Why is YouTube Go being removed?

Google's YouTube will drop its Go app in August 2022, it announced in a blog post. The application was tailored for Android Go on lower-end phones with less RAM compatibility. The lightweight Android app has prevented it from delivering a better experience in its main app, the video sharing platform said.

Why is YouTube Go going away?

Why Is YouTube Go Going Away? Simply put, YouTube is canning Go because it is no longer necessary, thanks to performance improvements that YouTube has made to the main app over the years.

Has YouTube Go been removed?

On June 24, 2020, we'll begin pre-installing the YouTube main app on Android (Go edition) devices, instead of pre-installing the YouTube Go app. We'll also remove the YouTube Go app from the Google Play Store. Current YouTube Go users will not experience any service or support interruptions.

Is YouTube Go still supported?

YouTube Go is no longer available on the Google Play Store. If you had downloaded it previously, you can still access it from the Store app. The media streaming app was last updated in October 2021.

Is YouTube going to be shut down?

However, now it is shutting down one of the most popular apps for Android Go. Google has announced that starting August 2022, YouTube Go will be shut down for good. YouTube Go was launched in 2016, aimed at users in locations where connectivity, data prices, and low-end devices.

Why Is YouTube Taking Away My Views?

What's going to replace YouTube?

What country is YouTube Go in?

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YouTube Go first launched in India and later became available in more than 130 countries worldwide. The company notes that since 2016, it has invested in improvements to the main YouTube app that make it perform better in emerging markets, while also delivering a better user experience.

Why is my YouTube Go not working?

If you have been using the YouTube app for a while, a large amount of cache and data could have built up and be causing issues. On Android, go to Settings > Apps > YouTube > Storage. Tap Clear cache and see if it fixes the problem.

Can I install YouTube Go?

YouTube Go is an official app from YouTube that lets you download videos to your Android.

How do I download YouTube Go?

Is YouTube Go safe?

Users of YouTube GO will also be able to share videos phone-to-phone. This system uses Bluetooth to transfer files, but requires an internet connection for a one-time security check after the video is transferred in full. That security check is just 15kb of data on its own – basically nothing.

Which is better YouTube or YouTube Go?

While the regular YouTube app focuses on online videos, YouTube Go is designed for offline videos. It lets you download YouTube videos for free on your Android device, a feature that is available only in a few countries in the regular app. You can watch the downloaded videos unlimited times.

Why can't I download YouTube Go on my phone?

Open the Settings app on your Android and then go to the App & notifications or Apps option. Tap YouTube under All apps and then tap Storage for YouTube. Tap CLEAR CACHE and then try updating YouTube. If the issue persists, tap CLEAR DATA.

Is YouTube Go free?

Free, lightweight YouTube app for Android

YouTube Go is an official app from YouTube that's particularly useful for users with limited data plans, or in areas with poor internet coverage. You can watch and download videos even if you have a slow connection.

How do I install YouTube?

You can download the YouTube app on Google Play. Visit the Google Play Help Center to learn about managing Android app downloads from Google Play. Note: The app will only work on phones or tablets running Android version 5.0 and above.

Why is YouTube Go not available in my country?

YouTube Go is out of beta as of this week, but currently only available in India an Indonesia…but there's a workaround for the US and other countries. Unfortunately, users in other countries can't download videos without a VPN, but they can still reap the benefits of YouTube Go's simpler, lightweight interface.

How do I download the Go app?

How do I update my YouTube Go?

Is YouTube Go available for IOS?

YouTube Go iPhone App - App Store Apps.

Is YouTube down today in India?

Youtube problems in the last 24 hours

At the moment, we haven't detected any problems at Youtube.

When was YouTube Go released?

YouTube Go was launched in December 2016 for viewers in locations where connectivity, data prices, and low-end devices prevented users from delivering the best experience in the main YouTube app.

Which country app is Instagram?

But, Instagram is an American app, which is currently owned by Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook. The app is currently one of the most admired and used social media apps next to Facebook and WhatsApp. Instagram was launched in 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and was first launched on iOS.

How many countries are on YouTube?

With local versions available in over 91 countries and 80 different language options to choose from, YouTube is the number one video-sharing platform in the world with more than 95% of the internet population using it.