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Smart212 Author

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Netflix for iOS 9.3.5

I have an iPad mini and couldn't download the Netflix app. It's requesting for iOS 10 or later and my current version is up to date. How can I download it please?

iPad Mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Apr 21, 2018 6:46 AM

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MichelPM

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Posted on May 19, 2018 3:34 PM

IF you need older versions of apps for your older device, there are two ways of getting them.

The first and easiest way is to download the newest app to a newer iDevice, first.

Then go back to your older iDevice, download the newest version of the app, once again, and if the developer/s has/have left an older, compatible version of their app/s on Apple's app servers, then you will receive a small window pop-up prompt that states that there is an older version of the app that is compatible with your device.. Would you like to download this version now.

Tap the OK button just below the prompt to start the downloading of the older app version to your iPad.

If you need apps for your older iDevice, if you have a computer with an older version of iTunes (version 12.6.4 or earlier ), you can try downloading the recent app/s, by accessing the iOS App Store, through iTunes, and then, download the recent version of the app/s you like to use on your older iDevice to iTunes on your computer, FIRST.

IF you own a computer with an older version of iTunes already on it, try using that version as an older iDevice does not need the latest iTunes version.

If you have a computer, but NO iTunes on it, here is a link to the older 12.6.3 version for download found in this Apple weblink.

Older versions of iTunes found here.

https://support.apple.com/downloads/itunes

iTunes 12.6.4 here.

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT208079

DO NOT download OR USE the latest version of iTunes (version 12.7.x) as there is no more support for saving apps in iTunes under the most recent versions.

If you have already downloaded the recent 12.7.x version of iTunes, NONE of what I have wriiten here in this post reply may work!

You will need to use an older iTunes version and once it is downloaded and installed on your computer, at launch, hold down the Opt/Alt key on your keyboard while launching this older iTunee version, so you can create a new Tunes library.

BEFORE DOING the IMMEDIATELY ABOVE, if you use iTunes on a computer and already have an iTunes Library, you will need to find the iTunes Library folder on your computer and, temporarily, move/copy this folder to another location so you do not accidentally write over your existing current iTunes library.

Then, back on your older iDevice, you can try to download the latest app from the iOS App Store and if the developer/s has/have left an older, compatible version of their app/s on Apple's app servers, then you will receive a small window pop-up prompt that states that there is an older version of the app that is compatible with your device.. Would you like to download this version now.

Tap the OK button just below the prompt to start the downloading of the older app version to your iDevice.

If you are successful in getting apps on this iPad, consider looking for more “up to date”, third party iOS web browsers for that version of iOS.

Some third party web browser developers supported their web browser on iOS 9.3.5 and are more up to date than the over two year old iOS version of the Safari Web Browser.

If you use iTunes on a computer, some third party iOS web browsers that may still have older versions for iOS 9.3.5.

Perfect Web browser

Dolphin Web browser

iCab Mobile Web browser

Maven Web Browser

Opera Web browser

Maxthon Web browser

Good Luck to You!

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MichelPM

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Dec 20, 2018 5:22 PM in response to threesixty

Your info is incorrect.

If you use my link below and choose one of its three methods, you WILL get an older version of Netflix to install on your older iPad.

I see this issue constantly and just recently got someone else to use one of my solutions/procedures and got an older version of Netflix.

Netflix iOS versions go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best work with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

Good Luck to You!

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Dec 26, 2018 3:35 AM in response to Wardy777

The family sharing option doesn't work for this because the two other iPad 2 models use two different Apple IDs and passwords.

You must carefully read, follow and use my iTunes procedure/method in this link below.

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Dec 30, 2018 10:32 PM in response to kailey2007

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best work with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

Netflix has older iOS app versions that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Jan 2, 2019 10:41 AM in response to msmith2045

If you even bothered to read this post, I have offerd a perfectly good set of solutions, many times over in this thread post, to get older versions of apps, like Netflix, to older iOS devices.

If you even bothered to peruse the replies on this page, alone, I presented my three, possible, solutions 6 replies above yours, with a link you can tap on and follow, if that is even possible for you!

It is the same three possible solutions/procedures I have been posting here, ad nauseum, in this post thread AND all over these iPad/iPhone communities for the past 3 years!

Look for it on this page, 6 post replies above your last useless reply comment, and CAREFULLY read and follow ALL instructions and you will GET your older, working version of Netflix back!

It pays to read instead of just posting two totally useless rant/complaint comments, neither of which is allowed in these Apple technical support communities, per the Apple technical support community Terms of Use we all agree to when we sign up here.

Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community

MichelPM

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Jan 5, 2019 6:19 AM in response to negkwa

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/iTunes procedure.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-13282

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

The Netflix app has versions in the iOS App Store that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

Also, I would STOP using that 2-2-1/2 year old Safari web browser, as it is, probably, not safe and secure to use any longer, and seek out a third party web browser that is STILL currently being updated and STILL being supported on iOS 9.3.5.

Heed my advice on this issue in my above link.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Jan 9, 2019 4:08 PM in response to Cbiljan

Can you use any of the 3 methods in my link below, for the umpteenth time, already?

