YouTube bug makes the app appear in half dark mode, half light

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR YouTube viewers are reporting an issue with using the app in light mode and dark mode. The issue causes the playback area and comments section to be displayed in dark mode, while the rest of the screen is in light mode. Both Android and iOS users are experiencing the bug. Some YouTube viewers are reporting a display issue with the mobile app. The top half of the screen, where the player and comments section are located, is displayed in dark mode. Meanwhile, the rest of the UI is displayed in light mode. According to the reports ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ), the bug happens regardless of whether you have dark mode or light mode enabled. Switching Ambient mode on or off reportedly doesn’t have an effect either. Users have tried restarting the app, restarting their phones, clearing cache, uninstalling and reinstalling the app, and adjusting accessibility settings. Despite taking these measures, the effected users claim that the issue persists.