Have you ever thought of an app that lets you access YouTube Premium without having to pay anything? I mean something besides the modified versions of the YouTube app that tunnels you through the path to access YouTube Premium?
Well, YouTube ReVanced is that app.
YouTube ReVanced is an application that lets you watch YouTube videos ad-free including the premium content on the platform—all of that without having to pay anything.
Ad-free YouTube Premium comes with some downsides, including the buffering problem that's becoming increasingly popular among YouTube ReVanced Extended app users.
Luckily, it is very easy to resolve this problem. Let's see how you can fix the YouTube ReVanced Extended buffering problem.
What is the Buffering Problem in YouTube ReVanced?
The buffering problem in the YouTube ReVanced app is an issue that prevents videos in the app from loading normally. When facing this issue, the videos will typically not play when you click on them, or if they happen to play, they'll stop after some seconds of viewing.
Why Am I Facing the Buffering Problem in the YouTube ReVanced Extended App?
There are not many reasons why you're facing the buffering problem in the ReVanced extended app. I've gone through many Reddit posts and found people giving invalid reasons for this, but the reason behind this buffering is very straightforward.
The main reason is typically because this app is a third-party service that streams YouTube content without authorization, which is against YouTube's policy.
This doesn't mean you are directly affected when the app doesn't work on your end. It is only the app that stops working.
Steps to Fix YouTube ReVanced Extended Buffering Problem
While this problem is becoming increasingly popular among app users, it is very easy to tackle, and at times, it isn't as complicated to fix as you might think.
You'll want to take the following steps if you're facing the YouTube ReVanced Extended buffering problem.
1. Check Your Internet Connection
As I said earlier, the issue might not be as complicated to fix as you might think. With that said, the first troubleshooting step you'll want to take to resolve this issue is to check your internet connection.
Internet connections happen to be slow at times, especially in rural areas and according to our study, it is the cause of over 20% of this buffering problem.
If you are on mobile data, switch to a Wi-Fi network for faster internet speeds.
2. Clear the App's Cache
If this issue is caused by a bug in the app, clearing the app's cache can resolve the issue. So go to your System Settings and locate the YouTube ReVanced Extended app, then clear the cache to see if it resolves the issue.
If you weren't able to resolve the issue until here, then you'll want to try the last troubleshooting tip below.
3. Update the YouTube ReVanced Extended App and Install Micro G
Over 70% of users facing the buffering problem in the YouTube ReVanced Extended app because they are using an outdated version of the app.
Since Google is working hard to stop the unauthorized distribution of YouTube content, it tends to block access to its content through apps like ReVanced. This is why it is important to always use the latest version of the app to make sure you don't face any issues.
So the best fix to this issue is to update the YouTube ReVanced Extended app to its latest version. I believe the latest version of the app as of this writing is v19.16.39 and you can download it from here.
MicroG is a background service that the ReVanced app requires to work properly. So you need the app as well. You can download it from here.
The best way to stay up-to-date with these apps is by using the ReVanced Manager. This app features all the ReVanced releases in one spot so you can download and use them for free.
Tip!
Make sure you disable battery optimization for the MicroG app so it will work properly. If its usage is optimized for battery life, the app won't work properly in the background.
Final Thoughts
The YouTube ReVanced Extended app offers us just what we need when streaming online content—that is zero ads. And while this app might seem convenient, many users face a common issue when using the app, which is the buffering problem.
The best way to fix this problem is by updating both the YouTube ReVanced Extended app and the MicroG app to their latest versions.
Thankfully, you can easily update these apps through the ReVanced Manager app that features all ReVanced apps in one place.