Running a patched YouTube IPA on iOS 9.3.5 is a common challenge for legacy devices like the iPad 2 or iPhone 4S. While the official app often displays a "YouTube update required" error, several workarounds—ranging from basic App Store tricks to advanced system file editing—can restore functionality . Method 1: The App Store "Purchased" Trick (No Jailbreak)
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A "patched" IPA is a modified version of the original YouTube app. Developers in the retro-tech community often modify the Info.plist file inside the app to "spoof" a newer version number (like 15.0 or higher), tricking YouTube’s servers into allowing the connection. How to Install: Running a patched YouTube IPA on iOS 9
Install the tweak to suppress the popup. Alternative: Browser-Based Workarounds Download Sideloadly on your PC or Mac
This is a semi-untethered solution. If your device reboots, the jailbreak (and thus the patch) may stop working until you run the Phoenix "kickstart" process again. Common Patching Methods