. Even if you manage to install an older version, Google has largely discontinued server-side support for these legacy clients, often resulting in "Error Loading" or "Update Required" messages.
: You must have downloaded YouTube on another device with the same Apple ID at least once. on your iOS 9.3.5 device. tab at the bottom. Search for in your list of apps. Cloud Icon next to it. Youtube.ipa For Ios 9.3.5
| Component | Recommendation | | :--- | :--- | | | iPad 3 or iPad mini 1 (larger screen handles old UI better) | | iOS Version | 9.3.5 (latest for 32-bit devices) | | Tutorial | Jailbreak via Phoenix.installer | | IPA File | YouTube 14.43 (decrypted) | | Tweaks | AppSync Unified + LowerCPU | on your iOS 9
Go to the App Store, click on "Purchased," search for YouTube, and tap the cloud icon. It may offer a "last compatible version". Method B (Sideloading): Search for a YouTube 13.x.ipa Cloud Icon next to it
The current version of YouTube requires iOS 11 or later. Apple has stopped signing older versions of apps, meaning you cannot download an older version directly through the App Store on a new device.
Google and Apple have abandoned iOS 9. But the archivists have not. The Youtube.ipa for iOS 9.3.5 is the final patch for a forgotten generation of hardware. Enjoy your vintage device while it lasts—but have a backup iPad ready for when YouTube inevitably changes its API next month.