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Why does the YouTube app for iOS suck so much?
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Yup. I have had the same result. The youtube video runs fine on my laptop, but runs slow on my ipD or abruptly stops running all together. I have assumed it was the crappy app Apple is using since my iphone app does the same thing.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
All data connections are not created equal. Youtube is data. Even if you have fast WiFi in your house, you may not have a fast internet connection. You may have a fast internet connection, but be sharing it with several users/devices at the same time. I've got a reasonable connection, but if my PC is downloading updates I can kiss a quick YouTube stream goodbye. This explains why some people don't complain and some do, even though they all have essentially the same iPad.
I'm almost positive that I read a while back that Apple developed the Google Maps app. I don't believe it was advertised as such, but there was a story about this a while back. And yes, I am aware that the copyright belongs to Google.
I'm almost positive that I read a while back that Apple developed the Google Maps app. I don't believe it was advertised as such, but there was a story about this a while back. And yes, I am aware that the copyright belongs to Google. Also, Steve Jobs did use the term "Apple designed" when speaking of the maps application.
There are only two people in my household. I have these issues when no other devices are being used. Out laptops are typically in sleep mode anyway...acting like paperweights.
MacRy
macrumors 601
Same here. Plus I can access YouTube fine on my iPhone, my wife's iPhone, my AppleTV, my MacBook and my iMac all without issue so it would certainly suggest that the iPad app is at fault.
Ya bro, it's gonna be slower because you're not using flash. That doesn't mean that flash is better, it absolutely hates batteries. There shouldn't be that much of a difference though, maybe it's your internet? Mine was like that before I changed some airport settings
See my two posts above.
What settings did you change? Did you have problems with YouTube or internet speed in general?
Bloodraw850
macrumors 6502
I haven't noticed any problems with YouTube on my iPhone are iPad 😕 I actually prefer watching YouTube on my iPad then laptop so I don't have to deal with adds 😀
erayser
macrumors 65816
I didn't change any settings on my wireless router... besides setting up WPA code. Maybe it's the combination of the internet provider, modem and wireless router. If it helps... I'm using Cox Premium cable internet, Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 High-Speed Cable Modem, and NETGEAR Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. Maybe others, that don't have the issue, can post what they have.
student_trap
macrumors 68000
Mine works fine, and is much better than the youtube app on my nexus one, now that is utter rubbish
I think the built in youtube app has always had these weird issues with wifi only. Not sure why the hell they've never fixed it.
However, youtube has a great mobile app if you just go to youtube.com on the browser. Once I learned about it, and made it a button on my phone, I've never gone back to the original app.
Ironically, the built in youtube app on the iPad is awesome. Never gives me a problem. It's just the built in app on the phone for some reason.
However, youtube has a great mobile app if you just go to youtube.com on the browser. Once I learned about it, and made it a button on my phone, I've never gone back to the original app.
Ironically, the built in youtube app on the iPad is awesome. Never gives me a problem. It's just the built in app on the phone for some reason.
rhett7660
macrumors G5
Those speeds you posted are those the wifi speeds you are getting on your iPad via wifi or are those via your hard wired nic connection?
If it is the hard wired, what are your wifi speeds? What type of wifi are you connecting on ie 2.4 or 5? Are there more then one computer or device accessing the wifi signal?
If it is the hard wired, what are your wifi speeds? What type of wifi are you connecting on ie 2.4 or 5? Are there more then one computer or device accessing the wifi signal?
I have an ipad1 and ipad2
The ipad1 doesn't ever play YouTube good. Always buffers etc
The ipad2 works fine...
Ipad1 went to my parents hopefully they don't get into YouTube...
The ipad1 doesn't ever play YouTube good. Always buffers etc
The ipad2 works fine...
Ipad1 went to my parents hopefully they don't get into YouTube...
Macman45
macrumors G5
The Heart Of The Network
In fact any network is the quality of your Wifi router. The ones supplied by ISP's have lot's of funky flashing lights, and gimmicks, but they are all (at least I've never had a good one) Rubbish!
The latest offering from VM here in the UK is called the 'Superhub" It has limited function, and a very poor internal aerial. When connected to a decent VM compatible wifi router, the change in speed and perfomance is dramatic to say the least.
The Draytek I use has 3 external aerials, a rock solid connection and the added bonus of 2 usb ports )I use one to connect my printer which is shared over the network.
I know these high quality routers are a little more expensive, but worth every penny to avoid that spinning circle and "Buffering" text message.
You also need a decent BB connection too of course, I run 50mb but 10 or 20 is adequate for most needs. I only have the highest speed for uploads.
In fact any network is the quality of your Wifi router. The ones supplied by ISP's have lot's of funky flashing lights, and gimmicks, but they are all (at least I've never had a good one) Rubbish!
The latest offering from VM here in the UK is called the 'Superhub" It has limited function, and a very poor internal aerial. When connected to a decent VM compatible wifi router, the change in speed and perfomance is dramatic to say the least.
The Draytek I use has 3 external aerials, a rock solid connection and the added bonus of 2 usb ports )I use one to connect my printer which is shared over the network.
I know these high quality routers are a little more expensive, but worth every penny to avoid that spinning circle and "Buffering" text message.
You also need a decent BB connection too of course, I run 50mb but 10 or 20 is adequate for most needs. I only have the highest speed for uploads.
I can't believe no one has posted the reason yet.
Yes it does suck on iPad and the reason is because it defaults to showing vids in their highest quality.
They look great but streaming 720p on YouTube is still hit or miss IMO
Yes it does suck on iPad and the reason is because it defaults to showing vids in their highest quality.
They look great but streaming 720p on YouTube is still hit or miss IMO
Those speeds are from my iPad on 2.4. I get that speed even when other devices are on the network.