Iframe, object or video tags not working on IOS

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IFrame, video or object tags. none of them working on IOS. There is no problem on Android.
I am trying to show embedded youtube videos but it only shows blank screen. 

you can see codes below link. Please help. I have tried many many solutions written on web but nothing worked out. It makes me crazy. 

https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/phonegap/K856L608gQQ
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The problem might not be the iframe or embed, but the preceding code.
Have you checked the value of the 'url' variable prior to adding the iframe?
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makes sense but I have also tried to add url manually as static code. It didnt work out either :S 
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OK, have you tried a completely different url, then, to see if this happens with any website or if this is a specific youtube problem?
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Yes, I have tried with different url. Not specific to youtube. didnt work either 
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Strange.
Which webview are you using?
Do problems arise on multiple iOS versions?

It should work properly, so I would suggest you try a simple hard-coded (non jQuery) iframe, first, like here:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/26...
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sorry, i dont understand what you mean by which webview. How can i check it ? 

Yes, problems arise on multipler IOS versions. I use phonagap developer app to test it. 

I tried hard coded iframe before but didnt work out  
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I use phonagap developer app to test it.
Hm...that might change things. Have you considered testing on real devices? Perhaps there is no problem at all!

With PGB, you can choose between WKwebview and UIwebview, at least when building with the latest PGB version.
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I actually test it on real devices by phongeGap developer App. 

here is how I do. I use phonegap desktop. I choose project folder and initiate the app. 

Then i install phonegap developer app on my Ipad or Iphone then I connect to desktop application and test it on device. 

but thx. I will test it different way as you said. I will generate ipa file and install it. I will post feedback soon 
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ok. It worked when i generate ipa file and install it to my device using itunes. 

The problem wasn't about the code from beginning. It was all about the way i test. 

Here is a suggestion for the one who is beginner like me ...
Dont test your IOS app on phonegap developer app. 

Thank you for help