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It boggles my mind that I'm not able to download the oldest released version of software that was compatible with my old version of iOS. My iPad is too old to
by HanClinto 2y ago
It boggles my mind that I'm not able to download the oldest released version of software that was compatible with my old version of iOS.
My iPad is too old to upgrade to the new OS, but yet no software is available for it in the store, because all new apps are encouraged to be re-released for the newest version of the OS.
My device is completely frozen in time from whatever software was installed on it when it went out of support.
- Ntrails 2y agoI have an old iphone somewhere and I also experienced this frustration. I appreciate you're not compatible with my ios - so give me the one that was. I don't care about whatever features you've added However, I do suspect app developers don't want to be on the hook for supporting old versions, should they continue to serve things in need of security fixes etc etc. I don't entirely attribute it to malice.
- philistine 2y agoWhat are you talking about? You can absolutely download the last compatible version of an app: https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios/tips/how-to-get-apps-for-old-iphones-and-ipads https://appleinsider.com/inside/ios/tips/how-to-get-apps-for...
- HanClinto 2y agoThanks for the link! I wasn't aware of some of these workarounds. Your link is very helpful, but also notes some of the limitations. Namely, this doesn't work if the software has been purged due to not being updated recently, and it doesn't really work to find new-to-me software (that I haven't purchased previously). Even if it's technically possible to reinstall software that I've previously purchased, it is very limited in its ability to install new-to-me software.
- philistine 2y agoApple is never going to keep an app in the Store if the dev removes it or fails to follow Apple's rules. That's the deal, pray Apple doesn't alter it further.