User level: Level 1 (4 points)Why can’t I download YouTube on my iPhone x
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Original Title: Downloads on iPhone x
Posted on Oct 17, 2026 8:13 AM
User level: Level 10 (462,771 points)Oct 17, 2026 8:25 AM in response to Jimohwisdom
According to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/youtube-watch-listen-stream/id544007664
Compatibility (October 2026)
iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Your iPhone X will only update to the newest version of iOS 16.
If you want to watch YouTube using the app then you will have to buy a newer device that can run iOS 17, otherwise you can check if you can watch it using a web browser.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 17, 2026 8:19 AM in response to Jimohwisdom
Because YouTube, which is owned by Google, requires an iPhone which can be updated to at least iOS 17. iPhone X cannot be updated to iOS 17, so you can't download it on your iPhone. If you want apps for your iPhone, which require iOS 17 or higher, then you'll need to retire your now very old iPhone and buy a new iPhone.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256377874