I wanted to use my iPhone 4 as an iPod so I connect to the radio I bought and the sound bar that has an iPhone cradle but it says it has the latest version of iOS which is 7. 4 how can I make this my ipod

I wanted to use my old iPhone for as an iPod or apps for my kids but I can’t download anything thing because it’s still using iOS 7 which it’s says is up to date on my old phone

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 9:58 AM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 11:09 AM

Hello Edwrdturf,


It sounds like you are wanting to use your iPhone 4 as an iPod but its on iOS 7 and you cannot download any apps. The iPhone 4 cannot update past iOS 7, iOS 8 is for iPhone 4s or later. At this point the iPhone 4 is vintage or obsolete, check out this link to learn more about vintage or obsolete devices.


Vintage and obsolete products


You may be able to sync music to your iPhone 4 using iTunes this would allow you to use the iPhone 4 as an iPod, check out this link for support.


Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer


Cheers!

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Aug 23, 2020 11:09 AM in response to Edwrdturf

Hello Edwrdturf,


It sounds like you are wanting to use your iPhone 4 as an iPod but its on iOS 7 and you cannot download any apps. The iPhone 4 cannot update past iOS 7, iOS 8 is for iPhone 4s or later. At this point the iPhone 4 is vintage or obsolete, check out this link to learn more about vintage or obsolete devices.


Vintage and obsolete products


You may be able to sync music to your iPhone 4 using iTunes this would allow you to use the iPhone 4 as an iPod, check out this link for support.


Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer


Cheers!

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I wanted to use my iPhone 4 as an iPod so I connect to the radio I bought and the sound bar that has an iPhone cradle but it says it has the latest version of iOS which is 7. 4 how can I make this my ipod

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