I can't watch the video I downloaded

If you recently got a new device, you'll need to re-download any videos that you want to watch. Videos are not transferred to other devices, even if you're signed in to the same account. Video downloads are specific to each device.

Make sure your YouTube Premium membership has not expired.

In the YouTube app, tap your profile photo  Settings   Purchases and memberships.

If you recently lost access to YouTube Premium and re-subscribed, it will take a few hours for saved videos to show once you've re-subscribed.

If you need to watch a video right away, tap Menu  and select Retry download.

If you're still having trouble, contact support. When contacting support, mention the following:

• Do you see an error message?
• Where does it show and what is the exact text? Include a screenshot, if possible.