iOS 26.1 issues: YouTube videos not playing, no audio in calling apps

I regret updating to iOS 26.1 because 1, YouTube will not play A SINGLE VIDEO. 2, any calling app like google meet is not playing any audio, I've updated both the apps and they aren't working. Anyone have a solution?


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Original Title: iOS 26.1 issues

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 5, 2025 6:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2025 9:27 AM

I had a similar problem. I spoke to Apple support. They helped me turn off my VPN or delete it and now YouTube is working perfectly fine. The steps were go to settings general scroll down for VPN and device , delete the VPN.

Hope this works for you guys too. It was such a frustrating problem.

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Nov 6, 2025 9:23 AM in response to Trag11

Trag11 wrote:

I regret updating to iOS 26.1 because 1, YouTube will not play A SINGLE VIDEO. 2, any calling app like google meet is not playing any audio, I've updated both the apps and they aren't working. Anyone have a solution?

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Original Title: iOS 26.1 issues

Yes you report the issue to their support or look at their help site, none of those are Apple apps.

Dec 7, 2025 3:00 PM in response to Trag11

I too regret updating to iOS 26.1 today. YouTube isn't playing anything now. I haven't tested other features, but this is AWFUL!

Anyone know what to do? I've restarted multiple times, changed wifi networks, nothing has made any difference or fixed it.

So frustrating! I usually don't do upgrades so quick and there doesn't seem to be a way to revert iOS.

Please help.

iOS 26.1 issues: YouTube videos not playing, no audio in calling apps

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