Fixing Google Not Sending Passcode Notification to YouTube App for Verification: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re experiencing issues with Google not sending passcode notifications to your YouTube app for verification, you’re not alone. This frustrating problem can be caused by a variety of factors, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a comprehensive guide to help you troubleshoot and fix the issue.

Method 1: Check Your Google Account Settings

1. Open the Google Account settings on your device by going to myaccount.google.com and signing in with your Google account credentials.
2. Click on the “Security” tab and scroll down to the “Signing in to Google” section.
3. Make sure that the “Two-Step Verification” option is enabled. If it’s not, enable it and follow the prompts to set it up.
4. Under the “Two-Step Verification” section, click on the “App passwords” tab.
5. Click on the “Select app” dropdown menu and choose “YouTube”.
6. Click on the “Generate” button to generate a new app password.
7. Copy the app password and go back to the YouTube app.
8. Sign out of the YouTube app and sign back in using the new app password.

Method 2: Check Your YouTube App Settings

1. Open the YouTube app on your device and go to the settings menu by tapping the three horizontal lines on the top left corner.
2. Scroll down to the “Account” section and tap on “Sign in”.
3. Tap on the “Google account” option and select the account you’re using to sign in to YouTube.
4. Tap on the “Two-step verification” option and make sure it’s enabled.
5. If it’s not enabled, enable it and follow the prompts to set it up.
6. Go back to the YouTube app settings and tap on “Sign in” again.
7. Sign in to YouTube using your Google account credentials.

Method 3: Check Your Device’s Date and Time Settings

1. Go to your device’s settings menu and scroll down to the “Date and time” section.
2. Make sure that your device’s date and time are set correctly.
3. If your device’s date and time are not set correctly, set them to the correct date and time.
4. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 4: Clear YouTube App Cache and Data

1. Go to your device’s settings menu and scroll down to the “Apps” or “Application Manager” section.
2. Find the YouTube app in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
3. Tap on the “Storage” or “Clear data” option and select “Clear cache” and “Clear data”.
4. Confirm that you want to clear the cache and data.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 5: Disable and Re-enable Two-Step Verification

1. Go to the Google Account settings on your device by going to myaccount.google.com and signing in with your Google account credentials.
2. Click on the “Security” tab and scroll down to the “Signing in to Google” section.
3. Click on the “Two-Step Verification” option and toggle it off.
4. Wait for 30 seconds and then toggle it back on.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 6: Reset YouTube App Settings

1. Go to your device’s settings menu and scroll down to the “Apps” or “Application Manager” section.
2. Find the YouTube app in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
3. Tap on the “Reset” or “Clear settings” option.
4. Confirm that you want to reset the app settings.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 7: Update YouTube App

1. Go to your device’s app store (e.g. Google Play Store) and search for the YouTube app.
2. Check if there are any updates available for the YouTube app.
3. If there are updates available, update the app to the latest version.
4. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 8: Disable and Re-enable Google Play Services

1. Go to your device’s settings menu and scroll down to the “Apps” or “Application Manager” section.
2. Find the Google Play Services app in the list of installed apps and tap on it.
3. Tap on the “Disable” or “Stop” option.
4. Wait for 30 seconds and then enable the app again.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 9: Reset Google Account Password

1. Go to the Google Account settings on your device by going to myaccount.google.com and signing in with your Google account credentials.
2. Click on the “Sign in” button and enter your current password.
3. Click on the “Forgot password” option.
4. Follow the prompts to reset your Google account password.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

Method 10: Perform a Factory Reset on Your Device

1. Go to your device’s settings menu and scroll down to the “Backup & reset” section.
2. Tap on the “Factory data reset” option.
3. Confirm that you want to perform a factory reset.
4. Follow the prompts to complete the factory reset.
5. Go back to the YouTube app and try signing in again.

By following these methods, you should be able to fix the issue of Google not sending passcode notifications to your YouTube app for verification. If none of these methods work, you may want to try contacting Google support for further assistance.