A patched YouTube IPA modifies the internal configuration files (primarily the Info.plist ) to trick Google’s servers into thinking your old device is running a newer, supported version of the app. Prerequisites Before Installation
To install the YouTube IPA for iOS 9.35 patched, you'll need:
Navigate to the following path: /var/containers/Bundle/Application/
: No jailbreak required, generally simpler.
Because of this server-side patch, modifying the Info.plist file in an old IPA now results in persistent errors, such as: "Error loading. Tap to retry." "A new version of YouTube is available. Please update." Persistent infinite loading wheels.
Google is slowly deprecating the v3 Data API, which these patched apps rely on. By late 2024 or early 2025, the back-end patches may stop working entirely. Additionally, YouTube is experimenting with DRM that requires a newer WebKit engine (iOS 9’s WebKit is from 2015).
Tap the back arrow until you reach the root directory (indicated by a single forward slash / ).
If patching the IPA proves unstable, consider these highly functional alternatives maintained by the retro-community: 1. Invidious Instances (Safari)
Modified apps can secretly log your Google username and password.
