How to download applications on iPhone 7. What to do if an application from the App Store requires a new version of iOS or how to install the latest compatible version of the application for your iPhone and iPad

IN lately, prices for smartphones have increased significantly and now many are still using iPhone 4. Today we will talk about how to download any application on iOS 7.1.2.

After all, many people want to use modern programs. This is perhaps one of the most basic problems with old devices.

But don’t get upset right away, because there is one very proven method and I will be happy to share it with you and tell you what to do.

How to install applications on iPhone 4

So, well, I’ll start with the reason why today the iPhone 4 is considered so old and difficult to install any popular program.

It was back in 2010 and on June 7 this miracle was born, which now looks more like a small brick. However, back then it was the most powerful smartphone on the market.

After its release, technology began to move forward too quickly and literally three years later, Apple discontinued it.

In the same year it appeared completely new iOS 7, which has been changed enormously. Naturally, the requirements for it were much higher.

Unfortunately, it turned out latest version iOS supported by this smartphone. AND main problem today is that the applications we need require a minimum of iOS 8.0.

Let's look at how you can install older versions ( We do not connect the device to the PC):

• launch on yours computer iTunes, if not available, install (DOWNLOAD ITUNES);
• go to your Apple profile;
• going into App Store, we find the right application and install;
• Next, pick up your iPhone 4 and launch App Store;
• go to Updates — Purchases and finding the desired program, Click Install;
• a message appears stating that you have an old OS and you can install the version for iOS 7.1.2, to which we respond YES.

That’s basically the whole procedure, which actually won’t take that much time. The most important thing is that you don’t need to do anything complicated

If you search on the Internet, you can also find an option to install Jailbreak. Then you can get the necessary software through Cydia, but then see for yourself.

A lot of people do this, but I'm not a fan of it. I just want to warn you that the protection of your personal data immediately becomes at risk.

The situation is the same if you install through third-party sites. You can download something that is not clear and then you will get a lot of problems.

CHANGES. If you downloaded the latest version of iTunes, you won't find the App Store there. The solution to this problem is described here -

Today the sphere mobile technologies continues to develop at a fairly rapid pace. Progress in production cell phones and smartphones becomes especially noticeable if you pay attention to how quickly Yesterday's new products become obsolete, unable to withstand the competition of newly released flagships. We will talk about eliminating one of the signs of such obsolescence below.

iPhone and iOS obsolescence

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But if the process of obsolescence of hardware in most cases can be considered natural and necessary, then with software everything is not always so obvious.

In the issue of software obsolescence, two main directions can be distinguished:

1. Lack of support and updates operating system manufacturer for old devices
2. Absence backward compatibility new versions software with old OS

Support period

The first point is clear. The smartphone manufacturer does not want to spend effort and money on optimization of the new system for outdated hardware, even if this task is technically feasible. In addition to saving resources, this step also contributes to the rapid growth of sales of new manufactured devices (outflow client base to a more loyal manufacturer in in this case we neglect), which also does not speak in favor of increasing the duration of support for its products.

Software backwards compatibility

As for the question backward compatibility, then this side may seem even more controversial. To begin with, let us give a conditional answer in the context of the current article to the question: What is backward compatibility?

Backward Compatibility- is the ability of new software versions to work with old data formats on an old operating system

Both versions of this problem are very acute for owners of previous releases of the company’s cell phones. Apple.
For example, the latter is available to owners iPhone 4S version iOS - 9.3.5 , For iPhone 4 the situation is even worse this device can only be officially established iOS 7.1.2. And this despite the fact that latest operating version Apple systems on current moment time - 10.3.1

Consequences of software obsolescence

What does this mean?
One of the main troubles they will face users of legacy Apple devices - that, often, It is impossible to install some programs from the App Store on iOS below a certain release.
In particular, to install such popular program exchange quick messages and calls via the Internet, like Viber, from App store le will require availability installed version iOS no lower than 8.1. For applications such as Skype, network client VKontakte or mobile application Instagram, maximum old version of the phone system that meets the installation conditions for the listed software - iOS 8.0.

From all of the above, we can conclude that officially we do not have the opportunity install Viber on iPhone 4 . The same applies to the other programs mentioned: Skype, vk client for iOS, Instagram and many others. Moreover, the same fate will soon befall newer models, so this question in the future it may affect an increasing number of users of Apple products.

