Possible to download older versions of apps on iphone

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. Hence, not too many folks would be aware of this important feature. Let me show you how it works! We shall update the post as soon as we find the solution.

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. Step 4. You need to tap on Download the prompt to confirm. Then, let the download process be completed. What if the new version of the app is compatible with your device but, you still want to use the older version?

If not, there is a very helpful AppleVis podcast on rolling back apps using iTunes. Just be sure to delete the new version of the app from your i-device before reinstalling the older one, or you'll be stuck with the new one permanently. You may also want to set up iTunes to sync manually if you haven't already, so that even if you sync music, tones, etc, your apps will remain unchanged until you tell iTunes to sync them.

I also strongly recommend syncing your apps before updating any app, so you will always have the older version available. Hope this helps. Fixed Thanx josh, a very helpful podcast.

But , strangely , i got the previous youtube version in a completely different way. All i did was to uninstall the app, and then download it again using the app store on my itouch! And i got the older version back. What happened there? And how was it possible?

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