Help!! My iPad/ iPhone can't download Google Chrome or the Firefox browser which made it impossible for me to use the iPad/ iPhone for what I intended it for. What should I do?
Don't worry, here are the steps that you may follow to troubleshoot the issue!
How to install apps using older Apple software?
1. Connect your iPad/ iPhone to the internet and ensure you are logged in with the Apple ID used to download your apps.
2. Tap on the App Store icon on your iPad/ iPhone home screen.
3. Inside the App Store, tap on the account icon at the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Tap on the 'Purchased' tab in the account options.
5. Select 'My Purchases' under the 'Purchased' tab.
6. Use the search bar at the top of 'My Purchases' to find the app you want to install.
7. Tap on the cloud icon with the downward arrow next to the app's name to download.
8. If the latest version of the app is not compatible, a pop-up window will offer you the option to download a previous version. Tap 'Download' to proceed.
9. Once downloaded, open the app directly from your home screen or use the iPad/ iPhone 'Search' function to find it.
And there you have it. You have successfully installed an app on your older iPad/ iPhone with outdated software!