| Method | Difficulty | Jailbreak Required? | App Expiration | Ads Removed? | Best For | |--------|------------|---------------------|----------------|--------------|----------| | | Very easy | No | No (official app) | No | Users who previously downloaded YouTube and want a quick, official solution | | Info.plist edit | Moderate | Yes | No | No | Jailbroken users who want to keep their existing official YouTube app | | Side‑loading with Sideloadly | Moderate | No | Yes (7 days) | Only if using modified IPA | Users who do not want to jailbreak and can re‑side‑load weekly | | YouTube website | Very easy | No | No | No (but can use ad‑blocking browser) | The safest, most reliable option for anyone | | Modified client (YTLitePlus/iVanced) | Moderate | No | Yes (7 days) | Yes | Users who want an ad‑free, feature‑rich YouTube experience |
Take a moment to evaluate how much time you want to invest versus the features you need. If you just want to watch YouTube without hassle, the website is your friend. If you are a tinkerer who enjoys getting the most out of vintage hardware, jailbreaking and installing YTLitePlus will give you an experience that rivals modern devices.
Note: Always scan downloaded files with antivirus software on your PC before proceeding. Step 2: Choose Your Sideloading Tool
Option D — Use a jailbreak (advanced, optional) Youtube Ipa For Ios 9.3.5
: Some users bypass update prompts by using Filza File Manager to edit the Info.plist file of the YouTube app, changing the version string to a newer one like 14.10 . Method 3: Legacy IPA Sideloading
Why 15.11.4?
Crucial Step: Before opening the app, go to (or Profiles). Find your Apple ID, tap it, and select Trust . | Method | Difficulty | Jailbreak Required
Change the value strings of both keys from the old version (e.g., 11.19.7 ) to a modern, supported YouTube version string (e.g., 16.10.2 or 17.01.2 ). Save the file, exit Filza, and reboot your device.
Google’s backend API for video streaming changes every few months. The old 14.23 binary cannot understand the new video formats, ads, or login protocols. You will see a blank screen, an error message, or an endless spinner.
Install the last compatible YouTube version (v10.11 or similar) from your tab in the App Store. from Cydia and navigate to: If you just want to watch YouTube without
To circumvent this, you must sideload a modified or specific legacy version of the YouTube IPA and manually change its internal version configuration. Prerequisites Before Installation
Tap the Cloud Icon . A prompt will appear asking if you want to "Download the last compatible version". Select Download . 2. Sideloading YouTube IPA via AltStore or Esign
Locate CFBundleShortVersionString and CFBundleVersion and update their values to a recent YouTube version number.
