Running YouTube on iOS 9.3.5 (common on iPad 2, iPad 3, and iPad Mini 1) is a challenge because the official app is no longer supported by Google. You cannot simply download the latest version from the App Store, but there are several reliable ways to get it working again. 🛠️ Option 1: The "Purchased" Tab Method (No Jailbreak)
You're looking for a way to install YouTube on an iOS 9.3.5 device. Since YouTube was removed from the App Store for older iOS versions, you'll need to use a third-party method. Please note that sideloading apps can be risky, and I'm providing general guidance. Make sure you understand the potential risks and only proceed if you're comfortable with them.
Apple stopped supporting iOS 9 years ago. If you pull an iPhone 4S, iPad 2, or iPad 3 out of a drawer today and open the stock YouTube app, you get a cruel message: "This app needs to be updated." Youtube.ipa For Ios 9.3.5
Change their values from the current version (e.g., 13.42.6) to a newer one like 14.10 or 14.01.10.
An .ipa file is essentially an iOS application archive. Think of it like a .exe file for Windows or a .dmg file for Mac. It contains the raw data of the app. Running YouTube on iOS 9
If you have a legacy version installed but it won't load videos, you may need to "spoof" the version number. This requires your device to be jailbroken (using tools like Phoenix for iOS 9.3.5). Filza File Manager from Cydia. Navigate to
(Visual: A split screen showing an old iPhone 4S next to a modern iPhone 15. The old phone shows a stock "Update Required" error.) Since YouTube was removed from the App Store
Once the installation is complete, the app icon will appear on your home screen. However, it won't open yet.