Does enabling VPN or proxy services affect the YouTube app and potentially cause 'Error 400'?

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Does enabling VPN or proxy services affect the YouTube app and potentially cause 'Error 400'?
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Yes, using a VPN or proxy server can sometimes interfere with how your requests are processed by YouTube's servers, potentially leading to an 'Error 400' if the server cannot properly interpret the request through the intermediary. Try disabling your VPN or proxy to see if the error resolves.