The official YouTube app has discontinued support for Android 5.0 (Lollipop) and 5.1. As of 2025, the YouTube app typically requires Android 8.0 or higher to function properly. Compatible Versions for Android 5.0+
Changes and Improvements
This article is your definitive guide. We will cover what happened to YouTube on Lollipop, the last working version, how to get it, and long-term solutions for your aging device.
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