webView.getSettings().setUserAgentString("Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; Android 4.1.2) ..."); webView.loadUrl("https://m.youtube.com");
Fortunately, you can still download an older version of the YouTube app from Uptodown that is compatible with Android 4.1.2.
You can find these archived versions on sites like Uptodown YouTube Versions or APKMirror YouTube 4.1+ .
Here is the complete content regarding , covering why this version is needed, its features, how to download it safely, and important limitations.
Even if you successfully install a compatible version of YouTube via Uptodown, the experience will differ significantly from a modern smartphone.
Because of this, you need a of YouTube—one specifically built for Android 4.1.2.