Google regularly updates YouTube to add features (Shorts, 4K playback, new layouts) and security patches. To streamline development, they periodically raise the minimum Android version requirement.
As of late 2023, the current YouTube app requires Android 8.0 (Oreo) or higher. If you try to download YouTube from the Google Play Store on a Marshmallow device, you will see the message: "Your device isn't compatible with this version."
The solution is to manually install an older version (legacy build) that was designed for Android 6.0.1.
If the process above seems cumbersome or risky, consider these alternatives: youtube versiones anteriores android 6.0.1
YouTube via Web Browser (e.g., Brave, Firefox ESR)
Vanced MicroG + old Vanced Manager (Deprecated, community patches exist)
Since Google Play will block the new version, you must "sideload" the APK (Android Package Kit). Follow these steps carefully: Google regularly updates YouTube to add features (Shorts,
Paso 1: Deshabilitar la Play Store automática Para evitar que Google Play actualice automáticamente tu versión antigua a una incompatible:
Paso 2: Descargar el APK
Desde tu móvil Android 6.0.1, descarga el archivo .apk de YouTube 17.33.42 usando el navegador Chrome o Firefox.
Paso 3: Instalar el APK
Paso 4: Iniciar sesión
Paso 5: Configuración final Ve a Ajustes dentro de YouTube → General → Activa el "Modo oscuro" si lo deseas (disponible desde v17.x).
Through community testing, one version stands out as the most stable, feature-rich, and secure final release for Marshmallow: YouTube via Web Browser (e