Running the YouTube app on iOS 9.3.5 is difficult because official support ended years ago, and the servers now reject older app versions. However, community patches and workarounds still exist to bypass the "Update Required" block. Summary of Status (April 2026)
Installing a patched YouTube IPA requires some technical expertise and involves the following steps:
To achieve a "working" YouTube app, community reviewers and guides suggest two primary routes:
Account Bans: Using modified applications to access Google services violates YouTube's Terms of Service. This can result in your Google account being permanently banned. Safer Alternatives for Older Devices