YouTube glitching on your phone can happen for several common reasons, including app bugs, outdated versions, cache or data corruption, poor internet connection, or temporary software conflicts. Recent reports show that updates to the YouTube app sometimes introduce glitches, especially on Android devices, such as issues with the mini-player, pausing and resuming videos, or interface elements disappearing. These problems can also be more pronounced on older or less powerful phones. To fix these glitches:

1. Restart your phone to clear temporary glitches.
2. Clear the YouTube app cache and data from your phone settings.
3. Update the YouTube app to the latest version, or if problems started after an update, consider uninstalling recent updates to revert to a stable version.
4. Check your internet connection for stability.
5. Disable battery optimization for the YouTube app to prevent background restrictions.
6. Ensure your phone's OS is updated for compatibility.

These steps usually resolve most YouTube glitches on phones and help provide a smoother viewing experience. If issues persist, it could be due to specific bugs being addressed by upcoming app updates from Google.