%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 2 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5101 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (How to Remove Shorts From YouTube App?) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 752.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 736.89 Tm (Live article: https://www.techrounder.com/youtube/how-to-disable-youtube-shorts-from-youtube-app/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 718.39 m 549.28 718.39 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 706.39 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published February 21, 2022 | Updated January 4, 2026 | Format: Guide | 3 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 683.39 Tm (Quick answer) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 663.39 Tm (YouTube Shorts, a short video feature similar to Instagram Reels or more like TikTok videos, to their) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 648.39 Tm (main YouTube app. Once YouTube Shorts was announced, everyone expected the short video service to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 633.39 Tm (be a separate app.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 608.39 Tm (YouTube Shorts, a short video feature similar to Instagram Reels or more like TikTok videos, to their) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 593.39 Tm (main YouTube app. Once YouTube Shorts was announced, everyone expected the short video service to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 578.39 Tm (be a separate app. However, YouTube integrated Shorts into the main app itself.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 556.39 Tm (It was good that the service was integrated within the main app, as users don't have to download a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 541.39 Tm (separate app to watch the short videos. Both YouTube main videos and Shorts can be watched within) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 526.39 Tm (the same app.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 504.39 Tm (However, for some users, the integration of YouTube Shorts within the main YouTube app may be) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 489.39 Tm (annoying. So, today in this article, we are looking to disable YouTube Shorts from the YouTube app on) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 474.39 Tm (Android and iOS.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 446.39 Tm (Why YouTube Shorts should be removed from YouTube App) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 422.39 Tm (As said before, the integration of YouTube Shorts within the main YouTube app may be annoying for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 407.39 Tm (some reasons. Even if we don't want to see a short video, it may appear on the homepage itself.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 385.39 Tm (The YouTube shorts can steal your time as once you watch a video, you may automatically see the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 370.39 Tm (following video, and the same goes on continuing. Ultimately, it may take your time.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 342.39 Tm (How to Remove Shorts from YouTube App) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 318.39 Tm (Even if you are using an iPhone or an Android, there is no official option available to remove the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 303.39 Tm (YouTube shorts from the YouTube App. However, there are some workaround and alternative ways to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 288.39 Tm (delete the YouTube shorts from the YouTube app.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 260.39 Tm (Disable YouTube Shorts on Android and iPhone) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 236.39 Tm (As said above, there is no option available on the Android and iPhone YouTube setting to remove or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 221.39 Tm (disable the YouTube Shorts option. However, the official workaround to delete the YouTube shorts is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 206.39 Tm (as follows.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 184.39 Tm (The option is identical on both iPhone and Android.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 162.39 Tm (Step 1: Open the YouTube app on your Android or iOS device.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 140.39 Tm (Step 2: On the YouTube homepage, you can find the YouTube Shorts videos listed as before.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 118.39 Tm (Step 3: On the top right corner of each short video, you can find 3 dots. Click on that.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 96.39 Tm (Step 4: You will find two options at the bottom of the screen saying Not Interested and Send feedback.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 74.39 Tm (Step 5: Click on the Not Interested option, and the YouTube shorts video will be removed.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 2) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/how-to-disable-youtube-shorts-from-youtube-app.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 3026 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Step 6: You need to repeat all the listed YouTube shorts videos. Once done, the YouTube Shorts will no) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (longer be listed within the YouTube app.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 752.89 Tm (Note: However, there is some drawback to this option.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 730.89 Tm (1. You need to select Not Interested for all the videos manually, which can take time.) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 714.09 Tm (2. Since most of the YouTube creators post both regular and short videos, you may find the short videos) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 700.29 Tm (again even after removing them manually. YouTube automatically shows the short videos based on your) Tj ET BT /F1 10.5 Tf 0.2 0.23 0.28 rg 1 0 0 1 46 686.49 Tm (viewing preference; you may see the short videos from specific creators you are subscribed for again.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 663.69 Tm (Remove YouTube Short videos using Browser Player) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 639.69 Tm (Another workaround available to get rid of the YouTube Shorts video is by using the browser to watch) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 624.69 Tm (YouTube videos. You can take YouTube on any browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc. You won't) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 609.69 Tm (find any short video on the browser.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 581.69 Tm (Get Rid of YouTube Shorts using Moded YouTube App) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 557.69 Tm (Another best and great way to remove or disable the YouTube shorts is by using moded YouTube apps) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 542.69 Tm (like Vanced YouTube. It is a customized version of the YouTube app, and hence you can completely) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 527.69 Tm (disable the YouTube Shorts and remove YouTube ads without any charge.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 499.69 Tm (Conclusion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 475.69 Tm (Even though we have a workaround and alternative ways available to disable or remove the YouTube) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 460.69 Tm (shorts from YouTube, officially, there is no option available in the settings to disable or enable the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 445.69 Tm (YouTube shorts as per the user preference. I hope the settings to enable and disable YouTube shorts) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 430.69 Tm (might be integrated into the official YouTube app in the future.) 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