For the enthusiast or the user looking to repurpose an old device, this workaround is a testament to the durability of the Apple ecosystem. It proves that while hardware can last for over a decade, software support is finite. Installing YouTube on an iPhone 4 running iOS 7.1.2 is less about productivity and more about preservation. It is a technical exercise that breathes a final puff of life into a device that Apple has long since retired, allowing it to function as a dedicated, albeit limited, media player in an era that has largely left it behind.
: Tools like TubeRepair or manually editing the Info.plist file (changing the version string to something like 14.02 ) can sometimes trick the app into working again. youtube for iphone 4 ios 7.1.2 download
iPhone 4 (A1349) / iOS 7.1.2 (11D257)
You get YouTube v10.49.7. It will install, but the video feed will likely show errors. You may get 30 seconds of browsing before it crashes. Not recommended. For the enthusiast or the user looking to