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YouTube Playback Speed Control Malfunctioning on Android Devices
Android users across the globe are reporting a widespread issue affecting one of YouTube’s most popular features—the ability to change video playback speed. As of Tuesday, a bug in the YouTube for Android app is preventing users from adjusting playback speed, locking all videos at the standard 1x rate. This problem is confirmed to impact both the stable (20.28.39) and beta (20.29.39) versions of the app.
Playback Speed Options Not Saving: Details and Workarounds
Although the settings gear and playback speed panel allow users to select different speed presets or customize the slider, any changes made simply fail to apply. Once you close the video or exit the app, playback speed reverts back to the default 1x setting. This has led to frustration among users who depend on variable playback speeds for content consumption, such as educational tutorials or quick news recaps.
Feature Comparison: YouTube vs. YouTube Music
Interestingly, YouTube Music's playback speed controls for podcasts remain unaffected. This suggests the issue is isolated to the YouTube app itself rather than being an underlying problem with Google's services across all platforms.
Market Relevance and YouTube’s Official Response
Playback speed control is a critical tool for professionals, students, and digital creators who tailor their video-watching experience. The bug's impact underlines the essential role of customizable features in modern streaming apps. YouTube has officially acknowledged the problem and assured users that engineering teams are actively investigating a fix. Updates are expected soon.
Source: 9to5google
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