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Review: App Store on iOS 9.3.5 — Practical perspective and usefulness
iOS 9.3.5 is the final security-patched release for older 32-bit iPhones and iPads that cannot upgrade to modern iOS versions. If you’re still using a device on 9.3.5, the App Store experience has practical limits and a few useful workarounds. This review explains what to expect and how to get the most from the App Store on iOS 9.3.5.
Working Great:
- Spotify – The old version (circa 2017) still streams music, though you cannot use the "Your Library" tab fully.
- Apple Music – Built into iOS 9.3.5. It works flawlessly for streaming your purchased iTunes music.
- YouTube – The legacy version works for watching videos, but comments and community posts are broken. Expect occasional "Update required" nag screens (just dismiss them).
- Google Maps – Navigation works. Live traffic works. This is a reliable GPS solution.
- Netflix – Streaming works in standard definition. The interface is slow, but playback is fine.
- Pandora – Internet radio works perfectly.
- Kindle – You can read all your Amazon books. Syncing works.
- Pocket Casts – Podcast downloading and playback works.
- VLC Media Player – Perfect for offline movies and music.
- Go to the Purchased tab (bottom right).
- Tap “Not on this iPhone/iPad”.
- Scroll or search for the app you want (e.g., “Facebook,” “YouTube,” “Spotify”).
- Tap the cloud icon with a downward arrow next to the app.
- A popup will appear: “Download an older version of this app? The current version requires iOS X, do you want to download the last compatible version?”
- Tap “Download”.
- The app will install. It will be an old version (often from 2016–2018). Many such apps no longer connect to servers (e.g., old Facebook, old Twitter will fail to log in).
Utilities: Evernote and Dropbox often have working legacy versions for basic syncing. 3. Advanced: Jailbreaking for "Checkmate Store" appstore ios 9.3.5
