This is the easiest method if you have previously "purchased" (downloaded) YouTube on your Apple ID.
Below are the most effective ways to fix YouTube for iOS 9.3.5 in 2026. Method 1: The "Purchased" Tab Workaround (No Jailbreak)
A jailbroken device and an older version of YouTube (v2.2.0 or v10+). Installation:
If you don't already have YouTube on your device, you cannot find it via a standard App Store search because it now requires iOS 16 or later. Use this "Purchased" workaround: Access Purchases : Open the tab, and search for YouTube. The Cloud Icon
Try App Store “Purchased” / older version restore:
This is the easiest method if you have previously "purchased" (downloaded) YouTube on your Apple ID.
Below are the most effective ways to fix YouTube for iOS 9.3.5 in 2026. Method 1: The "Purchased" Tab Workaround (No Jailbreak)
A jailbroken device and an older version of YouTube (v2.2.0 or v10+). Installation:
If you don't already have YouTube on your device, you cannot find it via a standard App Store search because it now requires iOS 16 or later. Use this "Purchased" workaround: Access Purchases : Open the tab, and search for YouTube. The Cloud Icon
Try App Store “Purchased” / older version restore: