YouTube app crashes when typing in search bar on iPad

Hi, YouTube app crash every time I’m typing in the search bar. Thank you. Joshua. Crash




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Original Title: YouTube app crashing

iPad, iPadOS 26

Posted on Nov 22, 2025 12:10 AM

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Posted on Nov 22, 2025 3:35 AM

Try deleting the YouTube App from your iPad - and then perform a forced-restart before reinstalling the YouTube App from the Apple App Store.


Delete apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Force restart iPad - Apple Support

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Nov 22, 2025 9:37 AM in response to shukim

If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings


If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support


Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Nov 22, 2025 1:01 AM in response to shukim

it works fine on my ipad pro m2 with ipadOS 26 and the latest youtube app version


if it was me then I would make sure newest youtube app is installed Update apps from the App Store on iPad - Apple Support


and maybe trying to delete the app and force restart the ipad Restart your iPad - Apple Support


and try to reinstall the app


otherwise I would check googles site about their app

Download the YouTube mobile app - iPhone & iPad - YouTube Help

YouTube app crashes when typing in search bar on iPad

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