Photos app: “This video is playing on the TV using Airplay” - phone not connected to Airplay

Hi, this is new as of today. Videos on my photos app show the image below, and won’t play on my phone.

My phone isn’t connected to any devices and the only device that it could connect to at the moment (my tv) is unplugged.

what do I do??

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 9:02 PM

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1 reply

MrBill3

Level 10

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Jan 6, 2023 4:45 AM in response to Ryan_dee

Hello,

Have you tried restarting your phone?

Good luck.

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Photos app: “This video is playing on the TV using Airplay” - phone not connected to Airplay

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