Old App Store Apps, what's happens?

ook I have old apps in the App Store and I tried to download a few of them. They keep crashing when I try to open them. I even tried to view the info about the app but nothing comes up.
so what happens to these old apps? I want to recover a few and I can download them but can't use them. I even can't find them in the search option.
if they can no longer be played why does Apple keep them on there to be downloaded? If the can't be played on the new iOS why let me download them? You certainty can't download a app that's meant for the newer iOS.
SO what gives?
Some are totally gone as I've seen.

New iOS versions generally add new functionality to iOS, so it tends to be that apps developed with newer versions of iOS aren't compatible with older versions - but when new iOS versions are released developers are supposed to test their apps to ensure that they continue to work, and if necessary make any amendments. But apps only have a minimum iOS version specified in the store, not a maximum version, so if the developer hasn't made any necessary updates to make it compatible with iOS 7 then it won't work. Generally it's the app's developer that removes their app from the store, unless it's found to violate copyright or store's terms, or (I assume) if Apple get enough complaints about an app.
If you can find the app in the Purchased tab for redownloading then it should show in the main part of the store, and on its description page there should be a 'updated date' for when the app was last updated in the store (and there might be reviews) - iOS 7 was released in mid-September last year, theoretically any apps that weren't compatible with iOS 7 should have been updated around that date onwards.

Similar Messages

  • I have downloaded ios 5.1.1 and the wifi has stop working or it would stay on for less then 20min its only 9 months old can someone explain what is happening and if some know how to fix it

    I have downloaded ios 5.1.1 and the wifi has stop working or it would stay on for less then 20min its only 9 months old can someone explain what is happening and if some know how to fix it

    I have taken it back to the Apple store genius bar, but they say they don't see anything wrong. Well unless you use it all day and experience the problems when they happen, you wont see anything wrong. But there are lots wrong with it. But this would be the same store as I purchased the phone. And they backed up my old Iphone 4, but were not able to get anything to load back onto my new phone. So, I lost pretty much everything. But over time, some of my contacts have started showing up, although i am still missing over 800 of them.

  • I use to stream music from my iphone to my airport express via my stereo, it no longer is an option on the radio app. what has happened?

    Not sure what has happened to my airport expres but I can no longer stream music to my stereo via the TuneIn Radio app or using my macbook pro, need help in fixing this problem.

    UPDATE:
    I have been stress testing StreamToMe in the house and  "out in the wild" and it is working very well.  There are one or two clunky steps in order to switch from the in-my-house wifi to the cellular network but it's just better (to me) than uploading about 750 GB of music that is restricted by iTunes rules and limitations to "the cloud".   The major advantage is that this solution plays more file formats than iTunes will.  In addition, I can access music files anywhere on my mac - even if they are not in my iTunes library. Playlists from iTunes are available, too.
    I am not associated with this company in any way.  I am astounded that there are not more solutions available and that there are not more people discussing this issue.  Subscription models like Spotify are great and the cloud is fine for those that don't have large libraries  But when I have a humongous library and I don't want to move it around up and down to someone else's server or pay to access it after I have already paid for it I find the lack of ease of doing this baffling.
    I hope that this info can help someone looking for information relating to this type of solution...
    Pete D.

  • NSInternalInconsistencyException while downloading OSX Mountain Lion from App Store. What is happening?

    I keep receiving an error message when I attempt to download the OS X Mountain Lion. The error message appears after the download is around 70% complete. Does anyone have a solution?

    Contact with iTunes support > http://www.apple.com/support/mac/app-store/contact
    Message was edited by: mende1

  • Cannot Buy Music on iTunes Music Store --- WOW -What's Happening at Apple ?

    I am running iTunes 6.0.4.2. Since I upgraded I have not been able to purchase the music in my shopping cart, currently valued at about $200.00
    My shopping cart displays properly, and when I click on the “Buy Now” button I get the normal purchase dialog. My account name is displayed correctly. After I enter my password I receivethe following message --
    “Purchasing Shopping Cart”
    Unfortunately, the buy attempt fails, and it fails repeatedly. Over the past two days I have tried over 20 times to purchase music from the Music Store, and in every case the result is failure.
    The error messsages follow a pattern
    ERROR MESSAGE ON FIRST ATTEMPT
    “Your account is temporarily unavailable.
    The store is unable to access your account information. You may continue to browse the store. Please try again in a few minutes.”
    ERROR MESSAGE ON SECOND ATTEMPT
    “Could not purchase the items in your cart.
    The store is temporarily unavailable. (5555)
    There was an error in the Music Store.
    Please try again later.”
    ERROR MESSAGE ON THIRD ATTEMPT
    “Could not purchase the items in your cart.
    An unknown error occurred. (-50)
    There was an error in the Music Store.
    Please try again later.”
    After these errors the system simply fails to provide any error messages at all.
    My music downloads never start.
    These errors seem to be permanent. Over the course of all last evening, early this morning, and now late this afternoon, I have received the same set of error messages over 20 times.
    Seems like Apple's iTunes is not producing much revenue.
    How about a fix ASAP ?
    This is CLEARLY Apple's problem, NOT Mine, as evidenced in these iTunes generated error messages.
    Come on, Apple – Clear up this mess
    LATE BREAKING NEWS -- I now only receive the first error message, after which the Music Store just sits there unresponsively, producing no messages at all.
    I guess Apple did not like the 2nd and 3rd messages. They clearly indicate that Apple is at fault here. From the number of postings, I guess that it pretty clear to all of us.
    COMMENTS ?
    .

