Did you know that 70 percent of YouTube users utilize Android devices to connect to the platform? In other words, mobile users are watching more YT videos than desktop users. But there’s an annoying error code that often pops up on YouTube’s homepage. We’re talking about error 400: “There was a problem with the servers“. Let’s see how you can fix this error on Android.
How Do I Fix YouTube Error 400 on Android?
Check Your Connection
Server connection errors indicate your connection is not stable. Disable your cellular or wireless connection and enable Airplane mode for one or two minutes. Restart your phone, re-enable your connection and launch YT again. Ideally, switch to a different connection and check if you notice any improvements.
Check Your Date and Time Settings
Server errors can also be caused by incorrect date and time settings. Go to Settings, select General management, and then tap Date and time. Enable Automatic date and time settings, launch YouTube again, and check if error 400 persists.
Force Stop YouTube and Clear the Cache
Make sure YouTube is the only app running on your Android device. Then, navigate to Settings, tap Apps, and select YouTube. Tap Storage, hit the Clear cache button, and check if this solution solved the problem. If the issue persists, hit the Clear data button as well.
Additionally, make sure you’re using the latest app version. Launch the Google Play Store app, search for YouTube, and hit the Update button. Check if there’s a newer Android version available, install it, restart your device and launch YouTube again.
Change DNS Settings
Some users solved this problem by manually changing their DNS settings. Navigate to Settings, tap Wi-Fi, and then long-press the network you’re connected to. Select Modify Network, go to IP settings, and use 1.1.1.1 as your primary DNS.
If the problem persists, uninstall and reinstall your YouTube app.
Conclusion
YouTube error 400 usually indicates your connection is unstable or you’re using incorrect date and time settings. Additionally, check for updates and ensure you’re running the latest YT app version on your Android device. As a last resort, reinstall the app.
Is error code 400 still bugging you? Share your feedback in the comments below.
Megraj Meena says
Account open please 🥺
Tyson says
It says that I can’t sign in anymore which makes me sad because I can’t post my new videos.
Ranjit sonkamble says
There was a problem with server please anblock please
T.a helpme says
Stll unable to update my youtube app.. error message 400 comes up. I have been à t it for 2days. I got to get some sleep. Please help
Ssentale William says
I still am not know able to get the YouTube app .it
NMTornadoChaser says
I fixed this issue on my tablet by going to settings from the desktop, then apps tab from settings then you tube, next data tab, clear cache, then clear data, then do this for Google, Google play and I also did it for Google play Movies & TV. Next I opened all of those apps from settings opened the permissions tabs allowed all permissions. Then I restarted my tablet. Then reopened you tube and when the update with a space man tab showed on the screen clicked update which took me to Google play with an update you tube button, clicked it and it updated you tube. Whereas before I’d alway get the error code 400 message saying there was an error with the server. SO I’m guessing that by clearing the caches on all Google apps as well as any installed you tube apps, and clearing the data as well as allowing permissions was what finally let me update you tube and connect. You Tube needs to create a fix for this.
Sunny says
Sir it’s can’t work
Ramesh Devan says
Please help me sir my YouTube chennal there was a problem with.. Nu varuthu open agala please help me i request
Umm ok? says
useless info that’s a waste of time and doesnt even address what the likely problem ( no longer supported version) . with 0 info on how to fix the main problem… this article amounts to: check your time. check your ip. update or uninstall/reinstall.
thought i might have found some help/info but disappointed it was another waste of time.
what says
didnt work
Eva says
This didn’t help at all now how I am going to use youtube plzzzzzz zzz help and help to remove the premium subscription ughhhhh
Yasmin says
I forgot to say the problem is everytime I open the app it says ” there’s a problem with the server [400] Retry.
Yasmin says
All of the ways that mentioned above I tried but nothing is happened .The problem still and never fixed. Please we need a solution for this.
No Name says
I just needed to update YT
Thx
Sidney J Mead says
Nothing works – still getting ‘400 retry’ on an old samsung s5. Is it because of the age of the phone ?
Daniel says
It didn’t help is this just a issue on old phones my last phones runs fine on it my gf phone no problem. I see other people have had no luck. Everyday I have to uninstall my you tube then update it and install it again. Need solutions and fix please thank you ?
omollo says
it still distabed i tried all but nothing become changed
Ivan says
“Support” is there to gently convince you the problem can’t be solved without paying for a new product by suggesting things that don’t work. They know you are pissed so they drag you through the mud and the hallways that lead nowhere while this realisation is settling in that you have to pony up.
I got the 400 error when android version stopped being supported, and rooting to a newer version android didn’t even offer youtube in playstore. Because you need a £2000 phone to play videos that play on a £200 desktop.
Secret Siteagent says
No, no it didnt. Like everyone else it didn’t do anything for me. ANd judging by the responses you haven’t updated your advice or tried to resolve the issues.
Ruby Gray says
No!!
None of this helped me.
Nor did it help anybody else who has commented here, obviously!
But nobody responds.
Zahid Iqbal says
Cannot sign in youtube account with my google email ,i get this server error [400], please help
Lakshan madusanka says
That error message still showe. I am using (Huawei) mpbile brand. some huawei users not to fac that issue but two or more users still down that error message..
How can i Fix this message and used tha YT future day.!
Gabriella Ssekabira says
It still shows the error
M.Anwaar says
I have an Android tab you tube gives me the network 400 error ,I performed all the steps you provided but still it say Error 400.
What could be done so that I get you tube working on my device please help I am out off options.
Sajid says
My YouTube showing error 400
Lee says
I still unable to upload my videos despite already done all those steps mentioned. Still error 400 on my android
Erica Forde says
I did all what I was told to do n YouTube just keep saying error 400 on my Nextbook tablet am fed up
Gerrit Bor says
I have an Android phone you tube gives me the error 400 ,I performed all the steps you provided but still it say Error 400.
What could be done so that I get you tube working on my phone please help I am out off options.
prabhu says
YouTube has never worked right on my asus tablet. It doesn’t work at all when I tap in the app. It says it is not responding. So I uninstall it then it works for a little while. Unless I turn it off. Then after that it doesn’t work and says I need a update. I update and it doesn’t work. Then I uninstall then the same thing again. It works for a little bit but then stops. Now it doesn’t work even when I uninstall it it says error 400. And I have tried everything. Please help!!!!
Brandy Dewing says
YouTube has never worked right on my phone. It doesn’t work at all when I tap in the app. It says it is not responding. So I uninstall it then it works for a little while. Unless I turn it off. Then after that it doesn’t work and says I need a update. I update and it doesn’t work. Then I uninstall then the same thing again. It works for a little bit but then stops. Now it doesn’t work even when I uninstall it it says error 400. And I have tried everything. Please help!!!!
Martha McDyer says
I STILL AM NOT ABLE TO GET THE YOU TUBE APP. IT SAYS THE YOU TUBE 400 IS NOT WORKING. IS THERE SOMETHING YOU CAN DO TO FIX IT. I DON’T KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.