Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
For devices running , the official YouTube app has reached its end-of-life for updates. The latest compatible version is 17.34.36 , released in late 2022. 📺 Key Compatibility Details
To get YouTube functioning on Android 6.0.1, a user must:
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12.x or 13.x
For a long time, versions like were the gold standard for Marshmallow users. They offered the modern UI layout and reliable background playback without the bloat of "Shorts" or heavy ad implementations found in newer versions. However, even these versions are beginning to show their age. In 2024, Google’s server-side changes often render these older apps unusable—you might open the app only to find an error message stating the version is out of date.