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If you are using an older Android TV box or a Smart TV that no longer supports the official YouTube app, you have likely encountered the error. To solve this, many users turn to Smart YouTube TV version 6.17.391 , a popular third-party client designed specifically for high-performance streaming on TV hardware. What is Smart YouTube TV 6.17.391?

: Unlike the official app, this client can run on devices that lack Google Play Services.

: One of its primary "exclusive" draws is the built-in ability to bypass interruptions without a premium subscription.

: Version 6.17.391 is specifically valued because it supports older devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above.

If you encounter playback errors, users on 4PDA suggest the following fixes:

Smart YouTube TV (now succeeded by SmartTube) is an open-source YouTube client for Android-based TVs and set-top boxes.

: Obtain the official file from reputable repositories like APKMirror (version 6.17.391) or Aptoide .