Program obsolescence is an endemic disease that affects the entire technology industry and Apple was not going to be less, although to be fair it must be said that Apple is one of the companies that most support software It gives its equipment for long periods of time, although like everything in life, the specifications of certain hardware are lagging behind, not being able to update the software at the same rate.
This is what has happened with the YouTube application on the 2nd generation Apple TV and devices that have stayed on iOS 6. After a statement in official document by Google, this application will stop working on these devices due to an update of the YouTube data API, this implies that certain points are being updated and adding new features so it will stop working on a good part of iOS terminals in addition to the Apple TV 2 as I have already mentioned.
All users who own an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch will keep the application as long as their device have an iOS 7 or later version installedFor example, the oldest device that YouTube will maintain will be the iPhone 4. Other devices on iOS 6 or earlier versions of the system will have to visit m.youtube.com through Safari or another browser.
Moreover Apple TV owners with a first or second generation model, meanwhile, they will not be able to access YouTube directly. Google has also dropped native support for some non-Apple platforms, such as Google TV devices still running version 2, a couple of game consoles and a collection of Sony and Panasonic televisions as well as Blu-Ray players. In general, the affected products date back to 2012 or even earlier.
The only thing that I do not quite understand is the withdrawal of YouTube from Apple TV 2, since it can still be considered an almost current product because there is only one generation after it and integrates the same hardware as iPhone 4 With a system that requires less resources, the only difference with the third generation would be that it does not support 1080p and that its CPU is less powerful, facts that are not enough to explain this movement.
I would like someone to answer me, if I have an apple tv 2nd g, and I jailbreak it, we won't be able to see youtube either? Greetings
How about Armando, as far as I have investigated and tried to work with my Apple TV 2nd Gen, they can't see YouTube either, you can install movie managers like Kodi and aTVFlash, to apply apps to Apple TV, but I can't make Youtube show As an app, so far it seems only by downloading a browser and entering directly through the browser from Apple TV, but I have not found the way yet, if you know something new I would appreciate info. Greetings.
What little mother to do that! The strange thing is that I almost bought the apple tv together (3) and the only one that you tube was erased was the one in the living room is it because the other two I hardly use them and they have not been updated?
I have the 2nd generation apple tv and it is jailbroken but I can't do any upgrade and I can't connect it to the tv, how can I fix this, please help
Yesterday I was watching YouTube, and not today.
I get a warning that informs me »youtube is not available. Try it again later"
The fact is that I can see it on my apple ipad.
It seems that this message I appreciate all of us today… .. how cool, how can you withdraw this application… without a doubt the one I use the most on APPLE TV. It's not understood.
Never again an Apple. The most interesting thing about the device is access to YouTube. This occurs when the brand begins to decline.
Miguel, this is a lie, on the APPLE TV 2 and 3 generation YouTube continues to function normally.
regards
I have a third generation model A1427 with a Software version 7.2 (7512) and a few days ago the YouTube application has not played. The same legend mentioned indicates me.
I already restored it, I completely restored it and nothing ...
Protesting against programmed obsolescence, as it is possible that they FORCED you to buy another apple TV if ours is good, rather they should feel proud that their devices are so good that they last a long time, what an absurd world !!!!!