99
Easy Fix
YouTube · Streaming
YouTube returned a generic app-level playback exception.
Quick Answer
Error code 99 on your YouTube Streaming means: YouTube returned a generic app-level playback exception.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. Temporary service error
  2. Session token conflict
  3. Device storage pressure
  4. Network handshake failure
How to Fix It
1
Close and relaunch YouTube.
2
Reboot the device.
3
Sign out and sign in again.
4
Clear cache and free storage space.
5
Reinstall app if issue continues.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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