Q: My iPhone 4

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franick01

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Q: My iPhone 4

I have been using my iPone 4 for a long time and no problem. Today went to update iHeart Radio app and now it says not compatible and Dragon Go as well. If I uninstall them will I lose them all together? Or am I better off not updating these and leave alone. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Are they going to make all app not compatible for iPhone 4? I love the phone and have iTunes version 12.1.2.27 and iOS 7.1.2 on phone. I want to keep this phone a little longer.

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Jun 29, 2015 1:56 PM

I have this question too

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sterling r

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As long as the apps are still in the app store you will be able to download them again with the article I provided. Im not exactly sure what you mean by losing them altogether.

Posted on Jul 7, 2015 7:52 AM

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sterling r Jul 1, 2015 12:53 PM in response to franick01
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Jul 1, 2015 12:53 PM in response to franick01

Hey there franick01,

It sounds like your these two apps on your phone have updated and now give you a message saying they arent compatible with the iOS version you have. If you downloaded them from the App Store then deleting them will not remove them from your purchased history. You may be able to delete the apps and download the latest compatible version of the apps with this article:

Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling
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franick01 Jul 1, 2015 1:42 PM in response to sterling r
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Jul 1, 2015 1:42 PM in response to sterling r

I have the latest version of iTunes version 12.2.0.145 just updated it and if I delete these apps then I may lose them correct? If I delete them and try to download them again it will say that message again and may lose it all together.
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franick01 Jul 7, 2015 8:07 AM in response to sterling r
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Jul 7, 2015 8:07 AM in response to sterling r

If I uninstall my apps for the phone and reinstall them will I then get the update?
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Bay Complex Jul 7, 2015 8:44 AM in response to sterling r
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Jul 7, 2015 8:44 AM in response to sterling r

May I get a response to my post here: iPhone 6 plus won't sync to itunes !!!
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sterling r Jul 8, 2015 2:43 PM in response to franick01
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Jul 8, 2015 2:43 PM in response to franick01
Oh I see, thanks for the clarification. No it shouldn't automatically update but to be double sure, you can disable automatic updates in your settings:

To set options for the App Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
Turn off automatic downloads. Tap Apps in Automatic Downloads. Apps update automatically over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option.
App Store settings - iPhone
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sterling r

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Jul 7, 2015 7:52 AM in response to franick01

As long as the apps are still in the app store you will be able to download them again with the article I provided. Im not exactly sure what you mean by losing them altogether.

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