I have a gen. one ipad purchased from a friend.  I find that it's using 5.1.1 and I am trying to download Netflix 5.1.  However, I keep getting a prompt that I am REQUIRED to update to iOS 6 in order to download the Netflix icon to my iPad. How to fix??

I purchased a frist gen. iPad from a friend.  I find that it's using 5.1.1. and says that it's "updated" when I check.  Problem came when I tried to download my Netflix onto the ipad.  I keep getting the prompt that I must upgrade to iOS 6.  The netflix is 5.1 so I don't understand the problem.  My son also purchased a first gen. iPad and was able to download his netlifx account with no problem.  He got an option to "download a previous version".  I don't get that option and we have the same iPads - both running 5.1.1
I read that there is a way around this problem but can't seem to locate a solution.  I've tried numerous times and always get the same prompt - that I must upgrade to iOS6.  Can anyone help me with this.  Using my Netflix was one of the main reasons I purcased the iPad.

And they do offer a compatible version. As I am running running Netflix on my first generation iPad just fine.
You'll need to first "purchase" the non compatible version  either on a newer device that can run it or on a computer running iTunes using the Apple ID that is on the first Gen iPad.
After that is done, you should be able to go into the App Store App, and find Netflix under the Purchased Tab. Tap on it to download it and you should be warned its not compatible, but will be offered the compatible version.
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5919

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