V Lately, the prices of smartphones have increased dramatically and now many people still use the iPhone 4. Today we will talk about how to download any application on iOS 7.1.2.
After all, many want to use modern programs... Perhaps this is one of the most basic problems of older devices.
But do not get upset right away, because there is one very proven method and I will gladly share it with you and tell you what to do.
How to install apps 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 distant 2010 and on June 7th this miracle was born, which now looks more like a small brick. However, 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, completely new iOS 7, which has been tremendously changed. Naturally, the requirements for it were much higher.
Unfortunately, this turned out to be the last version of iOS that this smartphone supports. AND the main problem for today is that the applications we need require at least iOS 8.0.
Let's take a look at how you can install older versions ( do not connect the device to the PC):
- run on our iTunes computer, if absent, install (DOWNLOAD ITUNES);
- go to your Apple profile;
- by going to App Store, we find desired application and install;
- then we pick up our iPhone 4 and launch App Store;
- go to Updates — Purchases and finding the desired program, click Install;
- a message appears about the fact that you have an old OS and you can install the version for iOS 7.1.2, to which we answer YES.
That is, in principle, the whole procedure, which will actually take not so much time. The most important thing is that you don't have to do anything complicated.
If you search on the Internet, you can also find a Jailbreak option. Then you can use the software you need through Cydia, but see for yourself.
A lot of people do it, but I'm not a fan of it. I just want to warn you that the protection of your personal data is immediately threatened.
The same situation if installed through third-party sites. You can download it is not clear what and then you will get a lot of problems.
CHANGES. If you downloaded latest version 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. Manufacturing progress cell phones and smartphones becomes especially noticeable if you pay attention to how quickly yesterday's novelties become obsolete morally, unable to withstand the competition of the newly released flagships. We will talk about the elimination of one of the signs of such obsolescence below.
Moral wear and tear on iPhone and iOS
In one of our previous articles: - we analyzed an option that allows you to play an online video in high quality on an old computer.
But if the process of obsolescence of iron in most cases can be considered natural and necessary, then with software it is not always so obvious.
There are two main areas in the issue of software obsolescence:
- Lack of support and release of updates operating system manufacturer for old devices
- Absence backward compatibility new versions software with old OS
Support period
The first point is clear. The smartphone manufacturer does not want to spend energy and money on optimization new system for obsolete hardware even if this task is technically feasible. In addition to saving resources, this step also contributes to the fastest growth in sales of new manufactured devices (the outflow of the customer 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.
Backward software compatibility
As for the question backward compatibility then this side may seem even more controversial. To begin with, let's 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 variants of this problem are very acute for the owners of the previous releases of the company's cell phones. Apple.
So, for example, the last one available to owners iPhone 4S version iOS - 9.3.5
, for iPhone 4 the situation is even more deplorable, on this device it is officially possible to install only iOS 7.1.2... And this despite the fact that latest operating system Apple systems
at the current time - 10.3.1
The consequences of software obsolescence
What is it fraught with?
One of the main troubles that will face users of outdated Apple devices- what, often, it is impossible to install some programs from the App Store on iOS below a specific release.
In particular, to install such popular program exchange quick messages and calls over the Internet, like Viber, from App store le will require availability installed version iOS 8.1 or later... For applications like Skype, network client In contact with or mobile app Instagram, maximum old the version of the phone system that meets the conditions for installing 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 goes for the other programs mentioned: Skype, vk client for iOS, Instagram and many others. Moreover, the same fate will soon befall newer models, so that this question in the future may affect an increasing number of users of Apple products.
However, there is a way to install the same Instagram on iPhone 4. To work this method will be with most programs.
Its essence, the method, is to preload the application from the App Store with a link to Apple ID and then installing a supported version of the program on the phone itself.
So, we need:
- Computer with Internet access.
- Internet connection on iPhone.
Let's get started.
Installing VK App to Apple ID via iTunes
If we try install the Vkontakte program on the iPhone 4, then nothing will work for us, we will receive an error For of this content(app) requires iOS 8.0 or newer 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 what we have installed " the newest"Software, namely iOS 7.1.2 which is the latest for the 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.
Launch iTunes and log in under the account with which your iPhone is activated.
Now in the left upper corner click on the drop-down menu and select the Edit menu item there ...
In the list that appears, put a checkmark in front of the Programs item and click the Finish button
Next, in the drop-down list, go to the Programs section we added.
In the central part of the screen, click on App tab Store. In the upper right corner, in the search bar, we enter the name of the program we are interested in, let it be Vkontakte client for iPhone... Press the button under the application icon Download, enter the password from your Apple ID and click the Buy button ( the app is free, nothing to worry about)
The app is uploaded 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. Launch App Store on the device and we can immediately go to the tab Updates... Here we will have the very application that we downloaded in 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 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 offered download previous version this application, which we will use by clicking on the button Download
We are waiting for the end of the download of the last compatible version and we can run the installed program.
It is worth mentioning that this will not succeed. install the latest version of the program on the iPhone(the solution to the issue is possible in the presence of a Jailbreak), that is, you will probably not be able to access the full functionality of the application added in new releases, but for comfortable use of the basic features, this, most often, is not required.
Today we talked about how to install the program on iPhone with outdated system iOS.
We wish you long support and constant updates.
Hey! We have been asked for a long time by users whether it is worth updating iPhone 4 (not iPhone 4S) to iOS 7.1.2? In fact, there is no clear and obvious answer here. Here, as elsewhere, there are pros and cons:
1. If you already have firmware 7.0 or higher, but not 7.1.2, then you definitely need to upgrade! Since your phone will work better and slow down less, because it Final version firmware 7!
2. If you have iOS 6, then opinions differ even where) How many people, so many opinions!) Frankly speaking, many people prefer not to update, as they are very used to this firmware and do not want changes, as well as on iOS 6 your iPhone 4 works more confidently and without glitches. But there is also a minus, many programs (For example, all of us famous skype) cease to support iOS 6 and you will not be able to use, update them until you upgrade your firmware version! But still, if you decide to update your iPhone 4 to the latest iOS 7.1.2 firmware - get ready for "Light Brakes") I can't say that this is so disastrous, but your favorite iDevice will slow down a little, so to speak ... For example, the built-in "Mail" application in the iPhone will open not for 1 second, but for two = -)
Outcome
Of course, as I mentioned earlier, there are so many people, so many opinions! From my point of view, it is worth updating to the latest version iOS firmware 7.1.2. Everything will always be available to you Latest updates for applications, plus new additional functions, a plus Beautiful design) And if we talk about performance, at first it will seem to you that it really slows down, in comparison with previous firmware, but this is only for the first time. Soon you will get used to it and will not notice it at all. I forgot to say, sometimes this is even the most important thing, IF YOU HAVE UPDATED from the 6th firmware to the 7th, then there is no turning back. That is, when iOS7 is already installed, you will not be able to return the 6th firmware back! But as always, the choice is yours!
P.S. All the same, if you decide to Update, I strongly recommend that you do it using a computer, and not via Wi-Fi! I will discuss this in more detail in the next article. Good luck!
