You can download the YouTube IPA file from the following link: [insert download link]. Make sure to download the correct version compatible with your iOS device.
By sideloading version 17.39.4 of the YouTube IPA using Sideloadly, you can restore 90% of your YouTube experience—no ads (with the right tweak), background audio, and a smooth 720p playback. Yes, you will have to refresh the app every 7 days, and yes, the Shorts tab will be glitchy. But for the millions of users still running iPhone 6 devices as backup phones, music streamers, or kitchen recipe viewers, this guide is your lifeline.
On-device App Store attempt:
2026 Target iOS: 12.5.6 (and 12.5.x)