Once you have downloaded the correct APK file to your computer or directly to your device, follow these steps:
Métodos Exclusivos para Seguir Viendo YouTube en Android 4.4.2
If after trying multiple versions of the official YouTube app and various modified ones, you cannot get a stable experience on Android 4.4.2, there is a final, universal solution: use the mobile web browser.
The "exclusive" key to success lies in focusing on a few stable versions (like 14.21.54), obtaining them only from trusted sources like APKMirror, and being prepared to troubleshoot issues related to sign-ins and server connections. For the most robust and feature-rich experience, especially for ad-free and background playback, a modified client like YouTube Vanced is often the best bet.
Given the age of Android 4.4.2 and the aggressive sunsetting of legacy APIs, there is no guarantee that any YouTube app version 14.x will function forever. If you install a version and it refuses to play videos or asks for an update, do not panic. There are excellent workarounds.