7/10 (Easy if you know the trick; impossible if you don't).
How to Install YouTube on iOS 12.5.7: A Complete Guide for Older Devices Install Youtube Ios 12.5.7
If you have never downloaded YouTube before, you can use Family Sharing with a friend or family member who has a newer device (iOS 16+). 7/10 (Easy if you know the trick; impossible if you don't)
If your device is jailbroken, tweaks like AppAdmin allow you to force the App Store to download older versions of the official YouTube app directly. If your Apple ID is completely new and
If your Apple ID is completely new and you have never downloaded YouTube before, Method 1 will not work because the app won't appear in your "Purchased" history. You can bypass this restriction by leveraging Apple’s Family Sharing feature or borrowing a newer device temporarily. Step-by-Step Instructions:
If YouTube isn't in your purchase history, the App Store won't even show you the "Download" button. You can fix this using a newer device: Sign in with your on a newer iPhone or iPad (running iOS 14+). Download the YouTube app on that newer device. Go back to your iOS 12.5.7 device Open the App Store > Profile > Purchased.
Tap the (the square icon with an upward arrow at the bottom or top of the screen). Scroll through the options and select Add to Home Screen . Rename the shortcut to "YouTube" and tap Add .