If you need older apps for that iPad, if you have a computer with an older version of iTunes ( version 12.6.5 or earlier ), you can try downloading the most recent versions/s of app/s, by accessing the iOS App Store, through iTunes 12.6.5, logging into the iOS App Store using your Apple ID and password and then, download the recent version of the app/s you like to use on your iPad into iTunes 12.6.5, on your computer, FIRST!

Method using an older, app supported, version of iTunes. Tap the OK button just below the prompt to start the downloading of the older app version to your iPad. Would you like to download this version now? Then, try tapping the download “cloud” icon next to the app, in this location, to see if the small window pop-up prompt appears that states that there is an older version of the app that is compatible with your device. Tap the PURCHASED icon/menu option and a list of purchased apps should appear. Tab/section/button in the iOS App Store app menu on the older iPad model. 12.6.5 or earlier ) once the current version is downloaded elsewhere, the app should appear in the PURCHASED Method using a newer iDevice running a more recent iOS version.Īlso, whether the app is downloaded to a newer iDevice or to an app supported version of iTunes ( vers. The simple gist of this user tip is that you either use a newer iDevice, running a later iOS version OR use this special iTunes version 12.6.5 on a computer to download the most recent version of the needed app, FIRST! Not all third party developers will retain their older app versions on Apple's iOS App Store servers for older iDevices to still be able to download/install and use!Īpple and Microsoft no longer retain much older versions of their iOS apps on Apple’s iOS App Store servers, any longer.

It is a third party app developer’s decision to keep older versions of apps on Apple's iOS App Store servers, or not! NOT ALL apps in the iOS App Store will still have older iDevice compatible versions still available, but hidden, on Apple’s iOS App Store servers. There are a few ways to try/attempt to get an older version of any app. Apps may have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

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