iPad unable to load YouTube app and some websites, despite internet connection

ipad is connected to the internet but cant load the youtube app, as well as youtube in safari and select other websites, but loads most other things fine

been happening for months now

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iPad, iPadOS 17

Posted on Jun 19, 2025 07:36 AM

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John Galt

Level 10

153,634 points

Jun 19, 2025 11:42 AM in response to zxmf_

Please review If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.

For example, VPNs are a popular cause: "If you have a VPN turned on, some apps or websites might block content from loading."

zxmf_ Author

Level 1

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Jun 19, 2025 07:40 AM in response to zxmf_

Just noticed loading another app that it says ‘no internet’ despite the fact it is connected to internet that works to load safari - for some reason the internet isn’t actually working

zxmf_ Author

Level 1

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Jun 19, 2025 01:36 PM in response to John Galt

Safari isn’t the only issue - Other apps can’t access the internet, but I can download apps fine

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