grace_hambrook
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Q: I can't download Snapchat on my iPod Touch 4G- it says I need IOS 7 which I can't get. However, I was able to download an older version of the app from iTunes last weekend without any problems. How do I download an earlier version of Snapchat?

Last weekend I was able to download an earlier version of Snapchat from iTunes without any problems.

I now won't let me download Snapchat at all, saying it needs IOS 7.

Why is it doing this and how can I download an earlier version of Snapchat onto my iPod again?

I don't understand why this week it has started saying I need IOS 7, without giving me the option to download an earlier version.

 

Many Thanks

iPod touch (4th generation), iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Mar 21, 2015 12:19 PM

by lllaass,Apple recommended
lllaass lllaass
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A:

Try:

Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)

App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club

App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app

You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

 

However, sometimes a previous version is not available.

Posted on Mar 21, 2015 12:36 PM

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    JonahMC30 JonahMC30 Jul 25, 2016 10:16 AM in response to grace_hambrook
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    Jul 25, 2016 10:16 AM in response to grace_hambrook

    I need to update to ios 7 on my ipod 4th generation which has ios 6.1.6 and to get apps like shou and other apps that I really need.  But I can't.  If the people who work at apple are reading this... please make it so ipod 4th generations at ios 6.1.6 can update to the latest ios.  I would be really relieved and I'm sure quite a few people have this problem.

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    lllaass lllaass Jul 25, 2016 10:26 AM in response to JonahMC30
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    Jul 25, 2016 10:26 AM in response to JonahMC30

    As already stated in this discussion, the 4G iPOd's hardware does not support higher than 6.1.6. The limiting hardware is the that the 4G only has 256 MB of RAM.

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