YouTube Android users have encountered an issue where ads for ARDrawing by Hypernova Limited freeze the app, disrupting video playback. The problematic advertisement buffers indefinitely, forcing users to close and reopen the app to continue watching.
User Experiences and Reports
Reports from Reddit detail how the ARDrawing ad frequently interrupts viewing sessions, appearing every few minutes or at least at every other ad break. This ongoing issue has transformed the viewing experience into a cycle of closing and reopening the app, as clearing the cache and restarting phones do not resolve the problem.
Scope and Causes
The ARDrawing ad promotes an early-access drawing app featuring AR camera tools and templates. The playback stall seems specifically linked to this advertisement rather than a broader problem with YouTube's ad delivery on Android. YouTube has yet to officially acknowledge the issue. However, potential resolutions may involve YouTube identifying and removing the faulty ad from circulation.
