Downloading an earlier version of an app
Hi - my first post ever to the apple community. I am an owner of an iPhone 5S and a 1st gen iPad. I want to get GarageBand on my iPad (not iPhone) and understand that I need to buy the latest version (which is not compatible with my iPad), and then sync it to my iPad when I will be offered an earlier compatible version. I downloaded the new version to my PC, tried to sync the iPad, but then got the message "The app "GarageBand" was not installed on the iPad because it requires a newer version of iPad software".
What am I doing wrong? I checked previous issues other people had with this and it seems as though what I did above was what was recommended, but for some reason it hasn't worked with me. Any help gratefully received!
Update: (after being on live chat with the excellent support team) appears I need to download the app directly onto iPad from App store and I will be offered earlier version. If this doesn't work I will update on Monday, otherwise no need to respond. Thanks.
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