For iOS 9.3.5, the official YouTube app is no longer supported and will often show an "Update Required" error or fail to load videos even if you manage to install it. Recommended Methods 1. App Store "Last Compatible Version" If you have previously downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID: Open the App Store and go to the Purchased tab. Search for YouTube and tap the Cloud icon.
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The good news? Your vintage tech isn't a paperweight yet. Here is how to get YouTube running again. 1. The "Web App" Workaround (Best for Most Users) For iOS 9
| Myth | Reality | |------|---------| | "Someone must have archived it" | They have. Those don't work anymore. | | "I can modify the plist to fake the version" | Google's API rejects the request anyway. | | "Jailbreak will fix it" | Helps with sideloading but not with API incompatibility. | Search for YouTube and tap the Cloud icon
Obtaining the IPA File
If your Apple ID has YouTube in its "Purchased" history, opening the App Store on your iOS 9 device and tapping the download cloud will trigger a prompt: "Download an older version of this app?" Limitation:
If you install the app but it won't play videos, you can often "trick" YouTube into working by editing its version number. Jailbreak: Use a tool like Phoenix to jailbreak iOS 9.3.5. Install Filza: Get the Filza File Manager from Cydia. Edit Info.plist: