Workaround for blocked sign-ins on sideloaded YouTube apps on iOS (last tested on YouTube v17.36.3 on Sep 11, 2022)

YTSideloadSignInFix.md

Update 2 (Nov 23, 2022)

YTSideloadSignInFix no longer works. This guide might still work but I'm not quite sure.

Update 1 (Sep 21, 2022)

This workaround may no longer be needed; inject YTSideloadSignInFix to be able to sign in to your tweaked YouTube app. This guide will still be here future reference if need be.

YTSideloadSignInFix

Workaround for blocked sign-ins on sideloaded YouTube apps on iOS (last tested on YouTube v17.36.3 on Sep 11, 2022)

Note: It is recommended that you go through this guide entirely before following along and attempting it yourself.

Pre-requisites

• "Fix YouTube Sign-In" Siri shortcut: https://www.icloud.com/shortcuts/c9ab07183d7241fa97e5727b43d07fc0.
• YouTube app from the App Store. You should now have two YouTube apps, one sideloaded and one from the App Store.

Instructions

1. Open the Shorcuts app and run the "Fix YouTube Sign In" shorcut.
2. An alert will show up; read it VERY carefully. Press "OK" to continue.
3. Open the sideloaded YouTube app and attempt to sign in, but DO NOT enter an email just yet.
4. Long-press on the URL (🔒 accounts.google.com) and copy it.
5. Return to the Shortcuts app.
6. Another alert will show up; again, read it carefully. Press "OK" to continue.
7. Open the regular YouTube app (the one from the App Store) and attempt to sign in, but DO NOT enter an email just yet.
8. Long-press on the URL (🔒 accounts.google.com) and copy it.
9. Return to the Shortcuts app.
10. The sign-in page will show up. If you have done everything correctly, you should be able to sign in with your credentials.
11. Once you're done, an alert will show up asking if you want to open YouTube; press "OK".
12. Profit? 🎉

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