Samsung Users Report YouTube Freeze Bug on Fold 8 Ultra
Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra owners say YouTube videos freeze when they navigate away and back. Reports also mention the Fold 8 and S26 Ultra.
Some Samsung phone owners are reporting a YouTube playback problem that freezes video during normal use. According to reports, the issue appears when a user navigates away from YouTube while a video is playing and then returns to the app, causing the video to freeze.
Most of the reports come from Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra users. A post on the Korean-language Samsung community forum has been collecting comments for weeks, with about a dozen commenters describing a similar problem.
The issue is not limited to one model. Some users also report the same behavior on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Samsung has not responded to the thread, leaving affected users without an official explanation or fix. The reports were highlighted by androidauthority.com.
Quick answers
Which Samsung phones are affected by the YouTube freeze bug?
Most reports come from Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra users, with some users also reporting the issue on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy S26 Ultra.
What triggers the YouTube playback issue?
Users say navigating away from YouTube and back while a video is playing can cause the video to freeze.
Has Samsung responded to the reports?
No. Samsung has not responded to the community forum thread where the reports are accumulating.