ekmi_1954

Level 1 (17 points)

Mac OS X

Q: "Old APP's" for iPad 1 (IOS 5.1.1)

Hi all,

all of a sudden, my mother (92 y) would like to make conversation ,etc. to her grandchildren with an iPad.

The day before yesterday I could shoot an iPad 1 with IOS 5.1.1 My question(s):

Is there a site, where I can download apps that can still be used with an iPad 1?

Which apps are originally installed in IOS 5.1.1?

Can I backup the excisting IOS 5.1.1 on my MAC Pro (YES) and install a new IOS 5.1.1 from scratch with all the

software that comes with IOS 5.1.1??

Thanks in advance

ekmi

OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Jan 8, 2016 7:26 AM

I have this question too

Q: "Old APP's" for iPad 1 (IOS 5.1.1)

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by ckuan,

ckuan Jan 8, 2016 8:33 AM in response to ekmi_1954
Level 7 (34,301 points)

Jan 8, 2016 8:33 AM in response to ekmi_1954

Can I backup the excisting IOS 5.1.1 on my MAC Pro (YES) and install a new IOS 5.1.1 from scratch with all the
software that comes with IOS 5.1.1??
Yes, restore as new
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201252
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by ekmi_1954,

ekmi_1954 Jan 9, 2016 8:03 AM in response to ekmi_1954
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Mac OS X

Jan 9, 2016 8:03 AM in response to ekmi_1954

That worked, but there are not many apps left that will run on an IOS 5.1.1. Is there a site where I can download and install "older"
applications that can run on IOS 5.1.1 (thinking of skype, which can even not run in "WEB-Browser-Mode")
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by Phil0124,

Phil0124 Jan 9, 2016 9:49 AM in response to ekmi_1954
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Jan 9, 2016 9:49 AM in response to ekmi_1954

You can get compatible versions of Apps for iOS 5,1,1 if the developer has such versions available.

n iTunes on your computer, download the App you want a compatible version for using the same Apple Id that the iPad has for the App Store. For Paid Apps its best to consult with the App maker to make sure there is a compatible App. With the App Downloaded to iTunes on a computer you can go into The App Store App on your iPad, Tap on Purchased, and Look for the App there. Tap on it to begin the download. It will likely say its not compatible, but if there is a compatible version it will offer to download it.
Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support
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