If you want to test the waters without a jailbreak, follow this method using Sideloadly.
Step 1: Prepare your PC
Download and install Sideloadly from sideloadly.io. Connect your iPhone 4s/iPad running iOS 9.3.5 via USB. Unlock the device and tap "Trust This Computer."
Step 2: Acquire the IPA
Locate the YouTube_13.12.09.ipa file on your hard drive.
Step 3: Configure Sideloadly
Open Sideloadly. Select your iOS 9.3.5 device from the dropdown. Drag the IPA into the application box. Enter your Apple ID (Create an app-specific password if you have 2FA enabled—you will need to visit appleid.apple.com to generate one).
Critical Toggle: Ensure "Use Automatic Bundle ID" is UNCHECKED. Change the Bundle ID to something unique like com.yourname.youtubeold. This prevents conflicts with the App Store.
Step 4: Sideload
Press "Start." The app will install. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > Trust your developer profile.
Step 5: Launch
Open YouTube. You will see a pop-up: "Update Required." Do not panic. Tap "Later." If the app forces an update, you must block Google’s update server via a hosts file or use a version patched with YouTubeLegacy (a tweak that spoofs the version number to 16.0).
A third-party YouTube client that some users still have purchased. No longer on the App Store, but if you have the IPA from your purchases, sideloading it works better than Google’s app.
An IPA file is an archive file used to distribute and install applications on iOS devices. Essentially, it's like an executable file for Windows or .apk for Android, but for iOS.
Before you download youtube_ios935_hacked.ipa from a random forum, understand the risks:
Golden Rule: Only download IPAs from trusted legacy communities (r/LegacyJailbreak sidebar, MTMDev, or InvoxiPlayGames’ GitHub). Never use "IPA signing services" for bank accounts.
A pure “YouTube IPA for iOS 9.3.5” that plays videos reliably in 2025 does not exist without jailbreak + patching.
But you have three solid paths:
iOS 9.3.5 devices are still wonderful for music, reading, retro gaming, and as AirPlay receivers. But for modern YouTube? The app era is over. The web era lives on.
Have you found a working method? Let others know in the comments (but expect most IPAs to be dead).
Running the YouTube app on iOS 9.3.5 is challenging because Google officially ended support for older app versions years ago. While you can still obtain a "last compatible version" through the App Store, it often fails with "Error Loading" or "Update Required" messages because the back-end APIs have changed.
Method 1: App Store "Last Compatible Version" (Non-Jailbroken)
This is the simplest official way to get a YouTube IPA installed, though it may not function perfectly without further tweaks.
Requirement: You must have previously "purchased" or downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID using a newer device.
Process: Open the App Store on your iOS 9.3.5 device, go to the Purchased tab, and search for YouTube. Tap the Cloud icon. A prompt will ask if you want to download the "last compatible version" (Version 13.42.6).
Limitation: Often, the app will open but show an "Error Loading" screen that cannot be bypassed normally. Method 2: Jailbreak Fixes (Recommended for Functionality)
If the standard app shows errors, jailbreaking with Phoenix (for iOS 9.3.5) allows you to use community-made patches to restore video playback.
TubeRepair: Use the SkyGlow Repo in Cydia to install TubeRepair. This tweak redirects the old app's requests to a custom server that translates modern YouTube data for old devices.
Version Spoofing: Using Filza File Manager, you can navigate to the YouTube app's Info.plist and change the CFBundleShortVersionString and CFBundleVersion to a more recent version (like "14.10" or "17.xx"). This sometimes tricks the app into bypassing the "Update Required" screen. Method 3: The Safari Web Workaround
If IPA installation fails or is too buggy, the mobile website is the most reliable way to watch videos in 2026.
Steps: Open Safari, navigate to m.youtube.com, tap the Share button, and select Add to Home Screen.
