How to use YouTube's video quality settings on iPhone and iPad

1. Controls. Next, tap the three-dot icon as usual to see more options.

   

2. Click on the first option in the menu, "Quality." You will see that the video quality is set to automatic. The current resolution will be specified in parentheses.

   

3. Here you'll find new video quality options called "Higher Quality" and "Data Saver." The former setup is preferable when connected to Wi-Fi, while the latter is primarily aimed at cellular users. To choose the exact resolution you want, click Advanced.

   

4. Now you will be able to view all available resolutions as before. Select the resolution of your choice. Remember, the changes you make will only affect the current video. To adjust settings for all videos, click Settings > Video quality preferences below. This option can also be accessed from the previous menu.

   

5. Here you'll be able to choose your preferred video quality settings for Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Just exit the menu when you're done making your selections and your changes will be saved.

   

Go ahead. Now you know how to properly use YouTube’s new video quality settings on your iOS/iPadOS device.

We assume YouTube made this change to help new users who are unfamiliar with the various resolutions choose the ideal video quality when watching videos. It's worth pointing out that selecting the "Higher Quality" option will not set the highest available resolution for video playback in most cases. The same goes for data save mode, which doesn't set the lowest possible resolution.

If you are someone who uses automatic settings, this change will not bother you. However, if you always make sure to save your data using the highest possible resolution or even the lowest possible resolution, you might be disappointed with this change as you will need to go through extra steps to adjust the video quality.

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