    It's interesting. There's clearly something wrong with the Music Store, but everyone seems to be having different problems. All lead to not being able to connect or stay connected. I can't connect. I don't even get the luxury of starting something in the store and getting an error message. It just sits there reading "Accessing Music Store." And it never accesses. And if I leave my computer on and let iTunes run, it will continue to say "Accessing Music Store." I can even close out iTunes and reopen it and it will continue to say "Accessing Music Store." It gets stuck. It's doing it right now. The only way I can get it to stop is by shutting down my computer. That's right. Even if I disconnect my LAN line, it will continue to read...well, you get the point now, I'm sure.
    I am glad to find out that it's not just a problem with my computer. My computer's not the best, so I was convinced that it was just my computer. But I just happened to take a look at the forum. Well, it looks like we're just going to have to wait for Apple to do something about it.

  • How the data is stored in Info cube...in the back end what will happen???

    Hi Experts,
    How the data is stored in Info cube and DSO...in the back end what will happen???
    I mean  Cube contain Fact table and Dimension tables How the data will store and what will happen in the backend???
    Regards,
    Swetha.

    Hi,
    Please check :
    How is data stored in DSO and Infocube
    InfoCubes are made up of a number of InfoObjects. All InfoObjects (characteristics and key figures) are available independent of the InfoCube. Characteristics refer to master data with their attributes and text descriptions.
    An InfoCube consists of several InfoObjects and is structured according to the star schema. This means there is a (large) fact table that contains the key figures for the InfoCube, as well as several (smaller) dimension tables which surround it. The characteristics of the InfoCube are stored in these dimensions.
    An InfoCube fact table only contains key figures, in contrast to a DataStore object, whose data part can also contain characteristics. The characteristics of an InfoCube are stored in its dimensions.
    The dimensions and the fact table are linked to one another using abstract identification numbers (dimension IDs) which are contained in the key part of the particular database table. As a result, the key figures of the InfoCube relate to the characteristics of the dimension. The characteristics determine the granularity (the degree of detail) at which the key figures are stored in the InfoCube.
    Characteristics that logically belong together (for example, district and area belong to the regional dimension) are grouped together in a dimension. By adhering to this design criterion, dimensions are to a large extent independent of each other, and dimension tables remain small with regards to data volume. This is beneficial in terms of performance. This InfoCube structure is optimized for data analysis.
    The fact table and dimension tables are both relational database tables.
    Characteristics refer to the master data with their attributes and text descriptions. All InfoObjects (characteristics with their master data as well as key figures) are available for all InfoCubes, unlike dimensions, which represent the specific organizational form of characteristics in one InfoCube.
    http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04s/helpdata/en/4c/89dc37c7f2d67ae10000009b38f889/frameset.htm
    Check the threads below:
    Re: about Star Schema
    Differences between Star Schema and extended Star Schem
    What is the difference between Fact tables F & E?
    Invalid characters erros
    -Vikram

  • With the new actualization of my ipod, app store wont let me download apps like kik, tumblr and more, i really need kik cause theres were i text my friends, what is happening?

    With the new actualization of my ipod, app store wont let me download apps like kik, tumblr and more, i really need kik cause theres were i text my friends, what is happening?

    What does "new actualization" mean?
    Do you have Restrictions set that world prevent installing those apps? Settings>General>Restrictions

  • HT203421 I have recently purchased some apps from the app store and after downloading them, the icon that appears in the dock changes to a different icon. It is now the same icon appearing on all newly downloaded apps.  Does anyone know what is happening

    I have recently purchased some apps from the app store and after downloading them, the icon that appears in the dock changes to a different icon. It is now the same icon appearing on all newly downloaded apps.  Does anyone know what is happening here? Even updating an older game app resulted in the original game icon changing to the new identical icon that all new apps are appearing with.  This new icon is like a page with a ruler, pencil and paintbrush. Any tips on how to stop this or how to revert to the icon as it appears on the app store would be appreciated.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6132949?tstart=0

  • Since i updated my iphone to ios7, i can no longer download applications and also cannot update my apps. what happened? there is an alert popping and it tells that i should switch to Philippine store.

    since i updated my iphone to ios7, i can no longer download applications and also cannot update my apps. what happened? there is an alert popping and it tells that i should switch to Philippine store.

    Hi, sallymaesmag. 
    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
    If you are in the Philippines, check to see if the country is changed in the iTunes Store settings on the iOS device.  These steps will show you how to change the preference.
    Change your iTunes Store country
    Sign in to the account for the iTunes Store region you'd like to use. TapSettings > iTunes & App Stores > Apple ID: > View Apple ID > Country/Region.
    Follow the onscreen process to change your region, agree to the terms and conditions for the region if necessary, and then change your billing information.
    iOS: Changing the signed-in iTunes Store Apple ID account
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1311
    Once you make the change attempt to download applications again.
    Jason H.

