YouTube Shorts have gained popularity for their quick and engaging content, but if you find them distracting and prefer a more traditional viewing experience on your iPhone, there are steps you can take to disable them.
1. Open the YouTube app on your iPhone. Once you are in the app, navigate to the homepage where you see a mix of regular videos and YouTube Shorts.
2. Within the homepage, you will notice a section dedicated to YouTube Shorts. If you wish to disable this feature, tap on the three dots located either next to a specific short video or within the Shorts section as a whole.
3. After tapping on the three dots, a menu will appear with various options. Look for the option that allows you to customize your YouTube viewing experience or manage your videos.
4. Once you have located the customization or settings option, you should find a section related to YouTube Shorts. This section may contain settings that enable you to toggle the visibility of Shorts on your homepage.
5. To disable YouTube Shorts, simply find the toggle switch or button associated with this feature and turn it off. This action should hide all Shorts content from your YouTube homepage.
6. After disabling YouTube Shorts, you are likely to see a homepage with only regular video content. This adjustment can help streamline your viewing experience and focus on longer-form videos.
7. If at any point you wish to re-enable YouTube Shorts on your iPhone, you can follow the same steps outlined above but toggle the feature back on to incorporate Shorts into your browsing experience.
8. By customizing your YouTube settings to disable Shorts, you have the flexibility to curate your feed based on your preferences and viewing habits.
9. Remember that YouTube periodically updates its features and layout, so the steps to disable Shorts on iPhone may vary slightly depending on the app version you are using.
10. Keep an eye out for any new options or settings related to Shorts within the YouTube app, as these may offer additional ways to control the visibility of short-form content.
11. If you encounter any difficulties while attempting to disable YouTube Shorts on your iPhone, consider checking YouTube’s help and support resources for further guidance.
12. By following these steps and making the necessary adjustments in your YouTube settings, you can tailor your viewing experience to align with your preferences and enjoy a more personalized browsing experience on your iPhone.
