HT201377: Install an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X

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l_duncan

Q: Cannot Download New App

I want to download a new app (PicMonkey) that does not have a version compatible with the iOS I have. My iPhone uses iOS 7.1.2 and I cannot update it anymore. Is there a way to download the app I want onto my iPhone?

iPhone 4, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 14, 2016 11:25 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Apple recommended

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Aug 14, 2016 11:31 AM in response to l_duncan
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    Aug 14, 2016 11:31 AM in response to l_duncan

    Depends upon the developer, some allow you to download older compatible versions of their apps. If the app is free try downloading the current version on your computer's iTunes so that it's in your account's purchase history, and then on your phone go to the Purchased tab and see if you can download an older version of it - when you try to download it from there you should see something similar to below if you can :

    app previous version.jpg

     

    If it's an app that you have to buy to download contact the developer first and see if the above will work