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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 ↓

  • truehybridx

    umm probably the wrong place to ask but can someone on 1.0.2 upload their mobilephone.app directory to sendspace for me….. i need to test something

  • ked

    I have a question. I have 1.0.2 unlocked iphone. I’m trying to make the youtube work because it doesnt connect. i did this

    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. Credit goes to brasuco, Darkmen, and Deleonju

    It didn’t work. was i suppose to use ibrickr? all i did was unpacked the files to a folder in my documents and then i pressed (CLICK HERE)activate.bat i followed all the steps and my iphone rebooted but youtube still cant connect.

    i also tried 1. Open installer, and install the update if prompted.
    2. Go to sources and tap Edit and Add
    3. Add this URL: http://i.unlock.no
    4. Tap Done and then Refresh
    5. Go to Install (at bottom) and scroll down to the Unlocking Tools category and click the youtube fix

    that didn’t work either. Anyone help please?

  • Peter

    Mohammed
    If youtube is working on the wifi and not on the edge. You just need to set the password in
    Settings/ General /Edge it will be setup for AT & T.

  • Mohammed

    Hi well as far as i am aware i have the correct settins for EDGE:
    I am using it on Orange contract and its all been activated by them
    The settings i have are:
    APN:Orangeinternet
    Username: Orange
    Password: Multimedia

    It doesnt really make sense as i am able to watch Youtube when im on Wifi but cant on Edge, plus the settings should be correct if i am able to use Safari, Weather, Maps, Stocks etc etc
    Im really desperate here, please can someone help me as im considering just sending the phone back

  • Peter

    Username: Orange
    Password: Multimedia
    are for GPRS WAP and not GPRS
    Try
    Username: user
    Password: pass

  • Mohammed

    Ive already tried that one … and it still doesnt work ?
    Is there anything else i can check, i just want to get it sorted.
    Is the phone faulty or is it a network/software issue ???

  • Peter

    A link for GPRS info for UK
    Vodafone, Orange, T Mobile & O2 ???

    http://www.filesaveas.com/gprs.html

  • Mohammed

    Ive definitely got the correct GPRS Settings for Orange.
    So is the phone buggered, so i can send it back or is it something else ….

  • Peter

    If the phone works on wifi and not Edge/GPRS
    it has to be a setting on your iphone or at Orange.
    The only way to know is to try your SIM in a working
    iPhone. Sorry.

  • truehybridx

    to limited, hey thanks for atleast trying but that mobilephone.app goes for 1.1.1, it just had different languages than wht my original has

    to edge problems, first thing yall need is to get the APN patch to make your settings stay, then look on your old phone for that service and find where it has the login info such as the APN address
    or you can call customer service n ask for the settings

  • ZenJim

    I upgraded from 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 using the 1.1.2 jailbreak and now my youtube isn’t working. iPhone was jailbroken before and everything was working. Tried the youtube fix from unlock.no but no luck. Have tried the youtube fix from conceitedsoftwares help section but no luck. Have restarted phone several times. Any other ideas?

  • truehybridx

    well if your not on at&t youtube doesnt fully work unless your on wifi (or did someone fix that)

    try it on wifi and see if it works period

    oh when you were on 1.1.1 was itunes giving you any problems like saying the device cant be written to or read from or the device is not connected

    it has to be 1.1.1 cuz when i use 1.0.2 it works just fine

  • ZenJim

    I’m on AT&T and tried it on my home wifi and work wifi. Had no problems when I was on 1.1.1 or 1.0.2, just having problems with 1.1.2.

  • truehybridx

    oh hmm cant help ya…. i havnt messed with .2 yet but y didnt you just haveitunes turn it on then if your at&t

  • ZenJim

    I’m not sure how to do that. I checked iTunes, but couldn’t find anything in there about youtube. How do you have iTues turn it on?

  • truehybridx

    i dont member sry…. for some reason my youtube never asked that even after i restore

  • eliqul

    i have the same problem as ZenJim, youube was working perfectly fine on 1.1.1 but when i updated it to 1.1.2. Youtube does not seem to work, and i tried it on my wifi, any help?

  • eliqul

    ZenJim I just fixed it, does your your tube says “cannot connect to youtube”? if it does, then you have t0:

    1. add http://i.unlock.no,
    2.go to unlock tools
    3. instead of clicking youtube fix
    4.click on youtube activation for 1.1.1
    ( dont worry about 1.1.1, it works for 1.1.2, i guess since i didn’t install it earlier, my 1.1.2 did not have the certificate to operate youtube)
    5. install it, and your set

    get back to me if you get it

  • truehybridx

    well did any of you try youtube before trying any patches cuz mine works fine considering I can search or anything just play….. mine is 1.1.2 with touch free jailbreak which kinda failed

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    if youtube worked on 1.1.1 and you just upgraded to 1.1.2 then it should just work unless you did something wrong.

  • Mohamed

    Just wanted to thank you it worked for me just fine !!!THNX ALOT!!u made my day for real!

  • ZenJim

    I restored my iPhone back to 1.1.1 and did the prep and upgrade to 1.1.2 again and it’s all working fine now. Not sure what went wrong the first time but everything is working fine now.

  • Michael

    Hi, i have done tarable mistake here. i instaled 1.1.1 virginizer 04.01. from limitededitioniphone sources. but the stupid thing i have done is that i had 03.14.08_G. NOW I HAVE FIRMWARE 03.14.08_G With 1.1.1. and this has done that i CANT use any sim card. just like ipod touch. i have 7R735 serial. what can i do? please help me!

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    try putting your phone into dfu mode and restore

  • Michael

    thanks everything is fine now, the youtube if fix too >D

  • Hoss

    I tried the fix through installer, but now it stats “you tube is not avilable” instead of “can not connect to you tube? ” is shows that fix as version 1.1.2 i have version 1.0.2 is there another fix out there?

