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The Subscriptions, Notifications, and Library buttons on the bottom navigation bar of the YouTube app on Android devices has stopped working for some users. The company claimed that the issue was only for Android users in the United States, but reports from users in Europe and India suggest that it is more widespread. YouTube claims that it is looking into the matter and will provide updates to the users, but no solution has been provided yet.

YouTube Android App Bug: What’s affected?

Issue: Missing bottom navigation buttons
Affected elements: Subscriptions, Notifications, Library tabs
Platform: YouTube Android app
Initial Scope: Android users in the United States
Reported Regions (unofficial): Germany, Spain, Poland, India, more
YouTube Premium: Affected users include Premium subscribers

YouTube wrote in a community post:

“We’re aware some of you are experiencing issues with the navigation bar for the YouTube App… Our teams are actively investigating this issue!”

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What Has YouTube Said?

The company recognised the problem in public but has not yet provided a timeline for a solution. The company asked users to look for changes to community aids, which was the post he published the issue in.

User Reports Suggest Wider Impact

In spite of YouTube’s assertion that the issue is contained within the US, users from outside this jurisdiction keep repeating the same issue. Comments and posts on social platforms suggest that Android users from multiple continents seem to be affected, indicating a problem that is wider in scope than recognized.

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Conclusion

As of now, the company confirms the presence of an Android issue with the bottom navigation bar. There are reports of people being unable to access the features of the application from different regions. As it stands, people seem to struggle with fundamental aspects of the application that’s supposed to be user-friendly. YouTube states that it is best to monitor the company’s updates on the community thread as they develop the solution.