashi O.
Roku Community Moderator
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