The App Store may prevent you from downloading the app entirely if you have never owned it before.
For users willing to explore beyond official channels, the jailbreak community has developed alternative YouTube clients that are specifically designed to work on older iOS versions. These include projects such as:
This involves modifying the YouTube app's Info.plist file to trick it into thinking it's a newer version. Tools like 3DAppVersionSpoofer or Filza can be used for this. However, this method is less reliable than LetMePass and can cause the app to crash. Youtube-- Ios 12
While on the YouTube homepage in Safari, tap the button (the square icon with an upward arrow). Scroll down the share menu and select Add to Home Screen . Name the shortcut "YouTube" and tap Add .
A prompt will appear stating: "Do you want to download the last compatible version?" Tap . The App Store may prevent you from downloading
If you have previously downloaded the YouTube app with your Apple ID, you may be able to install the last compatible version for iOS 12. Open the on your iOS 12 device. Go to the Purchased section. Search for YouTube . Tap the cloud icon to download.
Tap the Share button (box with an arrow) and choose "Add to Home Screen." Tools like 3DAppVersionSpoofer or Filza can be used for this
Let's start with the straightforward truth: the official YouTube app no longer works on iOS 12. The situation has deteriorated progressively over time, beginning with the gradual discontinuation of updates and culminating in a hard cutoff that prevents the app from launching or functioning properly.