Warning: Even these break every few months when YouTube changes its backend.

Go to your Purchased section in the App Store instead of searching for YouTube directly.

This creates a "Web Clip" that functions like a standalone app.

If you are not jailbroken but still want a patched version of YouTube (ad-blocking, background play, downloads), you have to rely on .

It sounds like you're asking about using an that has been patched (modified) to restore or add helpful features—likely features that were removed in newer updates, such as:

If you ever need to download the last compatible version of an app onto a wiped device:

If the mobile site fails to load or tries to redirect you to the broken App Store app, request the through your browser settings.

| | Difficulty | Process | Pros | Cons | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jailbreak Path | Moderate | Install YouTubeLegacy via Sileo/Cydia from the PoomSmart repo (apt.poomsmart.com). | Direct system-wide injection; highly stable. | Requires jailbreak (e.g., Dopamine/Palera1n); voids warranty security. | | No-Jailbreak Path | Advanced | Download the .deb file, extract the .dylib patch, repackage and sign a modified YouTube IPA (using tools like Azule or ESign), then sideload. | Works without jailbreak. | Complex, requires a PC, weekly re-signing for free Apple accounts. |