Only 720p Youtube video on Android 4.4.2?

[atrash]

I recently got myself a Lenovo Yoga 2 8 tablet. And fyi I'm totally new to android and this is my first tablet ever so I'm still learning how to navigate/use android ui. I noticed that with the YT app, I can only watch 720p videos, even when the videos are 1080p or higher. Is there any way to fix this without rooting etc?   

[SirNumbers]

Update the app it should have the option

[atrash]

Update the app it should have the option

 

I have but unfortunately it still doesn't work. I've even reset and reinstall the app but it still shows video option up to 720p only.

[_ASSASSIN_]

if your tablet isn't 1080p, you won't get 1080p video.

[atrash]

if your tablet isn't 1080p, you won't get 1080p video.

it is.it's the newest yoga 2 8 tablet.screen res 1920x1200

[_ASSASSIN_]

it is.it's the newest yoga 2 8 tablet.screen res 1920x1200

what youtube version?

[atrash]

what youtube version?

10.03.5

[_ASSASSIN_]

10.03.5

well that's pretty dang new so I don't know why you have this issue..

[atrash]

well that's pretty dang new so I don't know why you have this issue..

Yeah it's so weird. I cant watch it in the browser either as it will automatically open the yt app for playback.

[shadowblitz3]

possibly because the app recognizes your tablet as a 720p device

[atrash]

possibly because the app recognizes your tablet as a 720p device

Any idea how to fix it? I've been reading reports somewhere that there are others experiencing the same problem but with different devices

[shadowblitz3]

Any idea how to fix it? I've been reading reports somewhere that there are others experiencing the same problem but with different devices

don't know how sorry. it seems only a limited few have 1080p option.

or maybe try installing older versions?