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Youtube Not Working On Your iPhone?: Steps To Fix

September 1st, 2007 · 433 Comments · Apple, iPhone, Mods

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: https://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” https://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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433 Comments so far ↓

  • Steve Keys

    Limited, do you replace the files in:

    /var/root/Library/Lockdown

    or

    /private/var/root/Library/Lockdown ?

    Because both paths have the same files in them.

  • Evildark

    Shawn,

    I got my phone unlocked by my friends. When its in my hand, it was already unlocked. However, i couldnt use youtube and couldnt be able to retrieve mails from yahoo account.

    My iPhone was still 1.0.2, and before doing the install i did kill all the related iphone applications by hitting Ctrl-Alt-Del (Window).

    Make sure iTune is not connected. Run the file “activate.bat”, follow instructions, then restart.

    1 shot youtube, and somehow im able to retrieve mails from yahoo now — happy face 🙂

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    They should be the same just replace both 🙂

  • chris

    Okay sorry I know this probably been covered already but I am still not clear on this so please don’t yell at me.
    I have an unlocked working phone running 1.02. I am using a mac ppc. I have ssh installed, what steps do I need to do in order to get youtube working?
    Thanks in advance!

  • Jazz

    hello:

    I just bought an UNLOCKED Iphone and it has no youtube :@
    How can I install those files so that I do not relock my iphone or have to reset it through itunes? Can you please help me step by step, I would really appreciate it!

  • shawn

    @Evildark and @ “Limited Edition Iphone”
    IT WORKED! you guys are seriously amazing.. thanks a lot dudes! really really really appreciate it!!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    Chris follow the UPDATE:

    download 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/*.*

    JAZZ are you on PC or Mac?

  • Evildark

    @shawn

    Grats. Periodically check this site and help ppl out. Also, discovering new stuff is always exciting 😉

  • Evildark

    @Limit

    Is there any possible way to make calls from skype – skype on iPhone? The idea comes from making calls without any carrier 😀

    I tried to use http://www.s4iphone.com (which is exactly a small skype application running on iPhone); however, it requires “Skypeout” in order to make outgoing calls. Everytime i called my pc thru it, its ringing but disconnected 1 second rite after that. However, it also means this is possible because the signals get thru (because its ringing). We just need to somehow pass that Skypeout wall.

    Any solution 😀 ?

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    I am not sure how the skype programs work. I have heard of them but never checked to see how they work on the iPhone. Open up a discussion in our New Forum: https://limitededitioniphone.com/forum

  • Jazz

    @ Limited Edition Iphone:

    I am using a PC. so I am not sure which files to download, and once downloaded, where would I install the files on the iphone? Please help me!!! I really want this application to work on the iPhone! Remember my iPhone is unlocked and I dont want to risk relocking the device, or having to restore it.

    I really appreciate your help!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    JAZZ

    5) Download and unpack this file:

    http://rapidshare.com/files/55289251/PACAY__by_brasuco_.rar.html or http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O8W10E2C

    6) Extract the files to a folder on your desktop and run “(CLICK HERE)activate.bat” and wait. You will have a fully activated iPhone with Youtube.

  • Harsh

    Hi there,
    Ok I m a total novice at this, I bought a unlocked phone so I m guessing its already activated. I tried step 5 and 6 but nothing…. I just wanna understand how y’all r connecting yr iphone to the computer just with the simple usb connection rite? In addition, my computer doesnt have Itunes installed do i need to install it and restore anything to get youtube working? Any help wud be highly appreciated.

  • Harsh

    Ohh I am using Windows XP

  • Harsh

    Ok i was looking at the Command Prompt for some reason iphone doesnt seem to be connected with my computer. the part where it is suppose to say “waiting for iphone….. established ” I dont have anything like that….I m sure I am not connecting the iphone correctly… Sorry for soo many messages.

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    you will need to install itunes for your computer to recognize the phone

  • kevin

    Is there anyone out there able to get the Youtube ‘search’ function working over Edge? Thats the only thing that my phone is lacking right now. Everything works over WiFi but my Youtube ‘search’ function is dead over Edge. Can someone help me or is that not possible yet? Thanks.

  • kevin

    To follow up on the last post, everything on my phone works over Edge as well EXCEPT the YouTube ‘SEARCH’ function. Please help!!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    people have reported that the search function is not working if you have the $5.99 t-zones plan… It is most likely that the search uses a different port for traffic.

