Keeping the Flame Alive: How to Get YouTube Working on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

3. YouTube Go (Sunset, but still works for some)

Even with the correct APK, you might encounter problems. Here is how to fix them.

Is it Safe? Security Risks of Old YouTube APKs

Since the official legacy apps may lack modern features or stop working due to server-side changes, many users on older Android versions turn to "Lite" or modified clients:

Since the official APK is unreliable, most enthusiasts and reviewers recommend these third-party clients:

Do not

If you still want the official app, you need to sideload the legacy version. download APKs from random popup websites. Use a reputable mirror like APKMirror (run by Illogical Robotics) .