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/iTunes procedure.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-13282

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

The Netflix app has versions in the iOS App Store that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

Heed my advice on this issue in my above link.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Jan 17, 2019 6:58 PM in response to Ryanwest08

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/iTunes procedure.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

The Netflix app has versions in the iOS App Store that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Feb 11, 2019 2:18 PM in response to visioneros

Older versions of apps may still exist in the iOS App Store, despite the fact the apps may have moved on to an higher minimum iOS version, now.

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/older iTunes procedures.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

A Disclaimer.

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

The Netflix app has versions in the iOS App Store that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

If you could not get any three of these procedures/solutions to work for you, you did something wrong.

All three of my meticulously written out procedures work if you follow along carefully.

My 2nd and 3rd procedures/solutions work for sure!

If you can’t get any of these to work you missed something/did somethng wrong!

Best of Luck to You!

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Apr 4, 2019 11:11 AM in response to adhnanamg77

To add this link, again!

If you use my link below and choose one of its three methods, you WILL get an older version of Netflix to install on your older iPad.

I see this issue constantly and just recently got someone else to use one of my solutions/procedures and got an older version of Netflix.

Netflix iOS versions go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best work with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Follow using my older iTunes version CAREFULLY, as well.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

I update this link frequently.

These procedures work for ANY iDevice, not just on iPads.

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

Good Luck to You!

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Apr 23, 2019 9:28 PM in response to adrikos891

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially carefully read when you need to use my older iTunes procedures.

All three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from the iOS App Store.

Netflix has older versions, still in the iOS App Store, that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

Heed my advice on this issue in my above link.

Best of Luck to You!

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

May 24, 2019 9:55 PM in response to msmith2045

All of MY procedures work!!!

Do you own a newer iDevice?

Do you own a real computer?

Older versions of apps may still exist in the iOS App Store, despite the fact the apps may have moved on to an higher minimum iOS version, now.

If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.

CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/older iTunes procedures.

Any and all three of my procedures/solutions work!

Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community

A Disclaimer.

Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions still available from within the iOS App Store.

The Netflix app has older versions, in the iOS App Store, that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1.

There are three ways to try/attempt to get an older version of an app. Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.

Also, I would STOP using that nearly 3-year old Safari web browser, as it is, probably, not safe and secure to use any longer, and seek out a third party web browser that is STILL currently being updated and STILL compatible with older iOS versions found in my link above.

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Aug 5, 2019 5:29 AM in response to LD150

If you want a better performing older iPad, try all on my tips in this link below.

Tap on the link below to my iDevice/iOS performance/optimisation user tips link

Slow iPad on iOS 9, 10 or 11! - Apple Community

Try all of these tips and leave each tip active together. Do not simply try every tip individually, expecting just one tip to be a performance “cure all”.

Many of these tips are designed to work together to help improve overall iOS/iDevice performance.

I still use my 8-year old iPad 2 everyday and it is still receiving regular app updates, albeit, fewer of them as time has passed.

For an 8-year old device, it is still working reasonably smooth and performance is better than average for this device with uneccessary items toggled OFF or disabled.

I would STOP using that 3-year old Safari Web browser, as it is, probably, not safe and secure to use any longer, and seek out a third party web browser that is STILL currently being updated and STILL being supported on iOS 9.3.5.

Here are a few third party web browsers that I know are STILL being updated and supported on iOS 9.

Popular third party, iOS 9 and earlier compatible Web browsers are more quickly dwindling, now.

Older iOS devices and users had about a dozen popular and regularly updated, well known and secure, third party Web browsers to choose from at one time.

We are down to seven, now.

Here’s what’s left.

iCab Mobile Web browser

Dolphin Web browser

Dolphin Incognito Web browser

Aloha Web browser

Snow Bunny Web browser

Private Browsing Web browser

Maxthon Web browser

Possibly, changing Web browsers may help with your online banking issue by still being able to actually use the banking Website, instead of the app.

Good Luck to You!

MichelPM

Level 10

81,300 points

Sep 9, 2019 1:18 PM in response to werkrop

Did you try installing the version of iTunes that was at the link that I posted in many of my replies here?

Special iTunes 12.6.5.3 found here.

Deploy apps in a business environment with iTunes - Apple Support

iTunes 12.6.5 for the Mac requires OS X El Capitàn 10.11.4 or later. Not sure of Windows PC requirements on this version.

Feb 21, 2019 1:21 PM in response to Smart212

The app must have been downloaded previously on that Apple ID
If it still says "Unable to Purchase - Netflix isn't compatible..." then go to:
Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings

This worked for me. Hope this helps!

Good Luck :)

TiCoui

Level 1

4 points

Mar 26, 2019 10:55 AM in response to MichelPM

Worked perfectly!

I will repost Aerodevil here. And Step 3 is crucial, to search on already downloaded apps, not app store.

Go to the App Store on the iPad
Select "Purchased" icon at the bottom.
Search for NetFlix in the LEFT search bar labeled "Search Purchased Apps"
Select the cloud download button next to the NetFlix app.
It will let you know that you can't run the latest version and ask if you would like to download the last compatible version.
Download it!

Netflix for iOS 9.3.5