: Google stopped supporting iOS 7 years ago, so the "Update" button in the App Store will likely not appear or will fail.
Downloading and updating YouTube on an iPhone 4 running iOS 7 or iOS 12 can be challenging. While there are workarounds, such as jailbreaking or downloading older versions, these methods may have limitations and risks. If you're unable to download YouTube, consider using alternative methods like accessing YouTube through the Safari browser or third-party browsers.
Go to Settings > Safari and tap Clear History and Website Data regularly to free up system memory.
Use Safari. Add YouTube to your Home Screen. It is faster, uses less battery, and actually plays modern videos.
A prompt will appear: "Do you want to download the last compatible version?" Select ftp.bills.com.au 2. Alternative: Using a Modern Device
It’s a time capsule of 2014—grainy selfies and Flappy Bird—but Leo wants one thing: . He taps the old app icon, but it greets him with a "Connection Error." The modern internet has moved on, leaving the vintage hardware behind.
Log into your Apple ID on a newer iOS device (or an older version of iTunes on a PC/Mac that still features the App Store).
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You can download the last compatible version (10.38.5) via your Purchased history, but video playback is broken.
If you're unable to download YouTube on your iPhone 4 or prefer not to jailbreak your device, there are alternative methods to access YouTube:
If the web app stops loading, go to Settings > Safari and tap Clear History and Website Data .