If your device is not jailbroken, you must edit the plist file on your computer before sideloading. Rename the downloaded file from youtube.ipa to youtube.zip . Extract the zip folder using WinRAR or 7-Zip. Navigate into Payload > YouTube.app .
Change the value string for both keys from 12.11.6 (or whatever your version is) to a modern, supported version like 17.03.3 or 18.01.2 . Tap in the top right corner, then tap Done . Method B: Using Cydia Tweaks (Alternative)
: A legacy, decrypted version of the YouTube app compatible with iOS 9 (usually version 12.11.6 or 13.01.4). download youtube ipa file for ios 935 fix
If you're not comfortable with sideloading apps, consider these alternatives:
To connect your iOS device to your computer. If your device is not jailbroken, you must
Ensure a stable connection between the iOS device and the computer.
Fortunately, you can still revive your legacy device. By sideloading a specific YouTube IPA file and applying a plist version exploit, you can get the YouTube app running smoothly again. Prerequisites: What You Will Need Navigate into Payload > YouTube
If the downloaded IPA did not have a pre-patched version string, manually edit it using Filza File Manager (available via Cydia if the device is jailbroken using Phoenix).