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Why aren't you using ublock? Or a third party you tube app?
Cause it's a PITA on a Shield
They run android, right? Assuming you can enable installing from other sources, install F-Droid (or Droidify, or ...) and try one of the many Pipe alternatives. I use PipePipe, but there are several. I forget that Youtube is supposed to have ads and shorts - I never see them.
SmartTube is good as well, with built-in adblock and sponsorblock
I use smart tube next on my shield.