After an update YouTube freezes when I pause video. The menu doesn't pop up and I need to restart the app every time.
I did reset the device and it didn’t help.
Here is a workaround as provided by BMfromV:
1. Download the old version of the firmware. For me it was the version from 24th March 2020 (I took it from https://ipsw.me/product/AppleTV). Be careful in choosing your version of Apple TV!
2. Connect the Apple TV to the computer via a micro-usb cable.
3. Restore the downloaded firmware (for more details https://www.imyfone.com/apple-tv/downgrade-apple-tv/).
4. Disconnect from computer and connect to TV.
5. All data is lost and you need to configure everything from the beginning
Updating now... and yes it appears to work as it should.
Why did it take so long to fix?
Hallelujah! IT ONLY TOOK HOW LONG? 2 OR 3 MONTHS.
Yay, Youtube pause/crashed fixed on 3rd gen Apple TV,
today's software update fixed the problem, pause/play works fine
thanks Apple
Apples Xmas gift after so many post complaining about it. Thanks Apple. ugh!
Link to download at IPSW does not work. Link responds "404 not found."
Is there another source of March 24 update?????
i am glad that i sold atv in the times of "YT pause problem" and got an android tv box for $35 with netflix, youtube and even airplay 2.
The answer to #2 is, YES!
Apple TV 3rd gen YouTube freezes when pausing video
