iOS 4.2.1 apps

ppcg4mac · Dec 25, 2012, 03:46 PM

Does anyone know of some apps that are still compatible with iOS 4.2.1 and the 2nd generation iPod touch. I recently had to wipe mine and restart from a old backup. All I have on it now is Opera and Pandora (the only 2 apps that were on it at the backup time. Now that iOS 6 is out it seems that every app is for iOS 4.3 or 5+. Any help would be appreciated.

Xenomorph · Dec 29, 2012, 08:20 PM

You're not going to have any luck.

Apple allows two ways to run apps on your device:

1) You are required to maintain your own database of local app backups along with a revision history (just in case an update is released that removes support for your device).

2) You keep buying the latest device.

Apple knows most people won't bother with #1.

Me? I'm going with #1. I do have my own local database and app repository, complete with changelogs.
I didn't start it in time to save apps compatible with iOS 3.x, 4.0.x, or 4.1, but I have many 4.2.1 and 4.3.x apps backed up.

glsillygili · Jan 3, 2013, 12:41 PM

if u do jailrbeak u can fix the app door

viperGTS · Jan 4, 2013, 07:29 PM

You'll have to google for ipa's.

Solver · May 6, 2013, 02:03 AM

Look for vintapps in the Apple app store. It is made for finding the early apps.

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Dec 25, 2012, 03:46 PM	#1
ppcg4mac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Spaaaaace!	iOS 4.2.1 apps Does anyone know of some apps that are still compatible with iOS 4.2.1 and the 2nd generation iPod touch. I recently had to wipe mine and restart from a old backup. All I have on it now is Opera and Pandora (the only 2 apps that were on it at the backup time. Now that iOS 6 is out it seems that every app is for iOS 4.3 or 5+. Any help would be appreciated. __________________ There is no question about it, my sanity is questionable. I'm not on during the week, only weekends if I'm lucky!
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Dec 29, 2012, 08:20 PM	#2
Xenomorph macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: St. Louis	You're not going to have any luck. Apple allows two ways to run apps on your device: 1) You are required to maintain your own database of local app backups along with a revision history (just in case an update is released that removes support for your device). 2) You keep buying the latest device. Apple knows most people won't bother with #1. Me? I'm going with #1. I do have my own local database and app repository, complete with changelogs. I didn't start it in time to save apps compatible with iOS 3.x, 4.0.x, or 4.1, but I have many 4.2.1 and 4.3.x apps backed up.
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Jan 3, 2013, 12:41 PM	#3
glsillygili macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York	if u do jailrbeak u can fix the app door
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Jan 4, 2013, 07:29 PM	#4
viperGTS macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2010	You'll have to google for ipa's.
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May 6, 2013, 02:03 AM	#5
Solver macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Jose	Look for vintapps in the Apple app store. It is made for finding the early apps.
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