Steps to Set Default YouTube Video Quality on Android


Hence, in this article, we will share a step-by-step guide on setting default video playback quality in the YouTube app. Let’s check out.

Step 1. First of all, head to the Google Play Store and update the YouTube app.

Step 2. Now open the YouTube app on your Android smartphone.

Step 3. In the app, tap on your profile picture.

Step 4. On the next page, tap on the ‘Settings‘ option

Step 5. On the Settings page, tap on the ‘Video Quality Preferences’ option.

Step 6. You will be presented with two options to change the default video quality – WiFi and Mobile Network.

Step 7. If you want YouTube to play high-quality videos, select the ‘Higher Picture Quality’ option. Make sure to select the ‘Higher Picture Quality’ option in both WiFi and Mobile networks.

Here’s what the three video playback quality means:

  • Auto: This option adjusts to give you the best experience for your conditions.
  • Higher Picture Quality: This option enables high-resolution videos, but it uses more data.
  • Data Saver: This option lowers the video quality, but videos load faster.

That’s it! You are done. This is how you can set default video playback quality on YouTube for the Android app.