For a brief period in 2016, hackers patched the API endpoints in this APK (creating modded versions), but stock version 2.07.02 is effectively a historical artifact, not a functional video player.
Older tablets and "vintage" Android handsets often cannot run the modern, resource-heavy YouTube app. youtube 2.07.02 apk
This APK will not work on standard Android smartphones; it requires an Android TV/Google TV OS. For a brief period in 2016, hackers patched
: Allows users to cast videos from a smartphone or tablet directly to the TV using Chromecast. Parental Controls : Allows users to cast videos from a
However, installing an APK from 2011 comes with significant caveats. The most prominent issue is "Protocol Error" or "Connection Error" messages. Because Google has updated its Data API (moving from v2 to v3 and beyond), many older app versions can no longer communicate with YouTube’s servers. While the interface may load, the video player often fails to fetch content unless specific patches or third-party workarounds are applied.