New phone essentials

What it's for

YouTube is Google LLC’s official app for watching videos, following channels, sharing with friends, and creating content on Android phones and tablets. A new phone owner gets access to personal recommendations, favorite-channel updates, and the viewing and community tools described on Google Play.

Get the app

After it installs: three settings

1. 01Review feature notification options

   The release notes mention notifications that explain features. Available controls may help you manage those notices, but the supplied listing does not document a precise route.

   Look in the app's Settings for notifications
2. 02Consider family viewing options

   Google Play describes a parent supervised experience and the separate YouTube Kids app in select countries. These options matter when choosing an appropriate family viewing experience.

   Look in the app's Settings for family options
3. 03Understand paid viewing benefits

   Premium is listed as a paid offering in select countries. Reviewing its information helps distinguish subscription benefits from capabilities included in the ordinary viewing experience.

   Look in the app's Settings for YouTube Premium

Path as given in the developer's help pages; menu names can differ slightly between versions and phones.

Common problem

Can't find a feature mentioned in a notice? Start by rereading the notice and any explanation provided inside YouTube. The Google Play notes do not identify individual features or eligibility requirements. Avoid assuming that installing the current build guarantees every feature described elsewhere will appear immediately.