Cannot sign into Youtube

**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 07:59 AM

Are any of you having trouble signing into Youtube on the Xoom using the app? I can sign in using the browser but, not using the app on the device itself.

**techdan00** · 02-25-2011, 08:13 AM

I singed in and out no problems

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**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 09:52 AM

I guess no one else has a issue.

**tntdroid** · 02-25-2011, 09:56 AM

Same here. I have a yahoo email for my youtube and can't use it.

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**DreamSTi** · 02-25-2011, 10:15 AM

People still use Yahoo? lol

**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 10:39 AM

Originally Posted by tntdroid

Same here. I have a yahoo email for my youtube and can't use it.

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I linked my Google and Youtube accounts but, it still doen't work. I'm guessing the app only works with newer Youtube accounts after Google took them over. I've had this Youtube account for a long time but, just started really using it within the last few years.

**tntdroid** · 02-25-2011, 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by DreamSTi

People still use Yahoo? lol

I've had my youtube account forever. Guess I need a new one.

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**MrEvan** · 02-25-2011, 11:53 AM

Hey qnet and tntdroid,

Give this a try:
1. Go to 'Settings' on your XOOM
2. Select 'Accounts & sync'
3. Select 'Add account'
4. Add your "Google account" that is linked to your YouTube account (via your Yahoo! email address); when it asks what type of account to add, go with "Google"
5. Make sure the account is added properly (in 'Accounts & sync')
6. Re-open the YouTube app (you should be automatically signed in)

Any luck?! Hope that helps.

-MrEvan

**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by MrEvan

Hey qnet and tntdroid,

Give this a try:
1. Go to 'Settings' on your XOOM
2. Select 'Accounts & sync'
3. Select 'Add account'
4. Add your "Google account" that is linked to your YouTube account (via your Yahoo! email address); when it asks what type of account to add, go with "Google"
5. Make sure the account is added properly (in 'Accounts & sync')
6. Re-open the YouTube app (you should be automatically signed in)

Any luck?! Hope that helps.

-MrEvan

Thanks, your solution sounds like it may have worked. I actually figured it out. I created another Youtube account and it works fine. After I did that, my older Youtube account now works also. I'm not sure why.

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**MrEvan** · 02-25-2011, 06:00 PM

Glad to hear things are workin, qnet. What do you think of the app so far?

-MrEvan

**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by MrEvan

Glad to hear things are workin, qnet. What do you think of the app so far?

-MrEvan

I like it a lot. I really like the sort of 3D carousel view.

**tntdroid** · 02-25-2011, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by MrEvan

Hey qnet and tntdroid,

Give this a try:
1. Go to 'Settings' on your XOOM
2. Select 'Accounts & sync'
3. Select 'Add account'
4. Add your "Google account" that is linked to your YouTube account (via your Yahoo! email address); when it asks what type of account to add, go with "Google"
5. Make sure the account is added properly (in 'Accounts & sync')
6. Re-open the YouTube app (you should be automatically signed in)

Any luck?! Hope that helps.

-MrEvan

Didn't work for me

I linked online my yahoo and gmail account. I then went into settings and the account is already there. I then go into the app and it keeps wanting me to create a account again.

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**tntdroid** · 02-25-2011, 10:58 PM

OK found a work around. Removed my link to my main gmail account then added a gmail I use for google TV. Then signed in no problem! Thanks for the tip.

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**qnet** · 02-25-2011, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by tntdroid

Didn't work for me

I linked online my yahoo and gmail account. I then went into settings and the account is already there. I then go into the app and it keeps wanting me to create a account again.

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I'm not sure my situation is entirely like yours but, if you have a Gmail account; you can link your Youtube with that and,then try it. When you do that your old Youtube password will not work anymore and, you have to use your main Google accounts/email password.

When I tried it on the Xoom I had to use my Google log-in with both the username and password. It seems like it took a little while for it to work but, it finally did.

I also created another Youtube account and associated it with my business email. that works also but, I'm not sure if it helped the other one work.

The Xoom, with Honeycomb; is surely a pure Google device. It likes everything synced and streamlined which is cool. It can be a problem if you had a Youtube account long before a Google account (like I did).

**bansari** · 09-11-2011, 12:28 PM

i m using xperia. i had the same problem. this is how i have fix it...

on yr pc go to google account----> youtube----> account setting (broadcast yourself)----> manage accout----> It will ask to change password for youtube----> than go to you tube in your mobile----> sign in with that log in and password in your mobile youtube.

i have fix problem and since thn my application working fine. my you tube dnt ask to sign it again since thn...... hope this will help you.

**chelseaboy100** · 09-11-2011, 06:32 PM

I get the same problems. It al works fine throught a browser but using the app - I get link account message but then how do u link ? Then if you sign in or create account you get the error saying the account already in use when u try and sign in to then even try and perform the link. Its a catch 22 situation. Only bouight the XOOM today and this is making me fed up..APPLE IPHONE never has these issues...

**Paleogirl2003** · 12-16-2011, 09:54 AM

same issue here on the nexus - youtube.com I am signed in with my gmail, but when i choose that option in the youtube android app, it says I have to link my account