For Android 5.1.1 | Youtube

, both of which still support older Android versions. Simply navigate to YouTube.com Third-Party Clients : Lightweight, open-source alternatives like (or its legacy forks) or

Best balance: (Dec 2022) – still supports 1080p, minimal telemetry, less DRM checks. Youtube For Android 5.1.1

| Feature | Status | Explanation | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | View only (no creation, no vertical UI) | Opens as normal video | | Comments posting | 40% fail rate | API auth token format mismatch | | Live chat | Fails to load | Requires WebView > 90 | | Cast to TV | Broken | Uses old Cast SDK v2, now deprecated | | Downloads | Broken | Server rejects old DRM protocol | , both of which still support older Android versions

YouTube API servers require (OK in 5.1.1) but also specific cipher suites. Some 5.1.1 OEM ROMs missing modern ciphers → API 401 errors. Some 5