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: The final official version known to have broader compatibility with older Lollipop systems was in the 16.x.x series (around 2021). However, even these versions now often fail to connect to Google's servers without manual modification. Best Methods to Watch YouTube on Android 5.1.1 app youtube android 5.1.1