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    If you have 1.02 you should:
    A. Upgrade
    B. 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=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.

    Or read above to do it on a MAC

  • Will

    I deleted the files in /var/root/Library/Lockdown/activation_records and now my iphone won’t connect or charge when I connect it to the computer. Can anyone help me out with this?

  • truehybridx

    well hmm try reinstalling the patches from LEI or i.unlock if not then were gonna have to find you a copy of the activation_records…. btw wht FW u using

  • Mokie

    Hello.

    I have an OBT 1.1.2 version of the iPhone. I have managed to downgrade to 1.1.1 and jailbrake it. Then I upgraded to 1.1.2 and jailbreaked it in there as well.

    I can’t get the YouTube to work though. I tried the one from this place. No luck.

    Any suggestions?

  • Will

    Yeah nothing has worked so far, I think i need some activation records. I am using FW 1.1.2…jailbroken, not unlocked

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    TRY THE MANUAL METHODS BELOW

    To get youtube working on you have to put these 3 files: (link below)
    data_ark.plist
    device_private_key.pem
    device_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_records

    find below entry in the data_ark.plist
    -DeviceCertificate
    copy what is between

    open .plist found in activation_records find DeviceCertificate
    paste between


    If you do not have an activation_records folder:
    1). Create an empty activation_records folder
    2). copy the three files described
    3). remove all the files in the pair_records folder
    4). reboot

    http://www.filefactory.com/file/9e0917

  • Basim

    I think I have damaged my bottom part of the screen; the Icons at the top part I can be activated but the lower Icons I can not activated by touching; I think at one time I have pressed hard by my fingers on the lower part of the screen and for this Ihave lost the bottom controller. There are no spare parts available at Dubai where I live. Can you please advise?

  • meb

    hey can someone help me i did everything on ma iphone but now its telling me to activate and connect to itunes so i connected it but ma computer doesent recognize it nothings happening!
    plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    thank u

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    Basim Please check out:
    https://limitededitioniphone.com/iphone-touchscreen-fix-increase-sensitivity/

    Meb please describe your problem more and state what firmware you have

  • Will

    Can someone tell me what file is supposed to be in activation records? My iPhone will not show up on my computer nor charge from it.

  • Celine

    I got my iphone unlocked at a shop and when I try to go to youtube it says”cannot connect to youtube” and when I ry to connect to safari it says” safari can’t open because it can’t find the server” but I am at home and connected to my wireless network and it says so in the settings. i tried doing the thing by opening installer and adding the url and when I try to refresh it, it says “Refresh Failed Could not refresh sources!” could you please help me out because my sister’s itouch is connected to youtube so its not a connection problem but i think its because the shop unlocked my phone.

  • Rick

    I have tried all of the youtube fixes and everything else described above. I am running 1.1.1 firmware on an unlocked iphone on tmobile. I am using a pc, Tzones is working fine, youtube works great when i am on wifi, but when on edge only plays some of the featured videos, and says “YOUTUBE NOT AVAILABLE” when i try to search or goto most viewed, etc. What do I do?

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    Celine you are not connected to your wireless completely. Try clearing all of your network settings and reconnect to your network.

    Rick many of the youtube features do not work on edge. you can only play videos you have already viewed recently.

  • Celine

    THANK YOU so much!!!!!! that worked perfect!!! you are so smart thank you so so much you saved my life

  • Rich

    Hey buddy, i have a friend that knows a lot about iphones and he assured me that it is possible to have a fully functional youtube over EDGE even though he has tried to fix mine without any success LOL, i can only view the videos under “history” and the “featured” ones…..are you 100% sure that it isn’t a way to get a fully functional youtube over EDGE?

  • truehybridx

    i dont get it???? how come at&t EDGE works with youtube but none of the other networks…………

  • Limited Edition iPhone

    if you are using the 5.99 proxy hack then youtube will not be fully functional. You can get it
    Fully functional with the 19.99 plan.

  • truehybridx

    hmm i really thought there wasnt much of a difference between em except the price…..

    eh ill just keep up using the mirrors instead like mxtube

  • Rich

    Well i have always been using the $19.99 plan and as a matter of fact when i first bought my iphone it was unlocked with the 1.0.2 firmware, i updated it by accident and my friend re-unlocked it again so now i’m using it with the 1.1.2 firmware……..youtube used to work with the FW 1.0.2 before, but now it’s just not the same all i can watch are the videos under “history” and for some reason the “featured” ones even though the “YouTube Not Available” windows still pops up i can ok the pop up and watch the “featured” ones…..Mmmm very fishy…

  • truehybridx

    i think they just tried too hard with keeping it secure and ONLY AT&T and kinda screwed up somewhere

  • Rich

    Also my friend says that youtube should be fully functional on my iphone because it’s not an 1.1.2 OTB i just upgraded it by accident……but i still can’t get the damned thing to work 100%!

    I have tried every single update and tweak to try to fix it and nothing, anyone please?

  • Mail

    Just got my iphone running youtube. Yeyyy….currently enjoying it. Mine is on firmware 1.0.2.

    I downloaded the three files. Then uploaded them into my iphone.

    Opened the data_ark file in windows notepad. Copied text between the data key and paste it into the activation file (edited in windows notepad again of course). Then saved the activation record file and uploaded into iphone using ibrickr.

    Restarted the phone and now enjoying it. Yeahhhh… after 4 days of figuring out…oooo forgot… this might help to understand the process…http://www.ging.co.nz/youtube.php… but do not copy his lenghty text… use the one in your iphone instead(use notepad on windows). good luck guys

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