However, there is a way to install the same Instagram on iPhone 4. Work this method will be with most programs.
The essence of this method is preload applications from the App Store linked to Apple ID and subsequent installation of the supported version of the program on the phone itself.

So, we will need:

1. Computer with Internet access.
2. Connecting to the Internet on iPhone.

Let's get started.

Installing VK App in Apple ID via iTunes

If we try install the VKontakte program on iPhone 4, then nothing will work for us, we will get an error This content (app) requires iOS 8.0 or later with a proposal to update the device to iOS 8.0

But if we go along the path Settings - General - Software Update, we will see that we have installed " newest"Software, namely iOS 7.1.2, which is the latest for iPhone 4

This means that we will have to look for workarounds.

Download to your computer from the official website Apple program iTunes and install it.
Let's launch iTunes and log in using the account with which your iPhone was activated.

Now on the left top corner Click on the drop-down menu and select Edit menu...

In the list that appears, check the box next to Programs and click Finish.

Next, in the drop-down list, go to the Programs section we added.
In the central part of the screen, click on the App Store tab. In the upper right corner, in the search bar, enter the name of the program we are interested in, let it be VKontakte client for iPhone. Click the button under the application icon Download, enter the password for your Apple ID and click the Buy button ( The app is free, nothing to worry about)

The application is downloaded to our account, we no longer need a computer.

Installing VK App on iPhone 4 via the App Store

We connect the phone to the Internet via mobile network or via Wi-Fi. Let's launch App Store on the device and can immediately go to the tab Updates. Here we will have the same application that we downloaded from iTunes, that is, the client VK App. To the right of the program icon there will be a button in the form of a cloud with an arrow, which allows us to install the application from the Apple ID.
Click on the cloud

Now we will see a notification that To download the latest version of the program, an updated version of the operating system is required. But here we will be asked download previous version this application, which we will use by pressing the button Download

We wait for the latest compatible version to finish downloading and can launch the installed program.
It is worth mentioning that this way it will not be possible install the latest version of the program on iPhone(the solution to the issue is possible if you have a Jailbreak), that is, you will probably not have access to the full functionality of the application added in new releases, but for comfortable use Most often, this is not required for basic capabilities.

Today we talked about how to install the program on iPhone with outdated system iOS.

Long support and constant updates to you.

Yesterday we talked about how iPhone and iPad can be installed outdated versions applications using the Charlie program. From the comments to that article it turned out that there is a simpler way that does not involve using third party tools. This method only works if the new version of the application is not supported by your device due to system requirements.

If you are using an old Apple smartphone or tablet, or have not updated iOS to version 8 or 9, you will inevitably encounter limitations - the App Store will prompt you to update the operating system first. However, you can cheat and download not new version application, but compatible with old technology or an outdated build of iOS.

How to install on iOS old application version?

1. Go to system settings iPhone or iPad and turn on iCloud synchronization.
2. Launch iTunes on your computer and download the application you need, even if it’s a new version.
3. Open the App Store on mobile device and find the application you downloaded through iTunes.
4. Near the application name, instead of the “download” button, a button with a cloud will appear, which shows what is in your account a "purchase" has already been registered and you can freely download this application on your device.
5. If your iPhone or iPad is incompatible with this application, the system will display an error and... offer to download the version that was once compatible with it.
6. Wait a while - the outdated version of the application will be downloaded to your device.

We emphasize once again that this installation method can only be used on older devices (iPhone 3, 4, etc.), and install outdated versions of applications on new smartphones and Apple tablets you can use the Charlie app, which we recently wrote about. Charlie works as a proxy that downloads from Apple servers the version of the application you need - more stable than the new one or with features that were subsequently removed by the developers. One such application is official client VKontakte, which once had a full-fledged music section, but now only excerpts from songs are available, leading to the iTunes store.

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Every year after the presentation new iPhones, Apple company releases a new mobile system iOS. For developers, for the stability of their applications in new system, you also have to make changes and release new updates to your products in the App Store. Over time, older versions of iOS cease to be supported by both Apple and application developers. And if you are the owner iPhone models and iPads that do not run on the latest versions of iOS, you will easily encounter problems installing some applications and games.

