The simplest way to install YouTube is to download a "last compatible version" directly from Apple. This is the last version that officially supports 32-bit devices.
This long-read guide will walk you through the challenge, explain why the shortcut you're looking for might not be straightforward, and provide you with a complete roadmap of solutions, from the simplest (but limited) web workaround to advanced jailbreak tweaks that can revive your iPad.
If you need help locating the exact IPA hash or troubleshooting installation errors (e.g., “provisioning profile expired”), let me know and I can provide advanced steps.
Here’s why:
The "last compatible version" for iOS 9 is now effectively dead. Starting in late 2020 and early 2021, Google fully ended support for all YouTube app versions running on iOS 10 and earlier. Even if you successfully install the old app, you will likely be met with a "Loading Error" message as soon as you try to play a video. This method is a starting point, but by itself, it's usually insufficient to get the app working again.
Find YouTube in the list of apps and tap the Cloud icon next to it.
Ensure the downloaded file ends strictly in .ipa and not .exe or .apk . Step 2: Sideloading the IPA via Sideloadly youtube ipa file for ios 9.3.5
Ensure you have the latest version of installed (standard desktop version, not the Microsoft Store version).
Scroll down until you locate a file named . Tap to open it.
The App Store version of YouTube may not work properly on older iOS devices, or you may want to enjoy features that are not available in the App Store version. By downloading the YouTube IPA file for iOS 9.3.5, you can install a modified version of YouTube that offers more features and better performance. The simplest way to install YouTube is to
Are you looking to , or just watch videos anonymously?
You will need a computer to sideload the application file to your Apple device.