How to Fix YouTube "Quality Unavailable"

How-To Geek

By Aman Kumar

Published Jan 5, 2024

Fix the "Quality Unavailable" issue to continue watching videos in high quality.

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The "Quality Unavailable" message often appears due to the "Smart Downloads" feature in YouTube Premium.
To disable this feature, open your profile in the YouTube app and click the gear icon > Background & Downloads. Then, toggle off the "Smart Downloads" switch.
The problem can also crop up if the video hasn't been fully processed yet. So, wait until it's done, and then try again.