Remote App doesn't work with iPod 2nd Gen or iPhone 3G

Question

Level 1

4 points

Remote App doesn't work with iPod 2nd Gen or iPhone 3G

I have been using till recently the "Remote" app to control a Apple Express base station from an iPod 2nd Generation (and it also would work from iPhone 3G. It worked great.

Today, I noticed that it is not working. 😠 I am getting a message that says the the update of the App is no longer compatible with the iPod or the iPhone that I was using. Both of them are running Version 4.2.1

Does anybody know anyway to get the iPod 2nd generation or the iPhone 3G to be compatible with the "Remote" app? Is there anywork around.

My teenager loved to be able to control the tunes in his room with one of these devices.

I appreciate any advice or help you can offer. 🙂

Posted on Nov 14, 2012 10:31 PM

Reply

Answer 1

lllaass

Level 10

210,411 points

Nov 15, 2012 6:32 AM in response to davidtony

Maybe:

Remote app for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch can't connect to iTunes or Apple TV

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1947

If you have a copy of the Remote app in your iTunes library that is compatible with your iPod delete the app from your iPod/iPhone and sync the app to yur device.

If not, delete the version in you iTunes library and transfer/copy the app to your iTunes library by

iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

There is no way to the later version on your devices.

Reply

Answer 2

davidtony Author

Level 1

4 points

Nov 15, 2012 10:24 AM in response to lllaass

I found the solution. I have a older version of the app in my time machine backups...

I followed this...

http://gigaom.com/apple/recover-older-versions-of-iphone-apps-after-updating/

Reply

Answer 3

Xenic

Level 1

11 points

Nov 22, 2012 12:48 PM in response to davidtony

It's a pity Apple won't make old software available for iOS as they do for old Mac OS computers. I still run computers over a decade old, but can't use a 3G with 4.2.1 to send music into my airport express without a plug and wire into the amplifier. I sent feedback. I have no backup version of Remote as this is an old iPhone that wasn't mine originally.

Reply