topic Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Confusing to me in Galaxy S25

Why does YouTube have a lock screen media controls and all set to silent?

KellyLP79 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:35:14 GMT

I found this on a S25, can someone tell me why YouTube would have lock screen media controls and there all set to silent and off? Call me stupid but I'm confused.

Re: Confusing to me

user0Ofmv3W3Dd — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:31:17 GMT

Because you can listen to YouTube premium with your phone screen off or locked. This way you can pause it without unlocking your phone.

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Llamawolfe — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:04:56 GMT

I was going to say this, but here's a screenshot of what you're talking about.

Re: Re: Confusing to me

KellyLP79 — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:41:34 GMT

Thank you, that makes complete and total sense to me. However, I don't think I have YouTube premium. I could go on to say more, but I won't, this just explains something else I've been having to deal with. I appreciate your help!

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user0Ofmv3W3Dd — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:53:05 GMT

There isn't a separate app for premium or regular. That's determined by your subscription model. Because of that, it requires those permissions regardless. It was easier for the developers to require it instead of determining your subscription and then modifying the permissions after it verifies your subscription.

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KellyLP79 — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 05:14:32 GMT

Thank you!

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user0Ofmv3W3Dd — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 06:12:56 GMT

My pleasure. Any other tech related questions, feel free to ask. This is my profession and hobby.

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KellyLP79 — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:12:16 GMT

Thank you, that's definitely nice to know! I appreciate the help!