Many iPad users are now lamenting the fact that YouTube is no longer an iOS native application. If you are wondering what that means, the short answer is this: in previous versions of iOS, the operating system of the iPad allowed you to launch and view YouTube videos. Essentially, YouTube was an app built-in to your iPad. With the latest update from Apple, all the Google products (Gmail, Google Maps, and YouTube) are no longer ‘embedded’ on the iPad’s iOS. This is part of Apple’s public ‘divorce’ from Google.
Many have asked, where did my YouTube go and how do I get it back? Well, it’s gone. From your iPad that is…but only for a moment. You will need to add it back manually if YouTube is important in using your iPad fully. Trust me – in my house, not having ready access to Berenstain Bears and Spongebob clips might have been a deal-breaker – which is where this solution comes from.
At any rate, help is here. The best solution is to make a ‘shortcut’ to YouTube’s mobile website. This is the best short-term solution. There is an iPhone app that is less-good, is too small, and doesn’t rotate properly on the iPad. It is compatible with iPad, but is not highly recommended.
The mobile version of YouTube’s website is very good, and presents very well on the iPad in both portrait and landscape orientations. You also have access to the previously accessible buttons to get to your account, favorites, playlists, history and more.
Take a look at this short video to learn how to bring YouTube back to your iPad. YouTube has said that a native iPad app is in the works, and will be available in the next few months, but in the mean time, go with the mobile web version.
httpv://youtu.be/6ZNgSQEFzcM
Thank you!! I am wondering what else went away. Hope not too much!
Thanks, have tried a number of u tube aps, but none let you store favourites, of behave in such a good way that the native ap did.
Wish I had not updated to ios6. First booboo I’ve known Apple make.
Thanks! Give the Jasmine app a try…while we wait for the YouTube app sometime this winter.
Thanks! I was at a complete loss…thought I had done something wrong. I appreciate the information.
Thank you!
Another stupid thing straight from apple folks! We have 3 iPods and an iPad but after these are no longer usable (which wont be long) I will buy another brand. Android is my best friend! A $600 iPad thats less than 2 years old and is no longer supported is not a good way to keep customers.
Thank you it worked and was very helpful.
Thank you very helpful. Did any other app go away?
HUGE thanks- I didn’t know it was missing until I needed it last night
Thank you. Your help was right there and I never needed to feel any sadness, just happy and satisfied to have You Tube back!
I wouldn’t buy anything from apple anymore … :(
Apple your just something I used to like