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Youtube Not Working On Your iPhone?: Steps To Fix

September 1st, 2007 by Limited Edition iPhone · 440 Comments

Youtube iPhone

1.1.4 YOUTUBE FIX:

1. Open installer and install BSD SubSystem, and OpenSSH NOTHING ELSE.

2. Restart the phone and connect to the phone via winscp or whatever program you like that lets you browse the file system.

3. navigate to /var/root/library/lockdown and copy the following files to your computer(for backup purposes)
data_art.plist
device_private_key.pem
device_public_key.pem

4. replace the old files with the 3 files you can download from this link: http://rapidshare.com/files/96711141/youtube.zip.html

5: restart iphone.

6: after restart, go to the activation_records folder copy everything in there to your computer. then delete everything in the folder from your phone.

7: restart the phone again

8: connect to itunes and your phone should be re-activated automatically with youtube working!

NOTE:dont delete anything from the activation_records folder untill AFTER you restart the phone in step 5.

if you find you arent getting service, simply put the original files you copied back + restart your phone and try again.

UPDATED: Easy youtube fix Should Work on all versions including 1.1.2:

1. Open installer, and install the update if prompted.2. Go to sources and tap Edit and Add3. Add this URL: http://limitededitioniphone.com/lei.xml4. Tap Done and then Refresh5. Go to Install (at bottom) and scroll down to the YouTube category and click the youtube fix

YouTube Fix For Firmware 1.0.2

Click Here for firmware 1.1.1

When I bypassed activation using Dvd Jon’s method, I was left without Youtube like a lot of other people. I will be unlocking my iPhone as soon as the unlocking software is released and want to have everything working. I decided to find the answer to the problem. Below are the steps that I took to reactivate my iPhone with Youtube.

0) Start your Windows Machine (MAC People Scroll Down).1) Update to the latest firmware by restoring in itunes.2)Download and install ibrickr and restore the phone to an unactivated state.3) Kill iTunes related processes.4) Jailbreak your iPhone following ibrickr’s instructions.5) Download and unpack this file:http://rapidshare.com/files/55289251/PACAY__by_brasuco_.rar.html or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O8W10E2C6) Extract the files to a folder and run “(CLICK HERE)activate.bat” and wait. You will have a fully activated iPhone with Youtube. Credit goes to brasuco, Darkmen, and Deleonju

OSX Intel USERS.

First:

Take your iPhone out of the box (or after doing a complete restore)Download this (from Rapidshare) http://rapidshare.com/files/54783302…cript.zip.html and decompress to your home directory.Download AppTap installer form nullriver (if you haven’t already)Step 1: Double click on the AppTapp Installer to install the Installer.appStep 2: open the folder ~/youtubescript and double click on Install youtube.termRestart your iphone. What it does:1) it puts a patched lockdownd file in the /usr/libexec folder of you iphone making it factory activated.2) puts the three files where they go. (/var/root/Library/Lockdown/)No need to use iasign or independence to activate your simcard. Just put any simcard from att/cingular and it will work.Update: If you have previously activated using iasign or iactivator or independence, then you need to delete all the files in the folder: /var/root/Library/Lockdown/activation_records before restarting the phone.Update2: If you already installed SSH then it’s easy to just scp the files over.scp the following files with the following commandsscp -rp data_ark.plist root@10.0.1.195:/var/root/Library/Lockdown/scp -rp device_private_key.pem root@10.0.1.195:/var/root/Library/Lockdown/scp -rp device_public_key.pem root@10.0.1.195:/var/root/Library/Lockdown/scp -rp lockdownd root@10.0.1.195:/usr/libexec/then restart your phoneremember to delete the files in the /var/root/Library/Lockdown/activation_records folder before restarting if you had previously activated with independence, iaasign, etc..UPDATEdownload these 3 files: http://rapidshare.com/files/55194961/youtube_fix.zip.html or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QOK95RO2 and replace them in: /private/var/root/library/lockdown/*.*

=== YouTube Fix For Firmware 1.1.1 ===

Just make sure that you have “Community Sources” installed in installer.app.1. On the “sources” tab click “Edit” then “Add” http://limitededitioniphone.com/lei.xml click “Done” then “Refresh”2. On the “Install” tab find the YouTube category. Install the package.

