If you have never downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID before, the "Purchased" trick won't work initially because the app isn't in your history.
Installing the official YouTube app on devices running (such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus, and iPad Air 1) is no longer a straightforward "Get" from the App Store, as the current app officially requires iOS 16.0 or later . However, you can still access YouTube using several effective workarounds.
When a pop-up appears stating the current version requires a newer iOS, select to get the last compatible version for iOS 12. Method 2: Use a Newer Device to "Unlock" the App
If you have previously downloaded YouTube using your Apple ID, you can trigger a prompt to download the "Last Compatible Version." Open the on your iOS 12.5.7 device. Tap on your Profile icon in the top-right corner. Go to the Purchased section. Search for "YouTube."
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If you have never downloaded YouTube on your Apple ID before, the "Purchased" trick won't work initially because the app isn't in your history.
Installing the official YouTube app on devices running (such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6/6 Plus, and iPad Air 1) is no longer a straightforward "Get" from the App Store, as the current app officially requires iOS 16.0 or later . However, you can still access YouTube using several effective workarounds.
When a pop-up appears stating the current version requires a newer iOS, select to get the last compatible version for iOS 12. Method 2: Use a Newer Device to "Unlock" the App
If you have previously downloaded YouTube using your Apple ID, you can trigger a prompt to download the "Last Compatible Version." Open the on your iOS 12.5.7 device. Tap on your Profile icon in the top-right corner. Go to the Purchased section. Search for "YouTube."