Videos won’t play and can’t see the other person on FaceTime

For the past several months, I have had this issue where I cannot see the other person on FaceTime or videos won’t play on YouTube or Hulu. I attached an image of the YouTube error. I originally thought it maybe an issue with the applications but I’ve tried updating everything. The only fix is to restart my phone, which I do almost daily. I was wondering if there were any solutions or if this was a known error the others had been experiencing?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 3, 2023 5:39 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2023 10:39 AM

Hello thisgamergirl,


You'll want to start by making sure your iPhone is running the lates software version, which is iOS 16.3. You can check the currently installed version by going to Settings > General > About > Software Update. Learn more about how to update your iPhone here, if needed: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Next, for the issue with YouTube and Hulu, work through these steps to see if they resolve the issue for you:


1. Close and reopen the app
Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
2. Restart your device
Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
3. Check for updates
To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.
 
4. Delete the app, then redownload it
Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

You'll find this information here: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


If the steps above don't help with YouTube and Hulu, you'll want to reach out to the app developers for further assistance. They're best-equipped to take a closer look and help resolve issues within their apps. This link will help you get started: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support


For the behavior you're seeing in FaceTime, check your network connection and have a look at this information:


If your cellular connection or Wi-Fi network runs slowly, or other users stream audio or video on the same Wi-Fi network, you might have these issues:
- Connection alerts or unable to connect
- Choppy video calls
- Black screen
- Dropped calls
Make sure that both you and the person that you call use a fast Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If you use Wi-Fi, FaceTime requires a broadband connection.


Also, give these additional steps a try:


1. Make sure that your device has a Wi-Fi connection to the internet or a cellular-data connection.
2. Learn more if you're using router, firewall, or security software that restricts internet access.
3. If you're trying to use FaceTime over cellular, make sure that Use Cellular Data is on for FaceTime. Go to Settings and tap Cellular or tap Mobile Data, then turn on FaceTime. If you're using an iPad, you might see Settings > Cellular Data.
4. Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure that FaceTime is on.
- If you see "Waiting for Activation," turn FaceTime off and then on again. Learn what to do if you can't activate FaceTime.
- If you don't see the FaceTime setting, make sure that Camera and FaceTime aren't off in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.
- Make sure that you have the correct phone number or email address listed.
5. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and turn on Set Automatically.
6. Restart your device.
7. Update your device to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

These steps can be found in this support article: If you can't make or receive a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If the behavior with FaceTime persists, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support directly for more help. They have the tools to take a closer look at your device and help determine the next best steps to take to reach a solution. You can reach out to them here: Contact - Official Apple Support


Take care.

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Feb 6, 2023 10:39 AM in response to thisgamergirl

Hello thisgamergirl,


You'll want to start by making sure your iPhone is running the lates software version, which is iOS 16.3. You can check the currently installed version by going to Settings > General > About > Software Update. Learn more about how to update your iPhone here, if needed: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Next, for the issue with YouTube and Hulu, work through these steps to see if they resolve the issue for you:


1. Close and reopen the app
Force the app to close. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
2. Restart your device
Restart your iPhone or restart your iPad. Then open the app to see if it works as expected.
 
3. Check for updates
To see if updates are available for the app, open the App Store, tap your profile icon, then scroll down to see if updates are available. If updates aren't available for the app, update the software on your iPhone or iPad.
 
4. Delete the app, then redownload it
Delete the app. When you do this, you might lose data that was stored in the app. Then redownload the app. Then check to see if the problem with the app is fixed.

You'll find this information here: If an app on your iPhone or iPad stops responding, closes unexpectedly, or won’t open - Apple Support


If the steps above don't help with YouTube and Hulu, you'll want to reach out to the app developers for further assistance. They're best-equipped to take a closer look and help resolve issues within their apps. This link will help you get started: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support


For the behavior you're seeing in FaceTime, check your network connection and have a look at this information:


If your cellular connection or Wi-Fi network runs slowly, or other users stream audio or video on the same Wi-Fi network, you might have these issues:
- Connection alerts or unable to connect
- Choppy video calls
- Black screen
- Dropped calls
Make sure that both you and the person that you call use a fast Wi-Fi or cellular connection. If you use Wi-Fi, FaceTime requires a broadband connection.


Also, give these additional steps a try:


1. Make sure that your device has a Wi-Fi connection to the internet or a cellular-data connection.
2. Learn more if you're using router, firewall, or security software that restricts internet access.
3. If you're trying to use FaceTime over cellular, make sure that Use Cellular Data is on for FaceTime. Go to Settings and tap Cellular or tap Mobile Data, then turn on FaceTime. If you're using an iPad, you might see Settings > Cellular Data.
4. Go to Settings > FaceTime and make sure that FaceTime is on.
- If you see "Waiting for Activation," turn FaceTime off and then on again. Learn what to do if you can't activate FaceTime.
- If you don't see the FaceTime setting, make sure that Camera and FaceTime aren't off in Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.
- Make sure that you have the correct phone number or email address listed.
5. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time and turn on Set Automatically.
6. Restart your device.
7. Update your device to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

These steps can be found in this support article: If you can't make or receive a FaceTime call on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If the behavior with FaceTime persists, you'll want to reach out to Apple Support directly for more help. They have the tools to take a closer look at your device and help determine the next best steps to take to reach a solution. You can reach out to them here: Contact - Official Apple Support


Take care.

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