Each developer in the App Store sets minimum requirements for their application (device and operating system version), and if you want to install the application, and your iOS version is lower than the minimum, then you will see this message:

“This content (app) requires iOS 8 (any iOS version can be specified here) or later.”

What you need to download an application from the App Store for iOS devices that are not supported (iPhone and iPad with an older version of iOS)

If you receive such a warning, do not be upset, there is a way out! Unfortunately, you won’t be able to install the latest version of the application, but you can download the previous one, which is compatible with your iOS.

To do this you will need:

• a computer with macOS or Windows with Internet access;
• installed iTunes program no higher than 12.6.5;
• accounting Apple entry ID, which is used on the device with activated iCloud feature(it can be included in iPhone settings or iPad).

IMPORTANT! With the release of iOS 11 and iTunes update up to version 12.7, Apple removed the App Store from the media combine and now applications can only be downloaded on an iOS device - iPhone, iPad, iPod touch. Therefore, you need to install the latest version of the program from the App Store - iTunes 12.6.5. Read the following article to learn how to remove iTunes. To check the version you have installed:

• for macOS- in the menu bar, click “iTunes” → “About iTunes”
• for Windows- Select Help → About iTunes

Step 1 Launch on your Mac or Windows computer iTunes program

Step 2 Login with your Apple account ID

Step 3 Go to “Programs” → AppStore and find the application you need or use the search

Step 4 Click the Download button

Step 5 After this you won't need your computer anymore, now take your iPhone or iPad and open it on it app Store

Step 6 Go to the Updates tab and select Purchases

In iOS 11 and higher, you need to click on your account icon, it is located in the upper right corner in all sections except “Search”

Step 7 Select the application you just downloaded on your computer and click (cloud icon with a down arrow)

Step 8 You will see a message with minimum requirements. To install the latest compatible version iOS system will ask: "Download a previous version of this application?". Click Download. After this, the download and installation of the application will begin.

Unfortunately, not all applications can be installed this way. For example, if you have a gadget with iOS 7, and the minimum available version download is designed for iOS 10, then most likely you will not succeed. In this case, you need to use the following instructions.

After downloading the application on your computer, the file can be deleted from the iTunes Library; it is still the version that will not suit you.

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Hi all! Apple constantly releases new versions of iOS and, frankly, many thanks to them for that. Why? Because, thereby, she does not let me get bored - something is constantly happening. Well, okay, let's get back to the topic of the article. So, Apple is trying and producing, and game and application developers, in turn, promptly and very quickly rework their programs so that they are fully compatible with the new firmware.

And in the end, this may be the situation - you are trying to download some application from the App Store, and your iPhone or iPad tells you that you need to update your gadget to a new one iOS version and nothing will be installed or downloaded until this moment. This is such an unexpected ultimatum from the Apple company and its services. Checkmate! Or not?

This mess looks something like this:

This content (application) requires iOS 7.0 (any version can be used here) and newer. To download and use this application, please update to iOS 7.0 (or higher software version).

And it would seem, what is the problem? Update and download! But:

• There is not always a need for a new firmware version; someone wants to leave their device on the old and proven version of the software. "jambs" in iOS 10! Not everyone will want to upgrade.
• Many people simply cannot install new firmware- , pay attention to the number of comments.
• On at the moment, people still have many gadgets like the iPhone 4 in their hands. And, as we know, the latest version of iOS for it is 7.1.2. That’s it, you can’t update it further, and many applications and games require iOS 8 and no less when downloaded from the App Store! And this will continue in the future - the next in line is the iPhone 4S, and then it’s not far from the “fives”.

What to do in this case? Leave the gadget without programs and games? Of course not, there is a way to download those applications on the iPhone that require a newer version of iOS than the one currently installed.

Updated! Apple surprised everyone and removed the App Store from new iTunes versions. Therefore, before you start following the instructions, it’s worth checking whether you have access to the games and application store from your computer? No? . Is everything OK? Let's continue...

True, one smartphone is not enough for this; you will also need a computer. The algorithm is quite simple:

That's it, we managed to install a program that previously required a newer version of iOS on your iPhone and iPad. Moreover, we didn’t even touch the firmware - we didn’t need to update it!

The only thing, as you already understood, is that this way old versions of applications and games are installed (specifically for the iOS that is currently installed on your device). So there may not be any new features (introduced in subsequent editions of the program).