Even after installing the app, it often displays a connection error because the version number is too old for Google’s servers. You can fix this by "spoofing" a newer version number.
Accessing YouTube on legacy hardware like the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S running iOS 9.3.5 has become increasingly difficult as Google ends support for older app versions. However, in 2026, several community-driven methods still allow you to breathe life back into these classic devices. 1. The Official "Purchased" Workaround (No Jailbreak)
When prompted with "Download an older version of this app?", select Download . youtube ipa for ios 935
Open Filza and navigate to: /var/containers/Bundle/Application/YouTube/YouTube.app/Info.plist .
Change their values to a more recent version, such as or 15.10 . Save the file and restart the YouTube app. 3. Modern Alternatives: TubeRepair and uYou+ Even after installing the app, it often displays
A jailbroken device (using Phoenix or similar) and Filza File Manager from Cydia. The Fix:
If you have ever downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID using a newer device, you can still install the last compatible version without an external IPA file. Open the App Store on your iOS 9.3.5 device. select Download .
2. Fixing "Error Loading / Update Required" (Jailbreak Required)