To get YouTube working on your legacy device, use one of the following methods: Method 1: The "Purchased" Tab (No Jailbreak)

The jailbreak community has created a solution for exactly this problem. is a tweak that patches the old YouTube IPA to work with modern Google APIs.

Open the App Store , tap the Purchased tab, and search for YouTube.

Only download IPA files from well-known legacy communities like MTMDev , Legacy iOS Kit , or Internet Archive with checksum verification. Never run any executable files claiming to "install the IPA for you."

The most reliable methods for restoring YouTube functionality in 2026 involve either using the App Store's native legacy support or applying jailbreak-based fixes to bypass version checks. 1. Official App Store Method (No Jailbreak)