Due to YouTube making changes to its layout, some obsolete settings might remain and cause some problems to you. Use this to reset them.
Issues Resolvable - Confirmed:
1. Video quality automatically resets to 360p. The preference value cannot be remembered.
2. Network Failure due to incorrect Account Authorization (e.g. this)
Not Yet Confirmed:
1. Comments Fetching Issue (e.g. this)
2. Forced Redirection of Shorts (e.g. this)
Reset YouTube Settings UserScript
Description
The Reset YouTube Settings UserScript is a script that helps users reset certain obsolete settings on YouTube. Due to changes in YouTube's layout, some outdated settings may persist and cause problems. This UserScript provides a convenient way to reset these settings and resolve any issues they may cause.
Features
- Resets specific cookies and local storage entries associated with YouTube.
- Removes cookies and local storage entries that are no longer relevant or necessary.
- Whitelists certain cookies and local storage entries to prevent accidental removal.
- Provides feedback on the number of cookies and local storage entries deleted.
- Reloads the browser page after resetting the settings to ensure the changes take effect.
Usage
To use the Reset YouTube Settings UserScript:
- Install a user script manager like Tampermonkey OR Violentmonkey in your web browser.
- Visit the YouTube website (https://www.youtube.com) (New Tab OR New Window is recommended).
- Click on the user script manager's toolbar icon and find the "Reset YouTube Settings" option.
- Click on the "Reset YouTube Settings" option to initiate the reset process.
- Wait for the script to delete the obsolete settings.
- Once completed, you will receive an alert indicating the number of deleted cookies and local storage entries.
- Click "OK" to refresh the browser page and apply the reset settings.
Please note that the script requires the necessary permissions to modify cookies and local storage entries. It will only remove specific entries associated with YouTube, and it has a whitelist to prevent the accidental removal of important settings.
If there are no settings to be reset, you will receive a notification indicating so.
Support
If you encounter any issues or need assistance with the Reset YouTube Settings UserScript, you can visit the support repository for further help.
License
The Reset YouTube Settings UserScript is licensed under the MIT License. You are free to use, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, or sell copies of the script. The full text of the MIT License can be found in the script code provided above.