4k Option Not Showing On Youtube, How Do I Enable 4k On Youtube?

4k Option Not Showing On Youtube: Youtube is an American online video-sharing social media platform in California. Recently, youtube users have had doubts about why is 4k Option Not Showing On Youtube. Read the content below to know precisely why is 4k Option Not Showing On Youtube and its fixes.

by Durga K | Updated Nov 14, 2022

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Youtube is a digital media platform headquartered in the United States. Youtube is an American online video-sharing social media platform situated in California. It was founded on 14th February 2005 and nearly completed its 17th year. They were founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chan, and Jawed Karim. The parent is Youtube; other products are Youtube premium, youtube kids, youtube music, and youtube TV. The unique features of youtube are you can create youtube shorts, live stream, create your channel, vlogs, blogs, etc. 

4k Option Not Showing On Youtube 

You have to Disable power-saving or performance mode. So when you turn on the power-saving mode on some smartphones, the screen resolution decreases. However, suppose you are off your power-saving way on your smartphone or monitor allows a full-resolution display to play 4K content on YouTube. 

Why Is 4k Not An Option On Youtube?

Use Google Chrome Browser 

Playing the 4k videos on android smartphones as long as your phone’s display is 4k. Using an iOS or macOS devices seeing the 4k is impossible.  Because chrome supports the VP9 video codec and the video coding format used for Youtube is 4k content also at HDR 

Enable Youtube 4k Option On Andriod (Root)

  • Download and open the build prop editor 

  • Now tap the menu button and click on a new option 

  • Now add the sys. Display size under the name field and add 3840X 2160 under the value field on the pop-up dialogue box. 

  • Now save and forcefully stop the youtube app and clear the cache in your device. 

  • Now you can find 4k videos  

Check The Internet Speed 

Video resolution 

Internet speed 

4K

20 Mpbs

HD 1080p

5 Mbps

HD 720p

2.5 Mbps

SD 480p

1.1 Mbps

SD 360p

0.7 Mbps

How Do I Enable 4k On Youtube? 

As per support.google, the steps to be followed form enable 4k on youtube, the following steps are, 

  • Check The speed of your internet connection.

  • Video player/screen size: Higher-quality videos generally play better on larger screens.

  • Quality of the initially uploaded video: If the video were recorded in standard definition, it would not be available in high definition.

Connect Your TV To The Internet 

Use your wired or wireless connection, and ensure you have at least 25 Mbps speed.

  • Use a wired connection because 4K videos get high-capacity data. The videos play fast the internet connection is enough.

  •  Using a wired connection, you have to ensure that Wired is displayed for the Connection method.

  • If you switch from an established wireless connection to a wired connection. The wired connection between the wireless LAN router and the TV is enabled after some time. In this case, press and hold the Power button on your TV to restart it.

Search For And Play 4k Videos 

  • Click on the remote control and press the HOME button 

  • Now select the Youtube app 

  • Then search for the 4k videos using the search field on the youtube app. 

  • Set The Youtube Video Quality TO 4k

  • Press the enter button 

  • Use the arrow buttons to locate and select more. 

  • Now, select the 4k icon.

  • Enable /The Motionflow Settings 

  • Open and press the Action menu. 

  • Then select the Picture adjustments 

  • Now select the Advance settings 

  • Select the motion 

  • Then select the Motionflow 

  • Now select the standard,smooth or Custom in the settings 


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4k Option Not Showing On Youtube - FAQs

1. When youtube was founded? 

It was founded on 14th February 2005

2. How many years has it been completed? 

Nearly completed its 17th year.

3. Why 4k Option Not Showing On Youtube?

Disable power-saving or performance mode
That is why when you turn on the power-saving mode on some smartphones, the screen resolution decreases. However, suppose you are off your power-saving way on your smartphone or monitor allows a full-resolution display to play 4K content on YouTube. 

4. How Do I Enable 4k On Youtube? 
  • Check The speed of your internet connection.
  • Video player/screen size: Higher-quality videos generally play better on larger screens.
  • Quality of the initially uploaded video: If the video were recorded in standard definition, it would not be available in high definition.

Check The Video Quality On TV

  • Go to the video player, and select Settings.
  • Then Select Quality.
  • Now Select your preferred video quality. 

Check The Video Quality On Computer 

  • Go to the video player, and select Settings.
  • Then  Click Quality.
  • Now Select your preferred video quality.

Check The Video Quality On Phone And iPad 

  • In the video player, select More.
  • Now tap for the quality.
  • Select the video quality you're preferred. 
  • Auto recommended- Change the video for your best experience and its conditions.
  • Higher picture quality: use more data which takes longer 
  • Data saver: Low image quality, but videos start faster. 
  • Advance: Set a particular quality resolution for the video.
  • Now Tap your profile picture.
  • Tap for Settings.
  • Tap for the quality 
  • Now select the preferred video quality for mobile networks and Wi-Fi
  • Auto (recommended): Changes for the best experience for your conditions.
  • Higher picture quality: Uses more data. It carries a while to start. 
  • Data saver: Lower picture quality makes videos start faster

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