: Go to Settings > System > Software updates to see if your manufacturer released a newer Android version (like 5.0 Lollipop) that might support more apps. If you'd like, I can help you:
This is often the for Android 4.4 users. Third-party apps are lightweight, designed for older hardware, and often have features the official app lacks (like ad-blocking or background play).
Installing the official YouTube app on is difficult because Google officially ended support for this version in August 2023 . The latest version of YouTube now requires Android 9.0 or later to download directly from the Play Store.