NewPipe Not Working: 3 Easy Ways to Fix it

Updating the app usually fixes the problem

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Many are using NewPipe to watch YouTube videos, but what can you do if NewPipe is not working at all? This will prevent you from watching any videos, but luckily, there’s a solution available.

What can I do if NewPipe is not working?

Before we start, disable any VPN that you may have. Users reported issues with Calyx VPN, but other ones might cause problems as well. A few users reported that using mobile data also worked as a workaround.

1. Install the latest version

  1. Visit the NewPipe F-Droid page.
  2. Follow the instructions on the page to download the latest version.
    newpipe fdroid
  3. Alternatively, you can use the NewPipe GitHub page.

Some users reported that installing the Release Candidate version fixed this issue for them, so give it a try.

2. Change NewPipe settings

  1. Open NewPipe,  and then open the side menu and choose Settings.
    settings newpipe
  2. Next, go to Content.
     content settings newpipe
  3. Select Feed update threshold.
    feed update threshold newpipe
  4. Set it to Always update.
    always update feed update threshold always update
  5. Enable Fetch from dedicated feed when available.
    fetch from dedicated feed

3. Clear cached website data

  1. Open Settings in NewPipe.
  2. Next, go to History and cache.
     history and cache newpipe settings
  3. Select Wipe cached metadata.
    wipe caced metadata newpipe settings

If NewPipe is not working, this can be easily resolved by updating the app or by using our other solutions.

Do keep in mind that YouTube as a service has various issues, and we already wrote what to do if YouTube videos are not playing or if you encounter If playback doesn’t begin shortly error.

Did you find a different solution? If so, share it with us in the comments!

More about the topics: Android issues, YouTube

Milan Stanojevic

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Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.