Third-Party Browsers: Standard Safari can struggle with modern web scripts. Consider using ALook Browser or Dolphin Browser which are still available for older iOS versions and may offer better video compatibility. Legacy Support Summary App Store IPA Jailbreak (TubeRepair) Safari Shortcut Ease of Setup Low (Requires Phoenix) Functionality Low (Often errors out) High (Restores playback) Medium (Web UI only) Latest Version Custom patched N/A (Web-based)
Do you have a secondary Apple device that is newer, or should I walk you through the Phoenix jailbreak process for your iOS 9.3.5 device?
To get YouTube working on iOS 9.3.5 (common for the iPad Mini 1
), you generally need to modify the app's internal version string or use a "fix" tweak, as the official app is no longer supported on this version. Apple Support Community Method 1: The "Info.plist" Edit (Requires Jailbreak)
This is the most common way to "trick" YouTube into thinking it is a newer version. Jailbreak your device using a tool like (the standard for iOS 9.3.5). Download the last compatible YouTube app (it will ask to "Download the last compatible version"). Install Filza File Manager from Cydia. Navigate to the App Folder : Open Filza and go to /var/containers/Bundle/Application/ . Look for the YouTube.app Edit the Plist : Find the Info.plist file. Locate CFBundleShortVersionString CFBundleVersion Change the Version : Change both values to a current version number (e.g., ) and save. Restart the App
: YouTube should now load, though some features like search might remain broken on older versions. Method 2: TubeRepair (Modern Fix)
A more reliable method developed recently by the legacy jailbreak community involves a tweak called TubeRepair your device with Add a Source : Open Cydia and add the SkyGlow Cydia Repo (or search for TubeRepair LegacyJailbreak community Install TubeRepair : Download version 1.0 beta 1 and then update it to 1.2. Configure Settings : In your iPad Settings, find TubeRepair
and enter the custom server link provided by the tweak developer (e.g.,
You do not need a jailbreak to install an IPA, but you do need a computer. Follow this method using AltStore Legacy or Sideloadly.
If you want to test the waters without a jailbreak, follow this method using Sideloadly.
Step 1: Prepare your PC
Download and install Sideloadly from sideloadly.io. Connect your iPhone 4s/iPad running iOS 9.3.5 via USB. Unlock the device and tap "Trust This Computer."
Step 2: Acquire the IPA
Locate the YouTube_13.12.09.ipa file on your hard drive.
Step 3: Configure Sideloadly
Open Sideloadly. Select your iOS 9.3.5 device from the dropdown. Drag the IPA into the application box. Enter your Apple ID (Create an app-specific password if you have 2FA enabled—you will need to visit appleid.apple.com to generate one).
Critical Toggle: Ensure "Use Automatic Bundle ID" is UNCHECKED. Change the Bundle ID to something unique like com.yourname.youtubeold. This prevents conflicts with the App Store.
Step 4: Sideload
Press "Start." The app will install. On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > Trust your developer profile.
Step 5: Launch
Open YouTube. You will see a pop-up: "Update Required." Do not panic. Tap "Later." If the app forces an update, you must block Google’s update server via a hosts file or use a version patched with YouTubeLegacy (a tweak that spoofs the version number to 16.0).
A third-party YouTube client that some users still have purchased. No longer on the App Store, but if you have the IPA from your purchases, sideloading it works better than Google’s app.
An IPA file is an archive file used to distribute and install applications on iOS devices. Essentially, it's like an executable file for Windows or .apk for Android, but for iOS. youtube ipa for ios 935
Before you download youtube_ios935_hacked.ipa from a random forum, understand the risks:
Golden Rule: Only download IPAs from trusted legacy communities (r/LegacyJailbreak sidebar, MTMDev, or InvoxiPlayGames’ GitHub). Never use "IPA signing services" for bank accounts.
A pure “YouTube IPA for iOS 9.3.5” that plays videos reliably in 2025 does not exist without jailbreak + patching.
But you have three solid paths:
iOS 9.3.5 devices are still wonderful for music, reading, retro gaming, and as AirPlay receivers. But for modern YouTube? The app era is over. The web era lives on.
