Common Issues

This troubleshooting guide explains how to fix errors in NewPipe, including issues with org.schabi.newpipe, network, and other.

This problem started with Newpipe v27.0 due to bugs in the application. It was partially resolved in v27.1 (stable) and fully fixed in v27.2 (stable).

To resolve this issue:

  1. Uninstall NewPipe.
  2. Install the latest NewPipe version, which should be at least v27.2.

Don’t forget to export the database from your device before deleting NewPipe, and import the database to the new NewPipe.

Export: Settings > Content > Export Database
Import: Settings > Content > Import Database

This is the only way to save your subscriptions and playlists.

org.schabi.newpipe is not installed / unable to download video

  1. Download the NewPipe APK.
  2. Install it as standard APK file.

Alternatively, you can use Seal instead of NewPipe:

  1. Install it here.
  2. Update settings in ReVanced:

    Interaction > Download settings > change Downloader Package name to this:

    com.junkfood.seal

NewPipe Could Not Parse Website

This issue was fixed in the new NewPipe version.

  1. Delete NewPipe.
  2. Install the latest NewPipe version.

Network Errors

  1. Clear the cache for the NewPipe.
  2. Close the video, restart the app, and play a different video.
  3. Switch to audio-only format, and then turn on video again.
  4. If nothing helps, reinstall the NewPipe.

Other Issues

You can fix most of the other less popular errors by clearing the cache for the NewPipe and reinstalling the app (installing only the latest official release).

If nothing helped, leave a report with a detailed description of your bug in official Github discussions.