delete the app. Open your browser. Download an ad-blocker. Add the youtube homepage to whatever a phone’s desktop is called. Open a video, minimize the browser, and play audio from your notifications taskbar.
No more ads. No more needing the app to remain open to play audio.
Also you can buy Huawei phones from Newegg. The P50 is shiney if anyone wants to know.
Best is newpipe with newpipe with sponsorblock. Its a full native android youtube / soundcloud player, that even blocks sponsors, can play in the background, and can let you download videos or the audio.
Thanks. I’m hearing a lot of people mention NewPipe. I’ll install it and try it out