Have you found a working method? Let others know in the comments (but expect most IPAs to be dead).
Running the YouTube app on iOS 9.3.5 is challenging because Google officially ended support for older app versions years ago. While you can still obtain a "last compatible version" through the App Store, it often fails with "Error Loading" or "Update Required" messages because the back-end APIs have changed.
Method 1: App Store "Last Compatible Version" (Non-Jailbroken) If you want to test the waters without
This is the simplest official way to get a YouTube IPA installed, though it may not function perfectly without further tweaks.
Requirement: You must have previously "purchased" or downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID using a newer device.
Process: Open the App Store on your iOS 9.3.5 device, go to the Purchased tab, and search for YouTube. Tap the Cloud icon. A prompt will ask if you want to download the "last compatible version" (Version 13.42.6).
Limitation: Often, the app will open but show an "Error Loading" screen that cannot be bypassed normally. Method 2: Jailbreak Fixes (Recommended for Functionality)
If the standard app shows errors, jailbreaking with Phoenix (for iOS 9.3.5) allows you to use community-made patches to restore video playback.
TubeRepair: Use the SkyGlow Repo in Cydia to install TubeRepair. This tweak redirects the old app's requests to a custom server that translates modern YouTube data for old devices.
Version Spoofing: Using Filza File Manager, you can navigate to the YouTube app's Info.plist and change the CFBundleShortVersionString and CFBundleVersion to a more recent version (like "14.10" or "17.xx"). This sometimes tricks the app into bypassing the "Update Required" screen. Method 3: The Safari Web Workaround
If IPA installation fails or is too buggy, the mobile website is the most reliable way to watch videos in 2026. Golden Rule: Only download IPAs from trusted legacy
Steps: Open Safari, navigate to m.youtube.com, tap the Share button, and select Add to Home Screen.
Third-Party Browsers: Standard Safari can struggle with modern web scripts. Consider using ALook Browser or Dolphin Browser which are still available for older iOS versions and may offer better video compatibility. Legacy Support Summary App Store IPA Jailbreak (TubeRepair) Safari Shortcut Ease of Setup Low (Requires Phoenix) Functionality Low (Often errors out) High (Restores playback) Medium (Web UI only) Latest Version Custom patched N/A (Web-based)
Do you have a secondary Apple device that is newer, or should I walk you through the Phoenix jailbreak process for your iOS 9.3.5 device?
To get YouTube working on iOS 9.3.5 (common for the iPad Mini 1
), you generally need to modify the app's internal version string or use a "fix" tweak, as the official app is no longer supported on this version. Apple Support Community Method 1: The "Info.plist" Edit (Requires Jailbreak)
This is the most common way to "trick" YouTube into thinking it is a newer version. Jailbreak your device using a tool like (the standard for iOS 9.3.5). Download the last compatible YouTube app (it will ask to "Download the last compatible version"). Install Filza File Manager from Cydia. Navigate to the App Folder : Open Filza and go to /var/containers/Bundle/Application/ . Look for the YouTube.app Edit the Plist : Find the Info.plist file. Locate CFBundleShortVersionString CFBundleVersion Change the Version : Change both values to a current version number (e.g., ) and save. Restart the App
: YouTube should now load, though some features like search might remain broken on older versions. Method 2: TubeRepair (Modern Fix)
A more reliable method developed recently by the legacy jailbreak community involves a tweak called TubeRepair your device with Add a Source : Open Cydia and add the SkyGlow Cydia Repo (or search for TubeRepair LegacyJailbreak community Install TubeRepair : Download version 1.0 beta 1 and then update it to 1.2. Configure Settings : In your iPad Settings, find TubeRepair
and enter the custom server link provided by the tweak developer (e.g.,
You do not need a jailbreak to install an IPA, but you do need a computer. Follow this method using AltStore Legacy or Sideloadly.
