As of July 2024, Google Play Services support has ended for Android 5.1.1, causing the official YouTube app to stop functioning on these devices. Users can still access YouTube by using a mobile browser to visit youtube.com or by utilizing third-party legacy clients, as modern app versions now require Android 9.0 or higher. For more details, visit Google Help Android 5 Lollipop | Specs, reviews and EoL info - InvGate

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Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

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