How To Force Desktop Version of YouTube in Safari for iPhone & iPad

For those who want to use desktop version of Youtube in Safari for iPhone and iPad, We’ve prepared a step by step guide to force Desktop Version of YouTube in Safari on iPhone. All you have to do is follow this tutorial and all of the Youtube desktop features will be on your iOS device.

How To Force Desktop Version of YouTube in Safari for iPhone & iPad:

1.Before moving on to the tutorial, you have to enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Open “Settings” > “Safari” > “Advanced“>“JavaScript”>“On“.

2.Open Safari app on your iPhone and type “www.youtube.com/?app=desktop” and Tap on Go.This will take you to the desktop version of Youtube.

3.Now if you don’t want to use the 2nd method, follow the steps below.

• Open Safari and type “http://youtube.com”, Tap Go.
• You’ll see mobile version of Youtube, Tap on the menu and scroll down.
• All you have to do is tap on “Desktop“. There you go desktop version of Youtube is live.

4.iOS 9 & Later:

• Open Youtube in Safari.
• You’ll see a circle icon located on the top right side of the screen, Tap and hold on to circle button.
• A pop-up will show up, select “Request Desktop Site“.

5.iOS 8:

• Open Youtube in Safari.
• Now tap on the URL to highlight and bring up bookmark menu.
• Swipe downwards and you’ll see “Request Desktop Site” option.
• Tap on it and all done.