Youtube For Android 5.1.1 Updated
To run YouTube on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), you must navigate significant compatibility hurdles. Google officially ended Play Services support for Lollipop in July 2024, meaning the standard app no longer receives updates and often fails to load. Core Solutions for Android 5.1.1 Mobile Browser (Recommended): Use Chrome or Firefox to visit m.youtube.com.
ReVanced YouTube Extended (Lollipop Fork): Specific forks of the ReVanced project exist for Android 5.0+, including features like ad-blocking and "spoofing" to prevent the server-side update errors. Youtube For Android 5.1.1
- Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) or later
- Device with a compatible processor, RAM, and storage
- Internet connection for streaming and uploading content
If your device still allows it, you can try to update the official app through the Google Play Store. Open the Play Store app. To run YouTube on Android 5
1. The Official Support Situation
- Last compatible version: YouTube
v17.09.37 - Status: No longer supported by Google. You cannot download it from the Play Store on a fresh install.
- If already installed: The app may still work, but features like the comment section, video descriptions, and playback stability will degrade over time.
Step-by-Step Guide
Warning: Only download APKs from reputable sources. We recommend APKMirror (founded by Android Police's Artem Russakovskii) as it hosts unmodified, signed APKs. Android 5