3. Reboot! You should be all set

OR TRY THE MANUAL METHODS BELOW

To get youtube working on 1.1.1 you have to put these 3 files: (link below)data_ark.plistdevice_private_key.pemdevice_publ ic_key.pem

in /private/var/root/Library/Lockdown

Next you need to copy the -DeviceCertificate key from the data_ark.plist provided in the zip file over to the plist /private/var/root/Library/Lockdown/activation_recordsfind below entry in the data_ark.plist<key>-DeviceCertificate</key>copy what is between<data></data>open .plist found in activation_records find <key>DeviceCertificate</key>paste between<data></data> If you do not have an activation_records folder:1). Create an empty activation_records folder2). copy the three files described3). remove all the files in the pair_records folder4). reboot Just a quick note you can use this method both in mac and windows.Use winscp in windows to transfer the files open .plist in notepad, make the changes and save with .plist extension.http://www.filefactory.com/file/9e0917 -Thanks Js29Easy Method:1. Download these 3 files2. Upload them to /private/var/root/Library/Lockdownd (overwrite the originals)If your carrier only provides GPRS connection, and you have updated to 1.1.2, I believe that you have seen that youtube.app works only with EDGE or WiFi. Today I copied the 1.1.1 youtube.app to my phone and guess what…It WORKS with GPRS! http://www.medi@fire.com/?dcjj1gipygj Copy to iPhone and set permissions to 0755..Replace @ with a. –Thanks Tonydeli7

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440 Comments so far ↓

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  • 402

    IFONE

    so when my iPhone will be upgraded to 2.2.1 i’ll be not able to use my iPhone. right? then i’ll need to unlock it with quickpwn?
    one more question.. so it’s not possible to install the apps to unlocked iPhone, bought from iTunes or the app store on iTunes?

  • 403

    IFONE

    btw ..my iPhone is 2G
    thanks a lot for help..

  • 404

    Limited Edition iPhone

    yes you will still be able to install apps you bought from itunes.

  • 405

    IFONE

    allright, will try to do that tommorow. Many thanks for hel

  • 406

    IFONE

    still youtube doesn’t work.. :(

  • 407

    Ghazi

    i have iphone 3g with 2.2 version, you tube working fine but from last2 days when i wana play any vdo it says, this movie cannot play. please help how can i fix this, my iphone is unlocked .

  • 408

    CDC

    I have a new 3g iPhone from AT&T and up until Monday I could play video via the YouTube app but now I get the ‘The Movie Could Not Be Played’ error. Very helpful of course. But, when I go directly to YouTube I can play Video, do I need to update the YouTube app?

  • 409

    Mud

    Same here, and I saw it all over the internet…but no solution yet?
    ‘this movie can not be played’ is the fault, and some movies still play….?
    But if you use Safari on youtube.com it does work without a problem.
    I guess its the youtube App.

  • 410

    Eric

    this worked perfect on a v. 2.2.1 iphone jailbroken w/ quikpwn and v. 8 itunes thanks guys.

  • 411

    Avi

    Eric, what exact process worked perfectly for you?

    My YouTube app exits with the message “YouTube not available” on a jailbroken 3G running 2.2.1?

    Replacing the app with the older version from a link above did not help and most of the comments here are old and refer to another iPhoneOS version.

    Anyone have this issue with 2.2.1 and fixed it? Details please.. :)

  • 412

    LC

    Unfortunately, iBrickr is not working, as in you can’t download it =( .Any help?

  • 413

    malik

    my problem of youtube is still fixed
    plz help me my iphone is not connected to youtube

    regards
    malik

  • 414

    Mugag

    i have 3.0 beta 5 with the cannot connect to youtube problem is there any solution ?
    tried mxtube but still can’t play videos even from safari ( youtube mobile version and the desktop one ) please help
    thanks in advance

  • 415

    abdo

    hi Mugag

    i have your same problem
    i have just jail broken and upgraded my iphone to firmware 3.0 using redsn0w
    i have tried 3G and WIFI
    youtube just doesn’t work
    safari , maps weather and every other internet using app does
    tried resetting and switching airplane mode on/off
    i have also tried to open youtube vids via safari , that doesn’t work too
    so ,, amm ,, HELP

  • 416

    Suresh K. Volam

    Hi Abdo,

    It is very simple to fix your problem not connecting to Internet. Go to :

    Settings –> General –> Reset –> Reset Network Settings.

    Suresh.

  • 417

    Nøgen billeder

    Everything in the start is difficult..

  • 418

    John

    On a 2G iphone running 3.0 I could not get Youtube.

    But updating to 3.0.1 and unlocking with Dev team software, I was then able to get Youtube by just clicking the icon.

    No other changes need to be made.

  • 419

    Ricardo

    almost the same solution as john.

    1. Restore ipsw with itune (shift + click restore and browse for the ipsw file).
    2 Then, jailbreak and unlock (if necessary) with redsn0w.
    notes: be sure to have bootloaders if you want to unlock, google for it.
    before try to connect to youtube be sure to connect first to internet.

    this work for me.

