Fix YouTube's broken Watched system

YouTube app

1. Restart the YouTube app.
2. Restart your device.
3. Turn off and on your mobile data connection.
4. Clear the YouTube app's cache.
5. Uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app.
6. Update to the newest available version of the YouTube app.
7. Update to the newest available version of Android.

1. How do I fix my YouTube watch history?
2. Why is my YouTube watch history not working?
3. Why is YouTube recommending videos I already watched?
4. How do you get YouTube to stop recommending videos I've already watched?
5. Can anyone else see my YouTube history?
6. What was the last YouTube video watched?
7. Why is my YouTube showing an error?
8. How do I fix YouTube not updating?
9. Why YouTube is not working in my PC?

How do I fix my YouTube watch history?

Solutions to YouTube watch history not working problem

1. Open your YouTube app.
2. Go to YouTube app settings and then click on the History option.
3. Now, head to the Privacy section and tap on it.
4. Then you will see the “Pause History” option. Turn that OFF if you find the option is turned ON.

Why is my YouTube watch history not working?

If you're accessing YouTube via your phone, double-check to make sure that the app has been updated and is running the most recent version. If you're still having Watch History issues and you're sure you're using the most recent version of the app, try uninstalling then reinstalling the app on your phone.

Why is YouTube recommending videos I already watched?

Originally Answered: Why does YouTube keep on recommending videos I've already watched? As mentioned by others already, YouTube has publicly announced they'll recommend videos you've already watched because it's highly likely you'll watch it again.

How do you get YouTube to stop recommending videos I've already watched?

1. Step 1: Open the YouTube app and tap on the user silhouette near the top right. Make sure you see your profile here, otherwise you'll need to log in.
2. Step 2: Tap the overflow menu in the top right corner and head to Settings > Notifications.
3. Step 3: Toggle the switch next to Recommended videos.

Can anyone else see my YouTube history?

From the privacy section of the Account Settings screen, you can choose which activities to share publicly, including your likes and channel subscriptions. However, your viewing history is private and there's no option to make it public.

What was the last YouTube video watched?

Sign in and go to myactivity.google.com to find videos that you've viewed on the YouTube app or website while signed in. It also includes videos you've watched in a YouTube player on other websites while signed in to Google Chrome.

Why is my YouTube showing an error?

When YouTube can't complete the action you've taken, an error message may appear on your device. ... Many are out of YouTube's control, including a bad internet connection and insufficient memory on your device. Some of the most common error messages are: “Please check your network connection (Retry).”

How do I fix YouTube not updating?

Top 7 Ways to Fix Can't Install or Update YouTube on Android

1. Restart Phone. As usual, your first step should be to restart your phone. ...
2. Check and Update Operating System. With time, Google ends support for earlier versions of the Android operating system. ...
3. Remove SD Card. ...
4. Clear Cache. ...
5. Uninstall YouTube. ...
6. Uninstall Updates for Play Store. ...
7. Reset App Preferences.

Why YouTube is not working in my PC?

Web Browser Issues

Upgrading your browser to the latest version, updating the plugins installed on it (particular Adobe Flash), disabling extensions that may be conflicting with YouTube and clearing your browser's cache and cookies may all help to resolve problems with YouTube.