Cannot Open Youtube Videos In Chrome
Sharolyn Uriegas
After a while I finally solved the problem. After going to chrome://plugins, I found that I had a mysterious plugin called libpepflashplayer. I disabled it, and now, I can play Youtube videos. Here's how my chrome://plugins settings look like now.
I fixed it by deleting the folder PepperFlash in .config/google-chrome/ and .config/google-chrome/Default/Pepper\ Data/, for some reason there is a copy of of the .so file for the pepper flash plugin, which is not really needed because there original copy on /opt/google/chrome/PepperFlash/ should be loaded as well which may be causing a conflict or something.
I had an issue after updating ubuntu on an older pc. I didn't see a pepper file or anything that some other people had issues with. I went to the ubuntu software center, found flash under the installed tab, and uninstalled it. I think this left the old Flash 10 on the pc. It is now working as it did before the update and flash is no longer crashing.
Streaming videos online using Google Chrome can be an enjoyable experience. However, some users have reported that they encountered problems with videos not playing on Chrome, causing frustration and dissatisfaction.
In this article, we will investigate the underlying causes of this issue and offer effective solutions. Moreover, we will provide preventive measures to mitigate future problems with video playback on Chrome. The solutions presented here are simple yet proven methods that will assist you in resolving the issue. We have included illustrative images to guide you through each step, making the troubleshooting process effortless. Now, let's dive into the solutions and start resolving the issue.
When encountering issues with videos not playing on Chrome, it's essential to understand the underlying causes. Several factors can contribute to this problem. Let's explore some of the common culprits:
Fortunately, the frustrating issue of videos not playing on Chrome can be easily fixed. Let's explore the most effective troubleshooting methods, starting with the simplest and most commonly used solutions. By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to enjoying seamless video playback on Chrome.
As mentioned earlier, updating your Chrome browser is often the initial solution to consider when your video is not playing in Chrome. Keeping your browser up to date ensures that you have the latest features, bug fixes, and compatibility with modern video formats. Follow the steps below to update Chrome:
Another common reason for videos not playing on Chrome is when JavaScript is disabled. JavaScript is a programming language that enables interactive elements on websites, including video playback. Enabling JavaScript can help ensure that videos play properly. You can re-enable JavaScript by following the steps below.
Over time, cached data and cookies stored by your Chrome browser can sometimes cause conflicts and prevent videos from playing correctly. Clearing the cache and cookies in Google Chrome can help refresh the browser and resolve potential conflicts. Follow these steps to clear cache and cookies:
Conflicting or outdated browser extensions can interfere with video playback on Google Chrome. To troubleshoot this issue, try disabling all extensions temporarily and then check if the videos play properly. If the videos work without any issues after disabling the extensions, you can enable them one by one to identify the specific extension causing the problem.
If videos are not playing on Google Chrome due to issues with the streaming or online playback, you can try downloading the video to your computer and playing it locally. This method bypasses potential network or website-related problems. Here's how you can download a video and play it on your computer:
Some videos may already be damaged even before being uploaded to the website, which may be an honest error from the owner. In situations like this, it's better for you to utilize a professional video repair tool, like the 4DDiG Video Repair tool. It can instantly repair corrupt or damaged MP4, AVI, MOV, MKV, M4V, 3G2, 3GP, SWF video files. Some of its outstanding features are:
Hardware acceleration is a feature in Google Chrome that offloads certain tasks to your computer's GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) to improve performance. However, in some cases, hardware acceleration can cause issues with video playback. Disabling this feature may help resolve the issue of videos not playing on Chrome Windows 10. Follow these steps to turn off hardware acceleration in Chrome:
It will be in your best interest to note that turning off hardware acceleration may reduce the speed at which chrome loads other web pages. After watching your video, it is advisable to re-enable your hardware acceleration.
Step 2: Navigate to "Settings" and click on "Advanced." For Mac, Linux, and Chromebook users, click on "Reset settings" and then select "Restore settings to their original defaults". Click on "Reset Settings" to proceed. For "videos not playing on Chrome Windows 10", click on "Reset and cleanup" and then select "Restore settings to their original defaults." Proceed by clicking on "Reset settings."
Using incognito mode on Chrome does not make you invisible from other sites, it only prevents Chrome from saving your browsing history, cache, cookies, and other information. It also prevents extensions that could prevent your videos from playing when visiting other websites. You can turn on incognito mode using the steps below.
Fortunately, the problem of videos not working on Chrome can be avoided so long as the measures and tips suggested below are adhered to. These measures and tips are easy to understand and simple to follow.
Hi, today I updated google-chrome aur package to most recent version 92.0.4515.107-1. Since the update, I can't play any videos anywhere. Youtube videos end with error 'Audio Renderer Error Please Restart Your Computer', other video players on other sites crash or show general error message. If I try to play same videos in Firefox, everything is working fine. Is it problem with newest chrome update or can I do something to resolve it?
I don't know what it is, but all my system is up to date, I install only aur/google-chrome 92.0.4515.107-1 and suddently it does not work. Maybe it is problem with something else on my system, but I don't know where to look
It's not the new google-chrome version that is to blame here. I went back to the older one (90.0.4430.212) and it doesn't work either. Although it worked 100% correctly.
The reasons should be looked for in updates alsa-lib, alsa-ucm-conf, alsa-card-profiles.
I created a little web app to help at work. Just some HTML and JavaScript, and before Android started enforcing the Scoped Storage, I had no issues using it. Now when I try to load the URL (ie: file:///storage/emulated/0/__MyDocs/SignInTracker.html) I get an access denied error.
I could use Firefox, but it seems to be because it's not yet using the Scoped Storage standard, which if I understand correctly, will be a requirement in the next Android version, so that means I cannot rely on it working in the future. Also, Firefox just doesn't run as nicely as Chrome.
Is there a proper way for a non-Android-developer to use a local web app like this? Is there perhaps a location on the phone where I can place my .html and .js files that will allow Chrome to access them without issues? At work, I'm not online or connected to anything, so loading from another server/computer is not an option.
You can put your documents into the folder Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/Download/ in the internal storage. It's absolute path is /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/Download/ or /sdcard/Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/Download/. This is the location where Chrome stores any downloaded files and therefore, this the only location where Chrome can access the files. But remember, uninstalling Chrome will delete this directory.
This means that on Android 11, the folder from which Chrome can read local (m)HTML is /Download folder, not Android/data/com.android.chrome/files/Download in internal or external storage space like in Android 10.
Thus, (m)HTML files saved into /Download folder with Chrome (with .mhtml extension from older times or with manually added extension by renaming saved mhtml files without extension - from certain time Chrome stopped to append .mhtml extension to saved mhtml files :) on my devices, I guess from upgrading to Android 10)
This did not work for the mhtml files which have been moved to other folders and then returned to /Download folder. (And because of collecting saved mhtml files in many different folders, I have many mhtml files which are necessary to copy/move back to /Download folder prior to opening but they still cannot be opened)
I need to use Total Commander's "Open with" functionality with file://url option checked, then choose Chrome in order to open (mhtml) file with Chrome (with file://url checked, the Chrome is in the list to choose from, with file://url option unchecked, it is not listed in the list) or to browse local files in internal storage directly in Chrome (file manager My Files provided with the device was unusable to choose mhtml files to be opened with Chrome)
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