YouTube Music audio skipping or stuttering? The team is already on it

If you’ve been jamming to your favorite tracks on YouTube Music, only to have the experience ruined by random audio skips and stutters over Bluetooth, you’re not alone. A growing number of users have reported this frustrating issue, and thankfully, YouTube Music’s team is already investigating.

The glitch seems to be affecting users running YouTube Music v8.05, causing audio to intermittently skip or stutter when connected via Bluetooth. Whether you’re on a morning drive, hitting the gym, or just vibing at home, these unexpected hiccups make for an annoying listening experience.

The issue appears to be tied specifically to the v8.05 update, meaning if your app recently auto-updated, that might be the reason your music sounds like it’s buffering in real life. While YouTube Music hasn’t officially rolled out a fix just yet, they are aware of the reports and are actively looking into it.

Until a proper fix lands, the best solution is to downgrade to an older version of YouTube Music. Users who have reverted to v8.04 or earlier versions report that their Bluetooth audio works smoothly again — no skips, no stutters, just uninterrupted beats.

To downgrade:

1. Uninstall YouTube Music from your device.

2. Download an older version (like v8.04) from a trusted APK repository.

3. Disable auto-updates in the Play Store (so you don’t accidentally reinstall the buggy version).

To disable automatic app updates:

1. Tap your profile image at the top of the Play Store.

2. Select “Manage apps & device”.

3. Tap “Manage”.

4. Tap on YouTube Music.

5. Tap the three dots in the top right corner.

6. Uncheck the option to “Enable auto-update”.

Since YouTube Music’s team is already on the case, a proper fix should be on the way in a future update. But until then, rolling back to a previous version is your best bet for a smooth listening experience. While there’s no official timeline for a fix just yet, the fact that the issue has been acknowledged and prioritized is a promising sign.

Stay tuned for updates, and in the meantime, if your music starts skipping again — just remember, it’s not your Bluetooth acting up, it’s YouTube Music playing DJ with your patience.

Meanwhile, YouTube Music is also rumored to be working on bringing back a beloved feature from Google Play Music.