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download SD version of HD movie

Ever since ios 7.1 on my ipad (4th gen), I can no longer download SD versions of movies I've purchased in itunes. Before ios 7.1, you could search for the movie you purchased, tap the SD button next to the HD button which would be highlighted by default, and then you would be presented with a DOWNLOAD button. Now, I am presented with a WATCH button that takes me to my "Purchased" list of movies. In there, there is no longer any option to select SD. I can only download an HD version. Does anyone know how to do this on an ipad since ios 7.1 has changed it?

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Posted on Mar 16, 2014 8:36 PM

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May 21, 2014 6:52 PM in response to jasonfissure

I found a way to download SD on your iPad without a desktop machine. But it is a pain in the you know what.

1. Sign out of you iTunes account on your iPad

2. Search for the movie

3. Select SD version

4. Click Buy Movie (you won't be recharged)

5. Sign in with account that originally purchased the movie

6. You will be asked if you want to download the movie, Select Download

7. Movie will download in SD

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May 22, 2014 9:32 AM in response to Zigamorph

Thanks, Zigamorph. I'm going to try that. It does sound inconvenient, but, if it works, I'll take it.

BSween

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Jun 12, 2014 12:06 PM in response to jasonfissure

I have a way to solve this issue! Buy an iPad 1. I still have two old ones for my daughters but just got a newer one for them too. That is when I noticed the inability to download the SD version of movies I own directly to the newer iPad. I remember being given the option on the iPad 1 via a pop up dialog box to download the movie in SD OR HD. Voila, it's still there...but for some reason they've removed this feature on newer iPads (iOS). So to solve this issue, get your hands on the first iPad ever made and stop jumping through the new apple hoops. :) Or, sync your newer ipad with your desktop/itunes...if you want to take a couple steps back.

cbhvb

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Dec 20, 2014 1:13 PM in response to jasonfissure

On my ipad iOS8 in the Purchased > Movies section it doesn't give me an option to download HD or SD. It only downloads the originally purchased version. If, however, you go to iTunes and look up the previously purchased HD movie, you can then select SD and download it.

Sep 5, 2015 12:53 PM in response to Zigamorph

Thanks a lot Zigamorph! Worked out!

It is a pain in (...), but the alternative (via desktop) is even worse i my case...

Thanks again!

Apr 25, 2016 9:27 AM in response to jasonfissure

Solved: open the iTunes Store app on your mobile device. Search for the program you wish to download. Select the program which takes you to the details. You will see a hyperlink below the description that says " also available in SD". Select that then start the download.

download SD version of HD movie