My sister just got a used iPhone from Game Stop for my nephew and i am trying to download a few games for him. However, whenever I hit install app it says "This app is incompatible with this iPhone". What do I need to do?
iPhone 4
What model of the phone is it, and what iOS is installed on the phone. The iOS is listed under Settings, General, About.
What model of the phone is it, and what iOS is installed on the phone. The iOS is listed under Settings, General, About.
Check the iOS version requirements for the Apps in Question and Check the iOS version of the iPhone.
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4S iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 5 iOS 6.1.x
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iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 6.1.x
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iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 3 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPad Mini iOS 6.1.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation. If you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher, then you will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
c. Resolving update problems
1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages
If the problem is not due to the version of iOS then look at the system requirements of the game.
I says it is version 4.2.1 (8C148) but I don't see the ios
JsparkyDavis wrote:
I says it is version 4.2.1...
Then it looks like it may be an iPhone 3G... If that is the case... then... it can only update as far as iOS 4.2.1
and the Apps you are trying to get probably require a later iOS Version.
That is the iOS version. More than likely it is a 3G, and iOS 4.2.1 is the latest version it supports. Many of the newer, more popular apps require iOS 5 or above. There is nothing you can do about that, it is a decision of the app developer. All of the apps generally post what iOS is required. Is there a particular app you are referring to?
I'm having the same problem with the same iOS version 4.2.1, 3G. Even when i try to DL apps with required iOS 4 or later required (example "Galaxy Rangers"), still get the Incompatible message.
There may be something else that apps needs besides being compatible with iOS 4 or later. I would check with the app developer or their support website to see what other requirements there are.
If you look in the app store, you will see that in addition to iOS 4 or later, the app requires a 3GS or higher to operate. That is why it will not download for the iPhone 3G.
Message was edited by: ChrisJ4203
Why doesn't all apps requiring iOS 4.0 or later work with iPhone 3G?
APPS COMPATIBLE WITH IOS 4.2.1
Search for apps compatible with iOS 4.2.1 here
http://sites.google.com/site/iossearch
http://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/public-beta/finding-apps-for-older-dev ices
DFTT. Read some history. Repeats the question all the time.
DFTT Lol
How come you bought (it might be iPhone 3G, 3GS, or 4)?
And how come you bought a used one?
Because it is cheaper.
"This app is incompatible with this iPhone".
