Im getting error 403 when trying to download

[Shuy000]

Checklist

• [ ] I'm reporting a bug unrelated to a specific site.
• [x] I've verified that I'm running the latest version of yt-dlp.
• [x] I've verified that I'm running the latest stable version of Seal or any later preview versions.
• [x] I've read the Contributing guidelines and Code Of Conduct.
• [x] I've checked that the site i'm trying to download from is in the Supported Sites list from yt-dlp
• [x] I understand that the issue will be (ignored/closed) if I intentionally remove or skip any mandatory field.

Describe the bug

"ERROR: unable to download video data: HTTP Error 403: Forbidden" is shown when trying to download a video

To Reproduce

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Error reports

App version: 1.13.1 (11312) Device information: Android 14 (API 34) Supported ABIs: [arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, armeabi] Yt-dlp version: 2025.10.18.232824

URL: https://youtube.com/shorts/jjihbaxJCvU ERROR: unable to download video data: HTTP Error 403: Forbidden

Screenshots & Screen Records

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Additional context

I was able to download videos a few minutes before the error appeared

[blessedeveryday24]

Same here, same error code and all

[DarudeSandst0rm]

Experiencing this as well

[TeelesPC]

Im having the same problem.

[saksham-shil]

Same issue

[kasuntharaka-pixel7p]

I have updated the app to the latest and I got the same problem just now. It was perfect.