This is not official YouTube, but it streams YouTube videos perfectly. It is open-source and designed for old Android versions.
If you are looking to run YouTube on an older device with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), the official YouTube app from the Google Play Store
: If using modified APKs, you typically need to install MicroG to allow the app to sign into your Google account on older firmware. Summary of Legacy Compatibility Version Type Recommended Version Key Status Official Legacy YouTube v15.22.35 May show "Update Required" Stable Legacy YouTube v13.25.56 High compatibility for Lollipop Alternative Best for performance & background play Download YouTube APKs for Android - APKMirror
Even if you install version 17.09.36 successfully, you will likely face two issues immediately:
When Google stopped supporting Android 5.1.1 in mid-2021, they did not just remove updates. They also blocked the Play Store from serving the app to Lollipop devices entirely. Users who factory reset an old phone often find they cannot download any version of YouTube from the official store.
This is not official YouTube, but it streams YouTube videos perfectly. It is open-source and designed for old Android versions.
If you are looking to run YouTube on an older device with Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), the official YouTube app from the Google Play Store youtube apk android 511
: If using modified APKs, you typically need to install MicroG to allow the app to sign into your Google account on older firmware. Summary of Legacy Compatibility Version Type Recommended Version Key Status Official Legacy YouTube v15.22.35 May show "Update Required" Stable Legacy YouTube v13.25.56 High compatibility for Lollipop Alternative Best for performance & background play Download YouTube APKs for Android - APKMirror This is not official YouTube, but it streams
Even if you install version 17.09.36 successfully, you will likely face two issues immediately: This is not official YouTube
When Google stopped supporting Android 5.1.1 in mid-2021, they did not just remove updates. They also blocked the Play Store from serving the app to Lollipop devices entirely. Users who factory reset an old phone often find they cannot download any version of YouTube from the official store.
