Older Apple TVs can get YouTube back, but it will cost you

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http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims3/GLOB/crop/3292x2252+0+0/resize/1200x821!/format/jpg/quality/85/http://hss-prod.hss.aol.com/hss/storage/midas/3ec6df73b99e4f3f4d20aa141faebfda/202588253/dda2fcdf443c4890817777c133626f9c.jpeg (http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/04/youtube-for-apple-tv-2-with-atv-flash-black/)A few months ago Google made changes to its YouTube app and pulled it from old second-generation Apple TV boxes (http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/21/youtube-app-smart-tv-iphone-ipad/) (as well as some other older smart TVs). Now, if you're longing for the heady days of 2007 and aren't ready to upgrade (probably a good idea, with new hardware right around the corner), there is a way to get it back. Firecore has added a YouTube plugin (http://firecore.com/blog/13332) to its aTV Flash (black) software for jailbroken (http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/04/jailbreak-for-second-gen-apple-tvs-updated-work-continues-on-th/)Apple TVs. If you own a third generation (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT200008)Apple TV (on sale since early 2012, supports 1080p), then this doesn't apply to you, since you still have YouTube. But if your ATV2 (http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/29/apple-tv-review-2010/) is still in use, this will get it back... for a fee of $30. With Apple's big event just a few days away (http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/27/apple-iphone-event-announcement/) and a new$150 Apple TV rumored (http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/02/new-apple-tv-price-and-universal-search/) to be on the way we can see why this isn't the time to buy an upgraded model. You could buy a Chromecast plus whatever is announced on the 9th and do just as well -- or use AirPlay, if you also have iOS or Mac hardware. If you prefer the DIY route and want native YouTube playback, though, you can follow the instructions here (http://support.firecore.com/entries/346673-Installing-aTV-Flash-black-).
http://www.engadget.com/2015/09/04/youtube-for-apple-tv-2-with-atv-flash-black/