YouTube is capping video at 480p for some users

Some YouTube users are experiencing issues with video streaming quality, with reports indicating that they can only watch videos at a maximum resolution of 480p. This issue affects both free and Premium account holders, according to Android Authority.

The problem seems to be widespread, with some users finding that clearing the app's cache or reinstalling it resolves the issue, while others report that these methods do not work.

The limited resolution options are a departure from the usual range of 240p to 1080p or higher, including 4K, that YouTube typically offers.

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