Submitted by Marshall Walker on
iPhone 3G owners can finally stop threatening to throw away their phones. Users with older iPhones can now download legacy versions of apps that no longer support their device. For example, the iPhone 3G only supports iOS 4.2.1, and iPhone 3GS users will not be able to download iOS 7 when it is officially launched on September 18th. This causes a problem for users with older phones because most apps currently require iOS 4.3 or later to work.
As you can see from the screenshot above, the App Store will now give you the option to install the "last compatible version" of an app. So if you're stuck at iOS 4.2.1, but the app you want to install now requires iOS 4.3 to work, you can now download the 4.2.1 version of that app.
This is great news for people with jailbroken devices and older devices like the original iPhone. It is also good to know that you can now hold onto your iPhone even longer than before, and can ignore future iOS updates if you choose too.
Also don't forget, this does not mean you will have access to every app in the App Store. It will only work with apps that originally supported your current version of iOS.
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Mods greg replied on Permalink
Help on how to install app on my iPhone 3GS.please thanks.nosa Greg
Alli replied on Permalink
This message comes up on my fone but when i say download it asks me to login and when i do it just keeps bringing back up ny username and blank password ? when i put it in again that just keeps happening ?? Anyone can help ??
Anonymous replied on Permalink
Not working for me. Any idea?
Derek replied on Permalink
I don't get that option screen either, just a later version of OS required! I have been trying for days & more, various ways. My iphone3 was reset before I received it so haven't managed to add any apps at all, so it does appear a bit redundant?? :-(
Marshall Walker replied on Permalink
What apps are you trying to install?
Issam replied on Permalink
Whatsapp
ahir replied on Permalink
iphone os 4.2.1 whatapps plzzzzz..
samuel accorlor replied on Permalink
iphone os 4.2.1 whatapps plzzzzz.. and other app
samuel accorlor replied on Permalink
iphone os 4.2.1 whatapps plzzzzz.. and other app
Anonymous replied on Permalink
I am sick of this phone I am using I have not been able to use some apps which I won't on it pls help me out
Anonymous replied on Permalink
I am sick of this phone I am using I have not been able to use some apps which I wont on it pls help me out
Anonymous replied on Permalink
can't update my whasapp. every time I update it through apple store, it says : this version o whatsApp has expired. Please go to the App store to update it
Derek replied on Permalink
whatsapp would be good for starting, facebook, tripadviser, booking.com and so on. Do I need to jail break the phone or can I force an upgrade to the latest OS? Any guidance appreciated to a complete novice! Many Thanks, Derek.
jony ghosh replied on Permalink
temple run 2
Marshall Walker replied on Permalink
Temple Run 2 is pretty new, there are not many older versions of it.
Benjamin Appiah replied on Permalink
I was trying to download whatsapp on my iphone 3gs ios Version 4.1 but it is asking for version 4.3.
Please advise me on what to do?
Micah williams replied on Permalink
I am not getting to download whatsaap and blackberry messenger to my iPhone 3G when I try to do same I am told to update ios 4.3
Rudra Paudel replied on Permalink
My iPhone 3G and iphone 4 don't install any apps.
Shamim akhtar replied on Permalink
I cant instal whatsapp and iOS 4.3 plz help me befor workig but no working now
Raymond replied on Permalink
I also got the same problem with my phone please an I seriously need help urgently
Shamim akhtar replied on Permalink
I cant instal whatsapp and iOS 4.3 plz help me befor workig but no working now
Ziyarmal replied on Permalink
Sir
I have iPhone 3
I download Facebook,and games
PlZz help me
iOS 6
Anonymous replied on Permalink
Dear Sir,,, please help me
I was trying to download whatsapp on my iphone 3gs ios Version 4.1 but it is asking for version 4.3.
Please advise me on what to do?
Iphone 3g worker replied on Permalink
First you have to update your ios verson on itunes but first give me your app store username and password and i'll fix it biometrically
Prejith replied on Permalink
I do not have computer I want to download watsapp on my iPhone 3g 4.2.1
kawooya alma replied on Permalink
i bought my iphone 3g from some one tried to open up my apple id in the above names and email but i cant open application store a can not download any thing that requires my itunes help me pliz
Adrian Robinson replied on Permalink
It's alway asking for 4.3 whenever am trying to download whats apps
Joe replied on Permalink
Hi guys I just got this iPhone 3G I think it was reset ever since iv been using it I can't download any apps to it. Can you Please help out. I need apps like whatsapp,facebook, and BBM if possible
Anonymous replied on Permalink
Yeah your right
caitlin replied on Permalink
i'm not getting this option how do i get it? I can't install facebook or anything??
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