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YouTube Could Not be Run, Could Not be Installed [Roku]: Fix

Learn to restore YouTube’s proper functionality with Roku

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Rokuis one of the most popular digital media player manufacturers which allows the users to stream media content from multiple online services, includingYouTube.

However, several users have reported aYouTubenot working onRokuissue in theRokucommunity forums.

When the user tries to launch theYouTubeapp on Ruku, it displays the can’t run channel error. The full error reads, “YouTubecould not be run because there is not enough space. Please remove one or more of your installed channels and try again.

If you are also troubled by this error, here are a couple of troubleshooting tips to help you resolve theYouTubenot working onRokuproblem.

How do I fix the YouTube could not be run because it could not be installed from the network error?

How do I fix the YouTube could not be run because it could not be installed from the network error?

1. Force restart Roku

Force rebooting theRokudevice can help you with any temporary issues that might be preventing the apps from launching. If the issue persists, try the next step.

2. Uninstall and reinstall YouTube

While the error message may indicate at insufficient storage space problem, several users have reported that removing and reinstalling theYouTubechannel has helped in fixing the issue.

3.  Perform a system update

By default, theRokuplayer, checks for new updates automatically. However, if yourRokuplayer has been disconnected for a long time or if you have installed a non-certified channel, the device may fail to check for newer updates.

4. Remove the channel and restart the device

After your device starts up again, add the channel once again. This should solve the YouTube running problem.

YouTubenot working on Ruku problem can occur due to a temporary glitch in theYouTubechannel, outdated system version, or any other issues.

Follow the steps in this article one by one to fix the problem with yourRokudevice.

Do let us know which method helped you resolve the error in the comments.

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Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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