  • 420

    Chris. T

    Hi just got my iPhone 3G v3.1.2 unlocked and now my youtube is not working. will any of the previous fixes that has been posted work for me? If not can you help me?

  • 421

    isaya

    hello Chris and Ahmed. please refer to the link below i just fixed the youtube problem on 3g 3.1.2 unlock blacksnow.http://www.redmondpie.com/fix-blacksn0w-wifi-youtube-gps-problem-on-iphone-3.1.2-firmware-9140085/

    It a great help!

  • 422

    Ahmad

    Worked like a charm! Many thanks!

  • 423

    barak

    thanks!!! ahmad from israel!

  • 424

    mamacita

    i had no luck with isaya’s method, but i figured it out and got my youtube going and have no problem with wifi.
    1. restored
    2. put regular att sim in to activate.
    3. make it ra1n
    4. unlocked

  • 425

    isaya

    I am glad you solve it, each phone has it own way , i fixed 16g iphone 3.1.2. which link mentioned above but i have problem with 8gb iphone phone call and wifi .
    1. I jailbroken and unlock perfectly with ra1n
    2. phone has hardware problem with call voice end caller can’t hear my voice on call, so if headjack is attached only they can hear. I tried blog call ed ” Call drop while you talk” fix the problem with call
    2. wifi keep dropping off , if phone near router too close it pick up strong signal otherwise no signal of wifi
    I have tried so many method and realize many iphone come with so many problem they all not related to same models and capacity.

    ANy one had idea let me know.
    Thanks

    • 425.1

      diepset21

      hey isaya,

      i tried you method with the cydia.iphoneil.net repository but then when i tried to look for “push fix & youtube” i couldnt find it in cydia or rock?

      please let me know, what other options i have, thanks!

  • 426

    germbunnnny

    Hi there, as my 3GS frimware 3.1.2 is not jailbroken, however, i still get “youtube is not available” everytime i try to log into the youtube app, am i right to say the above method doesn’t apply to me? Any alternative ideas to fix my issue?

  • 427

    mamacita

    use WinSCP to look in “/private/var/root/Library/Lockdown” see if “Activation_records” folder is there. I din’t have it before, and after used method above it appeared, now youtub is working..

  • 428

    Long

    Isaya method works perfectly on my iphone 3g 16gb firm 3.1.2

  • 429

    Ryan

    Hi I am new to this site pls cud som1help I hav a iphone3 g unlocked on o2 an my utube won’t work so cud some 1 help thanks

  • 430

    mamacita

    google “push fix”

  • 431

    Shrimant Patel

    Step 1 – Start ‘Cydia’ on your iPhone springboard.
    Step 2 – Select ‘Manage’ tab at the bottom of your iPhone screen and then select ‘Sources’.
    Step 3 – Select ‘Edit’ and then select ‘Add’. Now enter a URL source. Type ‘http://cydia.iphoneil.net’ and select on ‘Add Source’. Once Cydia has added the source click on ‘Return to Cydia’ button.
    Step 4 – Once the installation is completed. Search for ‘Push Fix & Youtube’ in Cydia and install it.
    Step 5 – This app will automatically fix issues related to youtube on your unlocked and jailbroken iPhone via blacksn0w and blackra1n RC3.

  • 432

    Basem Antonios

    Hi guys!

    First I want you to smile OK! cause I just fixed my push notifications on my 3gs 32G iPhone in a very simple way after I spend long days searching on the internet and trying a lot of trial.

    OK guys let’s do it..

    1. Put the old AT&T SIM or any activated or unactivated AT&T SIM in you iPhone.

    2. Do the factory restore by using ITunes. (update carrier data Don’t worry I did that) your iPhone will restart and will say ” waiting for activation ” That cool.

    3. Then blackrain/blacksnow with the old AT&T SIM
    “Mine says NO SERVICE” so don’t worry Restart you and wait until see ” waiting for activation ” then remove AT&T SIM and put in you T-mobile SIM or any working SIM what ever and then you will see “your phone has been activated”

    Congratulations :) You have activated unlucked jealbreak iphone with working Youtube and Push Notifcation :)

    A special Thanks for someone called ” geminiboi who get that idea , have Fun guys :)

    * No much People Know about this way PLZ try to spread it in many webs and blogs

    Basem_Antonios@yahoo.com

  • 433

    sammy

    I just buy I phone 3GS , but can not play youtube please help thank you……….

  • 434

    Jesus

    My YouTube from I phone don’t work

  • 435

    shaheed

    why my thingy dont wanna play

  • 436

    yugi

    i have no service for my iPhone. And nothing is working for me: safari, iTunes, and Installer.

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