If you're looking to install an existing IPA (like a modded YouTube app) on your iOS device:
We tested three "verified" YouTube IPAs on an iPhone 4 (iOS 5.1.1) and an iPad 1st gen. Here are the real-world results: youtube ipa for ios 511 verified
| Feature | Official YouTube 1.3.0 (Unpatched) | TubeFixer Patched (1.3.0) | MewTube 2.5 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Video Playback (360p) | Fails (API error) | Works (via proxy) | Works | | Search | Fails | Works (slow, 5-10 sec lag) | Works | | Subscriptions | Fails | Partially works | Works | | Comments | No | No | Yes (basic text) | | Login | Broken | Risk of error | Works with 2FA workaround | If you're looking to install an existing IPA
Verdict: A verified, patched YouTube IPA for iOS 5.1.1 does work, but with limitations: A "verified" IPA means that a trusted member
To restore functionality, the community has developed several approaches:
A "verified" IPA means that a trusted member of the community (usually on forums like r/LegacyJailbreak or MTMDev) has tested the file and confirmed that it connects to YouTube’s servers successfully without crashing.