GoKawiilGalaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra owners report YouTube video freezing bug
Multiple Samsung Galaxy device owners, mostly using the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, report that YouTube videos freeze with audio still playing after switching away from the app and back. The issue has been discussed for weeks on a Korean Samsung community forum, with some users of the standard Z Fold 8 and Galaxy S26 Ultra also reporting similar problems. Samsung has not publicly responded to the reports.
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Persistent playback bugs on flagship devices costing over $2,000 could affect user confidence in Samsung's newest foldables, especially since the cause remains unidentified. Without an official acknowledgment or fix from Samsung, affected users may be left troubleshooting on their own, which could prompt frustration or returns among early adopters.
- Users report YouTube freezing after switching apps on Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and related devices
- The bug affects video playback intermittently, with audio continuing while video freezes
- Samsung has not yet responded publicly to the growing forum thread
Source: androidauthority.com, 2026-09-25
Published there as: “YouTube keep freezing on your Galaxy phone? It’s not just you”
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