YouTube Fixes Blank Thumbnails in Mobile Home and Subscriptions Feeds
YouTube says it resolved a bug that left blank spaces and missing thumbnails in mobile feeds on Android and iOS. Users can force-quit the app if gaps persist.
YouTube has fixed a bug that caused blank spaces and missing thumbnails to appear in mobile feeds, the company said. The issue affected the Home, Subscriptions, and profile feeds on both Android and iOS.
According to Android Authority, YouTube did not explain what caused the feed-loading problem or whether the fix required an app update or a server-side change.
Users who still see blank gaps are advised to force-quit and restart the app. YouTube previously suggested updating the mobile app as a temporary workaround while it investigated the issue.
The feed bug is separate from a recent report from some Galaxy phone owners who said videos froze after they switched away from the app and returned.
Quick answers
What was the YouTube mobile feed bug?
It caused blank spaces and missing thumbnails in the Home, Subscriptions, and profile feeds on Android and iOS.
What should I do if blank gaps remain?
YouTube recommends force-quitting and restarting the app. Updating the mobile app was previously suggested as a temporary workaround.
Did YouTube say what caused the issue?
No. YouTube has not explained the cause or whether the fix was an app update or a server-side change.