I have an older MacBook (2008) and I am running OS X Lion, which is highest possible OS X version my MacBook supports. I've made several purchases from the Mac App Store. I recently started fresh with a new HD, and I discovered that when I tried to re-install my previous purchases from the App Store, if the app was currently at a version not supported by Lion, then I get a message: '(App) can’t be installed on “OS X Lion” because Mac OS X version 10.8 or later is required.' I was wondering if it was possible to access previous, Lion compatible versions through the App Store to download? Some of these apps were actual purchases, not free, and I am disappointed. Thank you.
The Apple App Store has a vast variety of apps available for download on your Apple TV. However, the App Store is only available on the Apple TV 4K or HD models. The Apple TV version 3 and earlier. Mac App Store is the simplest way to find and download apps for your Mac. To download apps from the Mac App Store, you need a Mac with OS X 10.6.6 or later. Simply access the option Not on This Apple TV from the Apple TV Purchased menu and check the list of apps you can download. Another way is to simply browse the app store for Apple TV and download new applications. If the app is free there will be Get button and if it is paid, you will see the option to buy. For those apps you already have on your iPhone or iPad, it will ask you install the app again.
One of your favorite apps was recently updated with all new features. Unfortunately, it no longer supports the iOS version running on your device. How would you re-install the older version of the app on your iPhone or iPad?
Unlike before, installing an older version of an iOS app is pretty simple. Albeit the process is slightly under the wraps. I cant download minecraft forge on mac help. Hence, not too many folks would be aware of this important feature. Let me show you how it works!
How to Re-install Older Version of iPhone or iPad Apps
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. Hence, you can download the app even if it doesn’t support that iOS version.
Step #1. Launch App Store on your iOS device.
Step #2. Now, search the app you wish to re-install.
Step #3. Once you have found the app, go ahead and install it as usual.
Step #4. Now, you will get a popup that would read something like, “Facebook requires iOS 8, or later You can still download the older version of the app.”
You need to tap on Download the prompt to confirm. Then, let the download process be completed. Once it’s done, launch the app, sign in to it and start using it just like before.
What if the new version of the app is compatible with your device but, you still want to use the older version?
Open iTunes.
Connect your iPhone and stop any syncing process that fires automatically
Now, delete the buggy app from your iPhone
In iTunes, click on the “Apps” link from the sidebar. This shows the apps that are available in the last backup. (or basically, all apps that you installed and synced)
Find the app whose older version you want to install and drag-n-drop it on the iPhone section in the sidebar. (The device section)
Now, all you do is simply Sync your iPhone with iTunes
What if I don’t have a backup?
You can ask any of your friends who *might* have a backup of the app in its older version. Obviously, you cannot sync your iPhone/iPad on their computer so you can simply copy the app. To do this (on your friend’s computer):
Click on “Apps” section in iTunes
Find the app and right-click → Show in Windows Explorer
You’ll find the .ipa file. Copy this to your system
Once done, you just have to drag-n-drop this .ipa file on your device in iTunes
So, that’s how you can continue to use any app even if its current version isn’t compatible with your device. As a user, I really appreciate this feature. What’s your take on it? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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