Install a pre-patched YouTube IPA from developers like DTA or iSpot , where the version check is already disabled. Look for “YouTube 14.02.03 No Update” variants.
If your device is jailbroken (using Phoenix or Pangu for iOS 10), you can install an archived version of YouTube that still functions. Youtube Ipa For Ios 10.3.4
Secondly, the specific IPAs available for legacy iOS versions often include features that modern users take for granted but which were stripped from older official builds. Community-modified IPAs, such as those based on "Cercube" or "YouTube++," often unlock background playback and ad-blocking capabilities. These features allow a legacy device—perhaps an old iPhone 5—to be repurposed effectively as a dedicated media player for children, or as a background music streaming device for a home gym, tasks that would otherwise require a much newer (and more expensive) handset. Install a pre-patched YouTube IPA from developers like