Try revanced and that additional package recommended by them that allows it to use google account - I forgot the name - micro g perhaps? It works quite well for me at least. There are some discrepancies between homepage at home pc and phone, but it’s better than nothing or ads. Process was quite simple, download youtube apk, install revanced patcher and apply patch to the app.

I started when I was 35, decided to switch careers from being cnc miller to a .net programmer. Now I’m a senior in a big company (3 job in this field, 2.5 years back to back professionally). Now I’m 38, almost 39 - so yeah, never to late to start!

You mean vanced or revanced? For me latest revanced version works fine? What are the issues?