Friends, has it ever happened that you are watching a video on YouTube and try to set the speed to 2x, but every time it comes back to 1x? Yes, this problem has troubled me too and maybe you too must be wondering what is this problem!
This problem has been seen more since yesterday i.e. 6 August 2025, that is why people are repeatedly searching for a solution about it on Google and discussing it on social media. But don’t worry, I am going to tell you in a very simple and quick way how to fix this YouTube playback speed issue. So without wasting much more time let’s see.
What is this Playback Speed Problem?
This problem is quite common you play a video in the YouTube app, go to settings and select 1.5x or 2x speed, but as soon as you start the video, it comes back to normal speed. This issue can happen on both Android and iOS, and the reason behind it is either the app’s cache, or an outdated version, or a temporary bug of YouTube. So no need to worry, I will tell you step-by-step how to fix it.
How to Fix it: Step-by-Step
1. Clear Cache and Data
First step, open your phone’s settings and target the YouTube app:
- Go to Settings: Open the phone’s settings, and look for the “Apps” or “App Management” option there. It may be slightly different in each phone, but it is easily found.
- Select YouTube App: Search for “YouTube” in the list of apps and click on it.
- Clear Cache: Go to the “Storage & Cache” section and click on “Clear Cache”. This will remove temporary files that may be creating the problem.
- Clear Data (If Necessary): If clearing the cache doesn’t work, try “Clear Data” as well. Just remember, this will reset the app, and you may have to login again.
2. Update the YouTube App
If clearing the cache doesn’t work, check the app version:
- Open the Play Store or App Store: Go to the Play Store on Android or the App Store on iOS.
- Search YouTube: Type “YouTube” in the search bar and open the app page.
- Update: If you see the “Update” button, click on it to bring the app to the latest version. New updates often fix such bugs.
3. Manual Speed Lock Trick
Still having the problem? So try this quick workaround:
- Start the video: Play any video in the YouTube app.
- Go to Settings: Click on the settings (gear) icon under the video.
- Select speed: Go to Playback speed and choose 2x (or whatever speed you want).
- Long press: If the speed goes back to 1x, long press the video screen for a while. This may temporarily lock the speed, and the video will play at 2x.
4. Wait for the next update
If the problem is not resolved even after trying all these things, it is probably a server-side bug of YouTube. In this case, wait for the next YouTube app update, as Google fixes such issues quickly. Till then there is an alternative – open YouTube’s mobile website in your phone’s browser, there the playback speed usually works.
Conclusion
This issue of YouTube playback speed is really a bit painful, but if you follow these steps – cache clear, app update, or long press trick – then the problem will be solved quickly. If you still have a problem, wait for the next YouTube update or switch browsers. Do let us know in the comments if these solutions worked or not, and if you know of any other method, do share! Come on, go now and watch your favourite videos on 2x!