Download old version of app

Unlike before, installing an older version of an iOS app is pretty simple. Albeit the process is slightly under the wraps. Hence, not too many folks would be aware of this important feature. Let me show you how it works! We shall update the post as soon as we find the solution.

Note: This simple trick will work with only those apps that were once compatible with the iOS version running on your device. For instance, Facebook had the support of iOS 7. Step 4. You need to tap on Download the prompt to confirm.

Choose the one in App Library, click Install to Device, the old version of app will start to download to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

App update is unavoidable, but with the help of AnyTrans, you could now backup your favorite apps the same as backup your personal data. If you have any other great ideas about installing an old version of app, please share it with us at the comment column. Installing Adobe Reader is a two-step process. First you download the installation package, and then you install Adobe Reader from that package file.

If you're running Mac OS X Select your operating system, a language, and the version of Reader that you want to install. Then click Download now. When asked whether to open or save the. Important: If you do not see this dialog box, another window could be blocking it. Try moving any other windows out of the way. Double-click the. If the download package doesn't appear in the Downloads window and a Thank You screen remains visible, click the download link on the Thank You screen.

If a dialog box appears telling you to quit Reader, close Reader, and then click OK. Reply Helpful Thread reply - more options Link to this Post. Oct 6, AM in response to raphaelstockholm In response to raphaelstockholm Did I not make this very clear? Only older versions of iTunes still support storing apps and iDevice screen page app layouts. Newer versions of iTunes did away with iDevice app support. No other options.

These procedures work. Carefully read and follow either procedure. Good Luck to You! Reply Helpful 1 Thread reply - more options Link to this Post.

User profile for user: raphaelstockholm Question: Q: Any way to download older versions of apps from App Store?

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These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple hasn't totally left old iPad owners behind. In addition to still signing the last iOS releases for those devices, you can still download software for them — assuming you know where to look.

This tip doesn't cover shopping for the old apps if you don't already own them, because there is no good way to tell if that app that now requires iOS 11 even had an iOS 9 version for the original iPad mini, or an iOS 5 one for the original iPad. But, if you bought the app, here's how to download it.

In this procedure, we've left out user credential verification steps. The frequency you have to enter them will depend on your device settings.

With that in mind, authorize through password entry when asked. Patience is also a must. The older devices aren't exactly snappy when responding to queries, and can have limited wi-fi speed. That all said, on with the show! To speed this up a bit, power-cycle your iPad completely before you get started. Hold down the power button for a while, and slide the toggle on the screen to turn the device off. Turn it back on by holding down the power button again.

Let the list load. The names of the apps will load first, and icons will follow, if you wait long enough. We did say you'd have to be patient.