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YouTube recently released an “Incognito mode” feature for Android users. This feature helps you to disables your YouTube watch and search history. This wikiHow will teach you how to enable incognito mode for YouTube on your Android device.
Steps
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1Open the YouTube app. The icon looks like a white Play button on a red rectangle. Use the Search apps feature to quickly find it.
- Make sure that your YouTube app is up to date. This feature is only available on 13.25+ versions. If it's not up to date, update your app to the latest version using the Google Play Store.
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2Tap on your profile picture. You will see this icon at the top-right corner of the app. This will open your account tab.
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3Tap on the Turn on Incognito option. It will be the fourth option in the account tab.
- The first time you enable Incognito mode, a dialog box will appear on your screen. Tap on GOT IT to continue.
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4Check for the “You're incognito” message at the bottom of the app. This means that incognito mode is currently activated on your app.
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5Turn off the Incognito mode after you're done using it. The Incognito feature will automatically turn off after a period of inactivity. To manually disable this feature, tap on the Incognito icon at the top-right corner and select Turn off Incognito from the context menu. Finished!
- You can also disable this feature from the following tabs: Subscriptions, Inbox and Library.
Warnings
- Your activity might still be visible to your school, employer, or internet service provider.Thanks!
- The Incognito feature will automatically turn off after a period of inactivity, so be sure to turn it back on when this happens.Thanks!
- You can't access the Subscriptions, Inbox and Library tabs in Incognito mode.Thanks!
- When this feature is turned on, you can't watch any age-restricted videos. You should disable Incognito mode to continue.Thanks!
