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Customers unboxing the brand new Apple TV 4K encountered widespread errors when opening the YouTube app. As the first units arrived, users reported seeing a black screen displaying a QR code alongside a message warning that YouTube was not yet available on the device. Other owners found the app functional but marred by a red banner stating it was approved strictly for testing rather than production use. [1][2]
Resolving the glitch requires several troubleshooting steps. According to The Verge's Tom Warren, users must update their hardware to tvOS 27.2, reboot the Apple TV, and then uninstall and reinstall the YouTube app. 9to5Mac noted that YouTube also appeared to begin rolling out a server-side fix, which may eliminate the need for manual workarounds. [1][2]
If you just unboxed your new Apple TV 4K, you might run into a problem using the YouTube app. Some users report an error message that reads: “YouTube is not yet available on this device.” Here’s how to fix this problem.
via 9to5Mac
People who received the brand new Apple TV 4k today saw some strange error messages as soon as they opened the YouTube app. As the first units arrived, the app was initially only showing a black screen with a QR code and an error message saying "YouTube is not yet available on this device." In…
via The Verge