Let’s summarize your real options based on your actual device:

If you can’t get version 125.7 on your iPhone, consider these better, legal alternatives:

Before downloading files from shady third-party sites, you should try the official method, which Apple introduced specifically for this scenario.

If the official method does not work for you (because you never downloaded the app before), you might be tempted to download "YouTube IPA" from third-party websites. This comes with significant risks:

Users searching “YouTube iOS APK” often come from regions where Android dominates and the term “APK” has become genericized (like “Google” for search). They might also be:

Example scam headline: “Download YouTube iOS 125.7 APK – No Jailbreak Required”
Reality: The download is either a .txt file, a Windows .exe, or a profile that installs spyware.

  • Search for “YouTube 125.7.xx”: On APKMirror, look for version 125.7.xx (e.g., 125.7.33).
  • Check Architecture: Download the correct variant (arm64-v8a for modern phones, armeabi-v7a for older).
  • Uninstall Current YouTube: You cannot downgrade over a newer version. Uninstall updates via Settings > Apps > YouTube > Uninstall updates.
  • Install the APK: Tap the downloaded file and install.

    • Note: Even on Android, an old version like 125.7 will eventually stop working. YouTube constantly updates its backend APIs. You’ll see “Can’t connect right now” or “Update YouTube to continue.”

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