YouTube users are currently facing a frustrating challenge that disrupts their viewing experience. An advertisement for an app named “AR Drawing,” developed by Hypernova Limited, has been repeatedly appearing and failing to load, compelling viewers to exit their videos entirely and restart them to continue watching.
Frustration Mounts Among Users
Complaints about this issue have surged over the past day, with many users taking to Reddit to express their dissatisfaction. The problematic ad seems to manifest throughout viewing sessions, often reappearing every few minutes. When it does surface, it simply buffers indefinitely, effectively holding the video hostage until the user decides to manually exit and return.
- One user recounted experiencing the glitch “multiple times today,” necessitating repeated exits from videos to trigger a different advertisement.
- Another reported that the ad appears “at least every other ad break,” transforming what should be a straightforward viewing experience into a tedious cycle of closing and reopening videos.
This workaround, while simple, quickly becomes tiresome, especially for those attempting to binge-watch their favorite series or follow along with tutorials.
About the AR Drawing App
The AR Drawing app itself seems to be in development, with its advertisement promoting an early access opportunity for users to “be one of the first to try it and provide feedback.” The app promises innovative features such as easy drawing with AR camera technology and access to a collection of templates. However, the primary feedback it is currently generating revolves around the disruptive nature of its advertisement.
Reports and screenshots indicate that this issue predominantly affects Android users. It appears to be an isolated incident related specifically to this advertisement, rather than a widespread problem with YouTube’s ad delivery system.
Troubleshooting Attempts
Some users have attempted standard troubleshooting methods, such as clearing their cache and restarting their devices, but these measures have not alleviated the problem. As of now, YouTube has not publicly acknowledged the issue. Typically, such problems are resolved once sufficient reports are gathered, allowing the platform to identify and remove the problematic ad from circulation.
Until a resolution is reached, affected users remain burdened with the cumbersome task of repeatedly closing and reopening their videos whenever the malfunctioning ad makes its unwelcome appearance.
