able to download older version of Pandora onto iPod touch?

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able to download older version of Pandora onto iPod touch?

Hello.

I bought this used iPod Touch (version 3.1.3). When I first got it, I was really frustrated because the only reason I bought the thing was to play Pandora for my work, yet when I tried to download Pandora it said that I needed iOS 5. I tried to update my software but it won't go any further.

My friend was able to get the option to download an earlier version of Pandora and it worked. Today there was an issue and Pandora said there was something keeping it from playing and I should try to reboot the app. So I tried restarting the iPod AND the app, and finally was going to delete and reinstall Pandora. I deleted it but now I can't reinstall it!
I googled and searched these forums and couldn't find an answer. I did find this article: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2013/09/17/app-store-legacy-app-downloads/ saying that Apple would now let you download older versions of apps. Yet I am not able to on my iPod.

Someone please help! How do I get my iPod to offer me the older version of Pandora? Is there another way I can reinstall this onto the iPod? I need help, this is a work issue.

Thank you for your time.

iPod touch, iOS 3.1.3

Posted on Dec 14, 2013 10:35 PM

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MACOSX24

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Dec 14, 2013 10:52 PM in response to vixsly

I would first try restoring it assuming you don't have anything important on it because you just got it. Either way restore it and then try. If it doesn't work try downloading it by plugging it into the computer. I would also check to make sure that your device is on the supported devices list for the app.

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lllaass

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Dec 15, 2013 2:34 AM in response to vixsly

Then your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.

The redowndoad of comnpatible apps

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Dave98

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Jan 7, 2014 5:20 PM in response to vixsly

Have iTunes open, I think.

Download EasyFind at https://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11076/easyfind and search for .ipa on your entire hard drive. Sort by name and go to Pandora section.

5.1 will not run but 3.1.12 will on iPod Touch with OS 4.2.1

Double click on 3.1.12 and it will ask if you want to replace Pandora app with older version. Say yes and then sync you iPod Touch and it will work.

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Mar 21, 2014 7:59 AM in response to Dave98

Worked like a charm!

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Apr 15, 2014 10:22 PM in response to Dave98

Excellent. Solved my problem also. Thanks for the help.

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Jun 15, 2014 11:09 AM in response to Dave98

Dave98

This worked for me after all other responses essentially said "you are out of luck"

Thanks So much

Dave in Dallas

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Feb 8, 2015 10:16 AM in response to vixsly

Could somebody *pretty please* email me or dropbox me the Pandora 3.1.ipa file?? Pretty please?

Annie (boulder.esquette at that gmail place)

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lllaass

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Feb 8, 2015 10:21 AM in response to AnnePMitchell

That would not work since the apps are locked to the account that purchased them.

AnnePMitchell wrote:

Could somebody *pretty please* email me or dropbox me the Pandora 3.1.ipa file?? Pretty please? Annie (boulder.esquette at that gmail place)

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Feb 8, 2015 10:24 AM in response to lllaass

Illaass - oh, d*mn. Does anybody know *any* way to play Pandora on a Gen1 iPod Touch if you never had the app on there to start? I can't even display the Pandora site in Safari (just shows a blank page, probably because Safari is way too old too :-\ )

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LaRooser

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Apr 4, 2015 5:34 PM in response to vixsly

I am in the same boat. I do not have a backup of my itouch since my laptop outright died. I did a dumb thing and removed Pandora from my iTouch and now I can't download from iTunes based on the iOS. There has to be a way... Do I have to use a new application? *****!

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Dave98

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Sep 4, 2015 5:03 PM in response to AnnePMitchell

What is your email address?

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Dave98

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Oct 30, 2015 1:30 PM in response to Dave98

Interestingly my Pandora 3.1.12 stopped working recently. Read on the internet that the date and time needed to be set right for Pandora to work. My iPod ran out of battery and I lost the correct date and time and it wouldn't connect to Pandora. Set the correct date and time and it now connects and works.

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Avi Jae

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Mar 8, 2016 1:48 PM in response to Dave98

I also have a ipod and need an old version of Pandora. Pandora (and the internet) says app store will offer an older version download, but it does not. I've also tried a few other "tips and tricks" found on the internet to no avail. I don't have an old backup to grab the software from. Is there anything I can do?

Thanks!

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ChrisJ4203

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Mar 8, 2016 1:53 PM in response to Avi Jae

If the earlier version is available, it will show as indicated in this support document. Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support

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Avi Jae

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Mar 8, 2016 2:06 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Well, see, there's the problem. There is no app for the "Ipod" at the itunes store. And going to the app store on the ipod just brings up the latest download, with no option for the older device. i.e., it doesn't do what the internet says it will do. The only thing that happens is I get a message that says, "The app "Pandora" was not installed on the ipod because it requires a newer version of ipod software.

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