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Can I download an older version of an app that supports my iOS

I have an iPad mini 3 that is at iOS 12.5.5 and can’t update to a newer iOS. I want to download an app, but I get a pop up that says can only download with iOS 13 or newer. Is there a way to download a version that is supported by iPad 12.5.5?

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi

Posted on Sep 28, 2021 7:24 AM

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Sep 28, 2021 7:34 AM in response to Beccabrown716

If you have a device with a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is installed on your iPad - an App purchased on the newer device can unlock access to a previous version of the App that is compatible with an older version of iOS.


This workaround does not work in all cases - and is entirely dependent upon the App Developer having left the older version of the target App available within the App Store.

Can I download an older version of an app that supports my iOS

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