The official YouTube app generally no longer supports Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Minimum Requirements: Most current versions of the YouTube app require at least Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher for full functionality. youtube android 5 version
Material Design: A clean, card-based UI that replaced the older, cluttered interface with a "white background" aesthetic similar to Google Now. The official YouTube app generally no longer supports
If you manage to run a legacy version of the app (e.g., via an APK), you will likely miss out on: YouTube Shorts : The dedicated short-form video player. : Updated navigation tabs and "Ambient Mode" visuals. Performance Fixes card-based UI that replaced the older