YouTube Auto-Playing Issue after upgrade to iOS 18.1

So - i upgraded recently - and from time to time my youtube app wakes up and starts playing something.

Even though I see the playback control on my lock screen it does not show what is being played and pause button does nothing. Opening youtube app also does not show any playback - only when I swipe the app and close it it stops playing.

It does not happen often, I have no idea how it is triggered - most of the times the phone sits idle on the stand. Any ideas?

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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 13, 2024 11:03 PM

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Dec 9, 2024 1:42 PM in response to BartekCie

I’ve just had the exact same thing happen to me.

I was just drifting off to sleep with my phone by the bed when Gary Lineker suddenly started reminiscing about Diego Maradona. Leapt out of my skin.

matiusc

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Dec 9, 2024 3:18 PM in response to BartekCie

The exact same thing just happened to me, a video is played at full volume, it is really annoying for this to happen and uncomfortable if you are in public. Please solve this urgent problem!

Dec 11, 2024 12:08 PM in response to BartekCie

I have the same issue and it’s very embarrassing!

danmall

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Dec 12, 2024 5:30 AM in response to BartekCie

Same thing is happening to me. It’s pretty unsettling to say the least, especially since it’s a random YouTube short that wasn’t paused in the background.

nvlrnr

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Nov 29, 2024 3:36 AM in response to BartekCie

Iphone 14 running iOS 18.1.1. Locked. Charging. Youtube app starts blasting at 6:20 am. From the Lock Screen I tried to pause the video, the touch controls showed it was paused but the sound continued. I open the device and exited the app, still made sound. I had to restart the device to silence it. I echo the concerns in this thread. If I hear the Youtube (a trusted) app, are there other legit apps transmitting info that shouldn't be actively doing this?

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YouTube Auto-Playing Issue after upgrade to iOS 18.1