How can I obtain older version of the Kindle App for use on an earlier version of the iPad?

You're wrong. I am on my iPad with iOS 5.1.1 and it will NOT let me download Kindle app for the iPad from the store. It does not ask if I want to download an earlier version - it just tells me I need IOS6 which of course I can't get.

If you try and download the new app from your iPad 1, when you select install, if there is still an older version/s of the app on Apple's servers, there will be a prompt that pops up asking you if you want to install the last compatible version of that app.

Try it to see if it will let install the older Kindle app.

Make sure your iPad is updated to iOS 5.1.1.

SFSailLady wrote:

You're wrong. I am on my iPad with iOS 5.1.1 and it will NOT let me download Kindle app for the iPad from the store. It does not ask if I want to download an earlier version - it just tells me I need IOS6 which of course I can't get.

You need to download the app to your computer through iTunes. Then, when you try to download it to your iPad, you should be offered the option to download a version compatible with your iPad if the developer offers one.

If you try and download the new app from your iPad 1, when you select install, if there is still an older version/s of the app on Apple's servers, there will be a prompt that pops up asking you if you want to install the last compatible version of that app.

Try it to see if it will let install the older Kindle app.

Make sure your iPad is updated to iOS 5.1.1.

Another work around is if you have iTunes on your computer, you can download the recent iOS app to your iTunes iOS app tab/area.

Then, on your iPad1, try and download/install the same app, then, it should pop up a message asking you if you want to install the latest/last compatible version.

There is no sync-ing of the iPad necessary.

Use the iOS App Store App on your iPad and search for the Kindle app and then try to re-install this app.

You do not sync your iPad to the Mac.

All you should be doing is dowmloading the recent iOS app version of Kindle through iTunes on your computer and that's it.

After that, eveything else is done via your iPad, alone.

SFSailLady wrote:

Well, it seems like the workaround doesn't work. Unfortunately. I did download it to my computer and try to sync it and it just says I have to upgrade to IOS6.

Then that means that Amazon doesn't offer a version for older versions of iOS.

I worked the issue by using the Customer Contact on Amazon where I initiated a call and talked to a representative. The problem at that point of not being able to download the older Kindle version was fixed. The issue is between Amazon and Apple. Just make sure that Amazon is aware that the problem has returned and they will fix it.

I believe that the downloading the Kindle app now works for iPad 1s.

Well, it seems like the workaround doesn't work. Unfortunately. I did download it to my computer and try to sync it and it just says I have to upgrade to IOS6.

If that doesn't work, then Meg St. Clair is correct.

Amazon has not left an older version of its Kindle App on Apple's iOS app servers.