YouTube in iPhone X: Everything You Need to Know

YouTube is a built-in app on the iPhone X, and you can access it directly from your home screen. You can also use Siri to open the app by saying "Hey Siri, open YouTube".

The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch OLED screen, which is perfect for watching YouTube videos on the go. You can watch videos in landscape or portrait mode, depending on your preference.

To access YouTube settings on your iPhone X, go to Settings > YouTube. From here, you can customize your YouTube experience, such as choosing your video quality and enabling or disabling features like closed captions.

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YouTube has rolled out high dynamic range (HDR) to users of the iPhone X, enabling improved contrast and color on HDR-enabled YouTube videos.

Videos like those from the popular HDR Channel are now able to be viewed in HDR mode on the iPhone X.

Neither the iPhone X nor the Apple TV are able to output videos in 4K, however.

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YouTube is the latest company to enable HDR for the iPhone X after Netflix turned the capability on with iOS 11 in September 2017.

The new version 12.43 update also adds support for fullscreen, which you can activate using a pinch to zoom gesture when watching any video.

You’ll find that there are no YouTube videos recorded in the 19.5:9 format, so you’ll have to deal with losing the top and bottom of your video in fullscreen mode.

YouTube will now serve content in 1440p where available, rather than 1080p like on iPhone 8 Plus, making videos sharper on the iPhone X.

iPhone X doesn’t quite have enough pixels for full 1440p, but it’s close enough and certainly sharper than 1920×1080.

YouTube HDR is now available on the iPhone X, joining Netflix in offering improved picture performance.

The iPhone X's OLED screen is particularly well-suited to show HDR, allowing for a wider range of contrast and color.

Videos like those from the popular HDR Channel can now be viewed in HDR mode.

Neither the iPhone X nor the Apple TV can output videos in 4K, however.

HDR for video and TVs expands the range of both contrast and color significantly, making bright parts of the image appear much brighter and colors more vivid.

YouTube on iPhone X brings a sharper viewing experience with 1440p support. This means you can enjoy higher quality videos, especially when watching on the iPhone X's large screen.

The 1440p resolution is a noticeable upgrade from 1080p, making videos look more detailed and vibrant. I've personally noticed the difference when watching my favorite YouTube channels.

The iPhone X can display 1440p content, although it doesn't quite have enough pixels for full 1440p, which is 2560×1440.

Uploading videos to YouTube on your iPhone X is a breeze. You can do it directly from the YouTube app, making it super convenient.

First, make sure you have the latest version of the YouTube app installed on your iPhone X. You can check for updates in the App Store.

To upload a video, sign in to YouTube and navigate to your channel. You can do this by touching the Guide icon in the upper left corner of the screen and selecting My Channel.

From there, touch the Upload icon at the top of the screen and select the video you want to upload from your Camera roll. Confirm the upload by touching the confirmation button.

Once you've selected your video, you can adjust the title, description, tags, and privacy settings to your liking. This is a great opportunity to add context and details about your video.

To upload your video, simply touch the Upload icon again. Easy peasy!

If you want to restrict uploads to Wi-Fi only, you can do so by going to Settings > Uploads. This is a great way to save data and ensure a smooth upload process.

You can also upload videos using the YouTube Capture app or directly from the iOS Photos app. For more information on using YouTube Capture, check out the YouTube Capture help topic.

You can watch YouTube paid content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod through the YouTube app for iOS. This app is not available on Apple TV yet.

To access your purchased movies and shows, sign into the YouTube app, swipe to reveal the menu, touch your account name, then select Purchases.

Make sure you have the latest version of the YouTube app installed on your device to watch live events you've purchased through YouTube.

To access your live events, sign into the YouTube app, swipe to reveal the menu, touch your account name, then select Purchases.

You can watch videos from any paid channels you've subscribed to through the YouTube app.

To access your subscriptions, sign into the YouTube app, swipe to reveal the menu, then select the channel of your choice under Channels.

If you're experiencing poor video quality on your iPhone X while watching YouTube, there are several potential causes to consider.

One possible issue is a problem with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This could be due to outages, congestion, or other technical issues.

Another factor to consider is the number of connected users/devices on your network, as this can put a strain on your internet connection and affect video playback.

Your hardware and software can also play a role in video playback issues, so make sure your iPhone X and YouTube app are up to date.

A slow or unstable internet connection can cause video playback to buffer or become choppy. Try checking your internet connection speed to see if it's the culprit.

Problems with the video itself can also cause playback issues, so if you're experiencing issues with a specific video, try checking the video's quality settings or reporting the issue to YouTube.

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