How can I get my old ipad (9.3.5) to work with Libby again? I have tried the new certificate work around posted previously and for a while it worked well. But now when I try to open the app, I get a Try Again error. I have tried reinstalling, clearing the cache, etc. Nothing has worked. I have also tried other free ebook apps, but none are as good and easy to use as Libby for me. Are there any new solutions out there?
iPad 2, iOS 9
The available Libby App requires an iPad capable of iOS10 or later.
The iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).
Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. These models of iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are obsolete.
You need to consider that compatible Apps for older 32-bit architecture models of iPad are no longer available. App Developers have dropped all support for 32-bit devices - and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps have been retired and removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad.
Certificate work-arounds for older models of iPad will become increasingly ineffective. Without benefit of iOS updates, both the Certificate Store and supported cryptography are no longer being updated. Sooner or later, as is perhaps now the case, you’ll not be able to use many Apps and online services.
As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS than your iPad is capable, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.
For information, here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:
32-bit devices (obsolete)
iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1
iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)
iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)
64-bit devices
iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.7
iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.7.5
Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.4.1
The available Libby App requires an iPad capable of iOS10 or later.
The iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).
Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. These models of iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are obsolete.
You need to consider that compatible Apps for older 32-bit architecture models of iPad are no longer available. App Developers have dropped all support for 32-bit devices - and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps have been retired and removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad.
Certificate work-arounds for older models of iPad will become increasingly ineffective. Without benefit of iOS updates, both the Certificate Store and supported cryptography are no longer being updated. Sooner or later, as is perhaps now the case, you’ll not be able to use many Apps and online services.
As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS than your iPad is capable, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.
For information, here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:
32-bit devices (obsolete)
iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1
iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)
iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)
64-bit devices
iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.7
iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.7.5
Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.4.1
Realize that iOS 9 is quite old now (like 6 versions behind when most app developers only support the last 3 versions). Having an app that worked on it for this long has been fortunate. However, it is likely Libby moved past iOS 9 a long time ago but didn't upgrade things on their end until recently which meant it really stopped working. Your post is not the first I have seen about Libby.
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