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

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, ...

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

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