When prompted with "Download an older version of this app?", tap Method 2: Browser Shortcut (Most Reliable)
Tap on your profile picture/icon (usually in the top right), then tap "Purchased" .
If you already have the app but it shows an "Update Required" error, some users found success by "spoofing" the version number (this requires technical comfort or a jailbroken device): The Method : Users edit the Info.plist file of the YouTube app to change the CFBundleShortVersionString to a current version number (e.g., changing it from ) to bypass the update prompt. jailbreaking
If you are already using YouTube on a newer device, your Apple ID has a record of that purchase. Even if you deleted the app years ago, Apple will allow you to re-download that compatible copy. Install Youtube Ios 12.5.7
Because YouTube now requires at least iOS 16 to run its latest app version, you might encounter the dreaded error when trying to download it from the App Store.
A prompt will appear saying: "Do you want to download the last compatible version? This version of YouTube is not compatible with this device." Tap .
A YouTube icon will now appear on your home screen. When you tap it, it launches a dedicated, full-screen browser window without the standard Safari search bars, giving you a clean, app-like experience that bypasses all iOS version restrictions. When prompted with "Download an older version of this app
Change the version numbers listed there (which might say something like 15.xx.x ) to a modern version of YouTube, such as 19.01.1 .
Now you have a home screen icon that opens YouTube as a .
By following these methods and steps, you should be able to install YouTube on your iOS 12.5.7 device. Happy streaming! Even if you deleted the app years ago,
If the app is too laggy or you cannot download it, the web version is a high-performance alternative.
Tap on your in the top right corner of the screen. Tap on the Purchased section (or My Purchases ). Use the search bar at the top to search for YouTube .
This is a pleasant surprise. Despite the app being older, it still supports 1080p and 4K decoding (though 4K is downscaled to the iPhone 6/5s screen resolution).
Tap on your (or account icon) in the top right corner. Select Purchased , and then choose My Purchases . Use the search bar at the top to type in YouTube . Locate the app and tap the Cloud Download icon next to it.