In the past few years, there are many YouTube users having experienced the problem of YouTube error codes. For example, YouTube users reported having no access to YouTube TV and YouTube Music, which means they can't open the page of YouTube TV and YouTube Music or the contents can't be loaded. Besides, when they opened a video, they were told by YouTube that an error occurred and to try again later. Yes! You can imagine how frustrated it would be when you prepared a good mood to watch your favourite video.
However, as YouTube users, we need to realize that YouTube must have made efforts to fix the errors and that it also needs time to complete the task and test the website for normal use, ensuring that the website will run as usual. Apart from relying on YouTube to change the situation, can YouTube users take precautions? Sure, they can! Therefore, here in the blog are some simple ways for YouTubers to try solving the problem of YouTube error codes: 500/ 501/ 502/ 503/ 504/ 505 and the preparation to avoid them.
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Part 1. Definitions: YouTube Error Codes Starting with 5
YouTube error codes starting with 5 is a kind of Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) response status codes which are published by a server to respond to a client's request. Different status codes have different meanings and are divided into five categories. The first number of the status codes refers to the class of response, but the following two digits represent no class or categorization. There are five first digits, 1xx, 2xx, 3xx, 4xx, and 5xx. The status codes starting with 5 indicates the server error, which means that the server can't perform the request.
Following 5, there are several types of combinations. YouTube mainly has six combinations. Let me show them to you.
YouTube 500 (Internal Server Error): the server is confronting an unexpected situation that prevents it from fulfilling the request.
YouTube 501 (Not Implemented): the server doesn't recognize how the request is made and can't fulfill the request.
YouTube 502 (Bad Gateway): the server, which serves as a gateway or agent, doesn't get a valid order from the superior server.
YouTube 503 (Service Unavailable): the server temporarily can't deal with the request.
YouTube 504 (Gateway Timeout): the server, which works as a gateway, doesn't get a timely order from the superior server.
YouTube 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported): the HTTP version provided in the request isn't supported by the server.
Part 2. Solutions: How to Solve YouTube Error Starts with 5?
As stated, status codes starting with 5 is about server error. Generally speaking, there has no way to solve it. Most of what they can attempt is to report to YouTube and wait for YouTube's expertise to fix it. However, in case that you are just out of Internet connection for one or two seconds, you can try the easy methods below.
1. Refresh or reopen the YouTube video page or restart your browser.
2. Please check whether you have opened many browser tabs. If yes, please close those that you are not using and keep YouTube.
3. To test whether your Internet can enable YouTube to run normally, restart your wireless router. Then restart your computer.
4. Also check whether your browser is updated to the newest version. If not, please upgrade the version or substitute Google Chrome for your browser which you currently use.
5. If you have downloaded the Google Chrome extension "YouTube Flash Video Player 57.0", please delete it.
Part 3. Ultimate Guide on Avoiding Sudden YouTube Error Starts with 5
What if the above five ways can't solve the YouTube errors start with 5? What if YouTube is not working next time? The most practical measure is to download the videos locally, so you can avoid the sudden occurrence of these error in your next spare time when you would like to enjoy a movie or TV series. But as we know, we can't download videos from YouTube for free. The key answer is VidPaw, a free online video downloader and converter.
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VidPaw designed an easy-to-use user interface which won't stop its users from using it at the first step. By easily getting used to VidPaw, users can download and convert videos which are from over 1,000 sites, including video sharing platforms like YouTube and social networking sites like Facebook and Instagram. They can decide to download the videos to various quality and formats, with 720p and MP4 as recommended.
Apart from using VidPaw on the computer, users can download the app on their Android phones. With all the features and designs similar to those on the computer, users can also easily handle VidPaw on mobile phones and enjoy video playback whenever and wherever they want. Now let's move on to see how to use VidPaw to avoid the unexpected appearance of YouTube error code 500/501/502/503/504/505.
STEP 1. Copy the URL of the Video
At first, please open YouTube and search for the video that you would like to download for killtime on the search bar on the lead. After you open the video page, please copy the URL from the address bar on the top.
STEP 2. Paste the URL to VidPaw
Second, please go to VidPaw by opening a new tab and typing its address. When you enter into VidPaw, in the middle stands a download bar. Use your copied URL and paste it in the download bar. Tap Download to let VidPaw analyze the address for you automatically.
STEP 3. Download and Convert the Video
After you get the analyzed results, you will see different quality and formats for output. Choose one in your preference (but MP4 and 720p is recommended to improve your watching experience). Click on Download in the same column. Then you can store the video on your computer and use it for entertainment in your spare time.
Your precautions to prevent the sudden YouTube error codes that start with 5 are done! There is no difference between watching downloaded videos and watching on YouTube. So, why not take actions now? Use VidPaw to download more videos and enjoy your time!
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