If the app remains unstable or won't install, the most reliable alternative is using Safari. Open and go to m.youtube.com.
This is the most reliable method to get a working version of YouTube on your device. It relies on the fact that once you "own" an app (even a free one), it is tied to your Apple ID forever. You can then download an older, compatible version of that app from your history.
Does this mean your device is useless for YouTube? Absolutely not. In this guide, we will walk you through every possible method to install, reinstall, or bypass the restrictions to get YouTube working on iOS 12.5.7.
This is the most reliable method. It assumes you used YouTube on this Apple ID before on any device running an older iOS.
If you've never downloaded YouTube before, sign into your Apple ID on a newer device (running iOS 16+) and download it there first. It will then show up in your iOS 12.5.7 "Purchased" list. 2. Browser Shortcut (Best Performance)
are capped at iOS 12.5.7 and cannot run the modern app without specific legacy methods. Apple Support Community 1. Download the Last Compatible Version
However, just because your device is considered "vintage" doesn't mean it belongs in a drawer. iOS 12.5.7 is a remarkably stable and capable operating system for older hardware. Fortunately, Apple has a built-in feature that allows you to run modern apps on older software, provided you have a little patience.
If the app remains unstable or won't install, the most reliable alternative is using Safari. Open and go to m.youtube.com.
This is the most reliable method to get a working version of YouTube on your device. It relies on the fact that once you "own" an app (even a free one), it is tied to your Apple ID forever. You can then download an older, compatible version of that app from your history.
Does this mean your device is useless for YouTube? Absolutely not. In this guide, we will walk you through every possible method to install, reinstall, or bypass the restrictions to get YouTube working on iOS 12.5.7.
This is the most reliable method. It assumes you used YouTube on this Apple ID before on any device running an older iOS.
If you've never downloaded YouTube before, sign into your Apple ID on a newer device (running iOS 16+) and download it there first. It will then show up in your iOS 12.5.7 "Purchased" list. 2. Browser Shortcut (Best Performance)
are capped at iOS 12.5.7 and cannot run the modern app without specific legacy methods. Apple Support Community 1. Download the Last Compatible Version
However, just because your device is considered "vintage" doesn't mean it belongs in a drawer. iOS 12.5.7 is a remarkably stable and capable operating system for older hardware. Fortunately, Apple has a built-in feature that allows you to run modern apps on older software, provided you have a little patience.