Modern YouTube replaced "Trending" with "Explore" or simply buried it. Version 7.1.2 retains the classic "Trending" flame icon, showing you what is genuinely popular in your region without algorithmic manipulation based on your watch history.

You cannot run a legacy app forever without consequences. Here is what will eventually break or already has broken in YouTube 7.1.2.

: Current versions of the official YouTube app generally require Android 9.0 or later.

To find a version that works on your device, you should look for APKs specifically tagged for (the technical level for Android 7.1). Reliable repositories for these legacy files include:

: Offers a complete history of YouTube APKs categorized by minimum Android version. Look for variants listed for "Android 7.1+".