Nothing gets rid of the bug completely, but there are at least some workarounds.

YouTube has confirmed a bug in its Android app that is causing buttons in the bottom navigation bar to disappear for some users. Google says the issue is currently limited to Android users in the US, ...

Firefox 148.0.2 fixes YouTube autoplay bugs, NVIDIA video issues, and patches three high-risk security vulnerabilities in the browser.

A recent bug in YouTube’s mobile app has left many Android users frustrated, as the interface buttons for YouTube Shorts appear to be missing. Major elements, such as the like button, comment section, ...

There are previous reports of this specific YouTube ad bug as well. Some date back to January 2026, while others come from late 2025.