# I play an audio file from YouTube in the background, for example, and after a while the audio stops playing. Please fix this. Version 1.87.191 **URL:** \ **Category:** Mobile Support\ **Tags:** android, bug\ **Created:** [March 5, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200 "2026-03-05T01:03:57Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Carloss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Carloss](https://community.brave.app/u/Carloss)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/1 "2026-03-05T01:03:57Z")
Please fix the problem with the music player running in the background. Please fix the problem with the music player running in the background; I’m using the latest version of Brave, 1.87.191. ---
**Author:** ![emerjensea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/emerjensea/32/216452_2.png) [@emerjensea](https://community.brave.app/u/emerjensea)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/2 "2026-03-05T21:35:38Z")
I am experiencing similar issues w youtube audio cutting out a few moments after any input re: video play: if switching to background, if skipping fwd or back, switching to fullscrn or pip or even pausing then resuming play. **How can this issue be reproduced?** 1. See previous statement **Expected result: see previous statement. this does not occur every time. Also, Re: fullscreen—may not render full screen when pressing fullscrn arrows button on lower right of screen. This has not occurred in the last few days, nor did it ever occur in majority of cases.** \*\*Brave Version( check `About Brave`): Version 1.87 (192) **Mobile Device details: iphone 13 mini always upgraded immediately to latest ios (currently 26.3.1)** **Additional Information: youtube has been excessively glitchy in past weeks. Using a shortcut i created will open it w shorts and ads (as tho is safari, though it is Brave, for which i have shorts blocked, etc).** ---
**Author:** ![Mattches](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/mattches/32/25189_2.png) [@Mattches](https://community.brave.app/u/Mattches)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/3 "2026-03-05T21:50:21Z")
This issue was resolved with the update to version 1.87.192: > > > \### Description > > It looks like reports follow a similar pattern of not auto play…ing the next song / media when screen is locked. > > Recently fixed related \[issue\](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/issues/51881) > > \### Steps to reproduce > > 1. Play content on Youtube (for example) > 2. Ensure that it’s part of a playlist (or that your YT is set to automatically play the next video) > 3. Lock screen > Result: Content stops playing once the current \[video/track/content\] finishes. > > \### Actual result > > Stops auto-playing the next song / media > > \### Expected result > > Auto-plays next song / media as expected with screen locked > > \### Reproduces how often > > Easily reproduced > > \### Brave version > > 1.87.188 & 1.87.190 > > \### Device > > \- Brand/model: > \- Android version: > > \### Channel information > > \- \[x\] release (stable) > \- \[\] beta > \- \[\] nightly > > \### Reproducibility > > \- \[\] with Brave Shields disabled > \- \[\] with Brave Rewards disabled > \- \[\] in the latest version of Chrome > > \### Miscellaneous information > > \- https://community.brave.app/t/background-play-not-working-after-latest-brave-update-for-android-phones/649737/2 > \- https://community.brave.app/t/help-about-the-app/649800/2 > \- https://community.brave.app/t/playlists-stop-randomly-while-being-played-in-background-and-screen-turned-on-off/648864/3 > > \- https://appfigures.com/reviews/266342430751LkxtSDxOYiup8NV7r1EISZg > \- https://appfigures.com/reviews/266342430751L9RRY3R1VWaymAE1SKkPkYQ > \- https://appfigures.com/reviews/266342430751LkK30ZRciv9S\_NHqMUTwdiA > **[Release Release v1.87.192 (Chromium 145.0.7632.160) · brave/brave-browser](https://github.com/brave/brave-browser/releases/tag/v1.87.192)** > > Release v1.87.192 (Chromium 145.0.7632.160) > Android > Pick the APK suitable for your device's architecture. > iOS > brave-core-ios.\* contains Brave for iOS. > Linux > DEB and RPM packages attached below, det... Note that this release is still rolling out so if you do not see the update yet it likely just hasn’t been fully rolled out across all devices yet. Please update the browser to the latest build when it becomes available and test again to see if the issue is resolved for you. ---
**Author:** ![emerjensea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/emerjensea/32/216452_2.png) [@emerjensea](https://community.brave.app/u/emerjensea)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/4 "2026-03-05T21:54:16Z")
Thanks. Fingers crossed 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![emerjensea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/emerjensea/32/216452_2.png) [@emerjensea](https://community.brave.app/u/emerjensea)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/5 "2026-03-05T22:04:19Z")
I have the latest update you suggested had fixed the issue, but it does not. Any scrolling fwd or back will cause audio to cut off after a few seconds (or less, now). I restarted the phone as well. No dice. ---
**Author:** ![Mattches](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/mattches/32/25189_2.png) [@Mattches](https://community.brave.app/u/Mattches)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/6 "2026-03-05T22:10:26Z")
Just tested on my end and it seems to be working. I did notice a delay for some videos, but it was only for a few seconds and I believe this particular delay is something we’re working on – it’s basically us blocking the ad that would typically be playing as you move from track to track in the queue. Can you confirm for me that that is not the case for you and that the audio actually fully stops playing? ---
**Author:** ![emerjensea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/emerjensea/32/216452_2.png) [@emerjensea](https://community.brave.app/u/emerjensea)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 3:35am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/7 "2026-03-06T03:35:57Z")
It cuts out and video continues to end w/o sound. ---
**Author:** ![Mattches](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/mattches/32/25189_2.png) [@Mattches](https://community.brave.app/u/Mattches)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/8 "2026-03-06T19:16:54Z")
I see – this sounds like a different issue than the autoplay issue that was just resolved. To clarify, this only happens when the video is playing the background/lock screen? Or does this just happen when viewing YT content? ---
**Author:** ![Carloss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Carloss](https://community.brave.app/u/Carloss)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/9 "2026-03-08T09:27:21Z")
Just dropping by to say that I saw your tips and managed to update to the version 1.87.192 And the bug hasn’t reappeared, thank you all. ---
**Author:** ![simeonnikolov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@simeonnikolov](https://community.brave.app/u/simeonnikolov)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/10 "2026-03-12T13:15:59Z")
The bug is appearing again today (YouTube Music). Brave Version 1.87.192 Phone: Samsung Galaxy S21FE Android 16 ---
**Author:** ![emerjensea](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brave/user_avatar/community.brave.app/emerjensea/32/216452_2.png) [@emerjensea](https://community.brave.app/u/emerjensea)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/11 "2026-03-13T03:23:19Z")
The issue was occurring w regular playback (not background). Apologies for delay in this update, but the issue has so far been resolved for me (on iOS) for a few days… until today, it (sort of) occurred once w/o any user input —in middle of playback, sound cut out. Skipping back w the 10sec onscreen button rectified it. I don’t consider that worth mentioning except as technical documentation. Youtube just seems to be super finicky —playing videos w all the constantly evolving anti-ad code against anti-anti-ad code, i am guessing. Thanks for providing this convenience. This bit of tetchiness is definitely inconsequential compared to the value of ad removal. 🙏 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/brave/original/3X/1/8/182067f3480d1a5e7aea5ae3131b116ca1ef7918.png) [@system](https://community.brave.app/u/system)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://community.brave.app/t/i-play-an-audio-file-from-youtube-in-the-background-for-example-and-after-a-while-the-audio-stops-playing-please-fix-this-version-1-87-191/650200/12 "2026-04-12T03:24:17Z")
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