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Go to your TV settings -> Apps -> YouTube -> Clear Cache.

Turn off the TV, hold the power button down on the physical panel (not the remote) for 15 seconds to drain the residual system cache, then turn it back on.

, a third-party client often used to restore functionality on older Smart TVs (specifically those running Android 4.0 to 4.4). Where to Download and Version Details Legacy Version (6.17.391):

The YouTube TV app is constantly evolving. Recent 2026 updates have introduced groundbreaking features, including conversational AI that you can access with your remote control to ask questions about the video you're watching without pausing it. Additionally, new features like Multiview allow you to watch up to four live streams simultaneously on a single screen, perfect for sports fans. You'll also get enhanced video descriptions with new chapter navigation, game title cards, and directly visible like counts.

If you have downloaded the latest version and the app still fails to initialize properly, verify these environment variables:

The method for updating YouTube differs slightly depending on your TV manufacturer. Below are steps for the most common platforms. 1. Android TV & Google TV (Sony, TCL, Hisense, Philips) Android TVs use the Google Play Store for app management. Navigate to the and open the Google Play Store . Select your Profile Icon in the top-right corner. Choose Manage apps & games > Updates . Find YouTube in the list and select Update . 2. Samsung Smart TV (Tizen OS) Samsung uses its own Tizen App Store. Press the Home Button on your remote. Select Apps . Choose Settings (Gear icon at the top right). Find YouTube and select Update Apps . 3. LG Smart TV (webOS) LG TVs utilize the LG Content Store. Press the Home Button and open the LG Content Store . Select Apps or My Apps .