(Though often buggy, older versions or web-wrappers persist) Classic Games (Titles like Angry Birds Fruit Ninja that haven't been purged from the store) Technical Limitations and Security
Do use iOS 9.3.5 for:
Many classic games (like the original Infinity Blade trilogy) were removed from the store entirely. However , if you purchased them in the past, Apple’s servers will serve you the final iOS 9-compatible version. This is the only legal way to play these games today. appstore ios 9.3.5
Some reports indicate periodic errors connecting to the Apple ID server or the App Store entirely. App Crashes: (Though often buggy, older versions or web-wrappers persist)
| Category | Success Rate (Last Compatible Available) | |----------|-------------------------------------------| | Music streaming (Spotify, Pandora) | 5% (Spotify dropped support in 2020) | | Social media (Facebook, Twitter) | 0% (all require iOS 12+) | | Productivity (MS Office, Google Docs) | 0% | | Offline games (Angry Birds, Cut the Rope) | 68% | | E-readers (Kindle, Kobo) | 12% | | Legacy utilities (VLC, iBooks) | 45% | Some reports indicate periodic errors connecting to the
The is a shadow of its former self, but it is not dead. Using the "Last Compatible Version" trick, you can still turn your iPhone 4s into a phenomenal music player, navigation device, or retro gaming handheld.