  • kevin

    Hey LEI, are you on Tmobile too and do you have the same problem? If not, what do you suggest I do? Do you think a future hack can solve this? If not, I can live with this. Its a minor issue but its bugging me that this is the only thing not working , lol.

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    I am on tmobile but not using edge at the moment because i breath wifi. Almost everywhere i am there is wifi. I may add the 5.99 plan soon. Is that what you are on?

  • kevin

    Sorry for the delay, forgot the address of this site, lol….but yeah thats the plan I’m on, the t-zones 5.99 plan. If somebody could get the ‘search’ function to work on Edge, our phone would be so much more versatile because WiFi is not as well dispersed and hogs batteries.

  • Jazz

    Sorry for all the questions!

    I downloaded Paccay…extracted the files usinf winrar to a normal folder on my computer, then ran activate.BAT…but nothing seemed to have changed on my iphone? I am not sure if I am doing it wrong? when it said to reboot the iphone, i waited till it said slide to power off….then powered it off….restarted it and nothing changed when i rebooted it and tried to go on to youtube. Is there something else I should be doing? Please let me know. Thanks!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    You need to delete all the files in the folder: /var/root/Library/Lockdown/

    and then download 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/

  • Jazz

    where is the folder: /var/root/Library/Lockdown/
    and where is the folder: in: /private/var/root/library/lockdown/

    do I need Ibricker to access this file? I dont have it downloaded on my computer or anything. My phone is already unlocked so there was no need for me to use it.

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    use winscp and login through ssh

  • luap

    i used the software to get youtube and my phone is n ow stuck with the apple logo after i rebooted. has this happened to anyone? have i bricked my phone? is there a solution? thanks

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    That should not happen from the youtube software. Plug you phone it and let it charge all the way and then turn it on. if not hold down the bottom button and then turn the power on and continue to hold the button until it says please connect to itunes and restore.

  • noTube

    Hi there.

    Still not working, after trying:

    1) download the youtube_fix.zip
    2) delete all files in /var/root/Library/Lockdown/
    3)delete all files in /private/var/root/library/lockdown
    4) copy files from youtube_fix.zip into both locations
    5) ran PACAY bat file (which seems to duplicate some efforts)
    6) even created the folder that someone suggested was missing above.

    7) restarted a few times…

    8) on windows xp …

    9) didn’t try the “safe mode” approach that someone said above…

    any tips would be greatly appreciated – do I have the wrong order of operations or something?
    thanks!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    did you try doing a full restore and then:
    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=O8W10E2C

    6) Extract the files to a folder and run “(CLICK HERE)activate.bat” and wait. You will have a fully activated iPhone with Youtube.

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  • gaurav

    ok I need some crazy help I have an iPhone and live in Belize I have wifi but when I try to use youtube it cannot connect and iTunes does not work here so I do not know how to restore it. it is unlocked I have a pc but I dont understand how to fix youtube I have ibricr can u please help me

  • gaurav

    and my phone is v 1.0.2

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    download 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/*.* with ibrickr

  • gaurav

    and my mail does not work also. Please help me I feel like crying the iPhones costs for 3500 in Belize and the person who I bought it from says it my fault when i never did anything to it. I invested a lot of money in it..

  • gaurav

    thanks for the help for the youtube I will try it in a while thanks a lot

  • gaurav

    thanks for the help for the youtube I will try it in a while thanks a lot for your help.

  • gaurav

    ok i cant download the files you told me to download from the website you gave me is their any other website

  • gaurav

    are u there i need help pleaese help me

  • Evildark

    are u sitting on a fire lol ? Stay calm down, things will be alrite. All of us here already sucessfully got all features worked, so there is no reason you have to cry relentlessly 🙂

  • abhinav

    Hi I bought a unlocked iphone and the version is 1.0.2 however I am not able to connect to youtube.
    however i am able to use safari and mail over wifi.
    please guide me in anyway possible to make youtube work on my iphone.
    all the help will be really appriciated as i am very new to all this.

  • abhinav

    please anyone just help me…..I bought the phone just for the youtube…..plz help me.

  • gaurav

    Ok I replaced the 3 files and it still did not work please help me did I have to extract the file why does it still say cannot connect to youtoube please help me

  • gaurav

    Evildark please help me

  • gaurav

    Please help me

  • gaurav

    Ok i have already started crying

  • gaurav

    Limitededitioniphone please help me

  • gaurav

    how can u find out if your firmware is 1.02 or 1.01

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    Go to settings–general–about to find your firmware. If you are asking for help their is no need to make a bunch of comments. Just list was firmware you have a the steps you have taken and where you are stuck.

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