  • TS1702 Any body know what is happening with this app "eTodo" ? is no more in the iTunes store !

    Any body know what is happening with this app "eTodo" ? is no more in the iTunes store !
    I have this problem for one year I think and no one can’t solve that,I made 6 screen shots and I will uploading in a few seconds all of them and please just check them !
    My problem is: I bought an application last year and after some time I had lost the app from my iTunes store.
    Now,what I want to do is: I want to get that app again,but I could not find anywhere in the iTunes  store,websites ,nobody could not help me with that
    The app has been deleted from everywhere !

    If the app is no longer in the store then you won't be able to redownload it. You don't have a copy of it in your computer's iTunes library or on your backup of your downloads/library so that you can sync it back to your phone ?

  • I'm getting an error message that says iphoto is damaged - delete and reinstall from app store.  If I delete iphoto, what will happen to my pictures?

    I'm getting an error message when I try to open iPhoto - it says, "iPhoto is damaged and cannot be opened. Delete iPhoto and download it again from the App Store." If I delete and reintall, what will happen to my pictures?  I cannot open my pictures from the Finder either to save them/back them up.

    Hello jwhhunt,
    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
    Your iPhoto Library is stored separately from your iPhoto application, therefore reinstalling iPhoto as the error message describes, will not affect your iPhoto Library.
    OS X Mavericks: Reinstall apps that came with your Mac
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH14193
    iPhoto 9.5: iPhoto library overview
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH15261
    Take care,
    Alex H.

  • Does anyone know what has happened to Softmatic Barcode Maker on the App store?

    I bought this App a few months ago, and it worked fine. Then updated it a few weeks ago and worked even better. However I tried to load it today and it just crashes on startup. Have tried restating my MBP and it still doesn't work. I can't re-install because it is nolonger available on the App store, and furthermore, the publisher seems to have dissappeared completely! The web address softmatic.com doesn't go anywhere, and googling doesn't turn up any useful info.
    Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do to fix the software?
    Or what has happened to Softmatic?
    Or if I will have any kind of comebak with the App Store regarding this App?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated – I'm stumped!
    Thanks
    Andy

    I've rather wondered myself. I hadn't used the bar code software, but did download and try the free Gradient Pro. It worked very nicely. I had a question and one problem, support was iin contact within an hour with both the answer and a fix for the problem. The next day they posted an updated version with the fix as part of the update. I was very impressed. The next day, they were *poof*.
    I still use the app, have the manual page downloaded from before, but they have vanished online. Too bad. They had some great plans in store for new features.

  • I live in India.Earlier I was using my Debit Card to purchase apps from the App Store.But now I don't know what has happened,whenever I enter my debit card details,it is always declined.   What should I do ?   Please help me !

    I live in India.Earlier I was using my Debit Card to purchase apps from the App Store.But now I don't know what has happened,whenever I enter my debit card details,it is always declined.
    What should I do ?
    Please help me !

    I believe apple no longer accepts debit cards in some countries. Try a credit card instead.  Go to settings/iTunes and App Store tap on the ID then then tap on view apple ID and log in then tap on account info and have a look at the billing options available to you

  • I have the iPhone 5s. I synced it with my Mac and got all the old apps from my old phone. I was not able to update any of the apps on the old phone and they will not update on the new iPhone 5s either! What can I do?

    I have the iPhone 5s. I synced it with my Mac and got all the old apps from my old phone. I was not able to update any of the apps on the old phone and they will not update on the new iPhone 5s either! What can I do?

    Hey there rmflint,
    It sounds like you are wanting to update the Apps that were synced over from your computer to your new iPhone 5s. If you are clicking Updates in the App Store in the bottom right corner, would you mind clarifying what happens when you are trying to update them? 
    App Store at a glance
    http://help.apple.com/iphone/7/#/iph3dfd8c19
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Take care,
    Sterling

  • I cant install flash player on my razr i android 4.1.2 what is happen i buy the app and didnt work

    Well when i finally buy my new cell and get out from symbian os one off the first things i gonna do is install flash player for listen my music on last fm and see the movies from streaming but i am too disapoint cause i goo to google store and find a free app from flash this make me soo happy ok i download it when i see its only say the version i need to buy and its 5 euro i am a brazilian here is almost 16 R$ a big assalt for app but i know flash soo good and buyed it via paypal it send me to a download page i get it there but when i gonna install it, it say the app is not install, the pack seens to be corrupt, i see the forum i make my configuration for app from outside but even like this did not install someone can help me i am get crazy with it.

    Hey bro i just asked about a refound but they tell to contact the
    developers cause after 15 min later they cant reefound and other they say
    the app they send is free and i donwload it for free from google play and
    then from there i gef a pay pall link from 5 euro i hope to know what kind
    off app is this cause it is not a official cause is on google play how it
    could be there if this one are discontinued i am assalted:.? In a official
    web site from google or its a official link? I am lost hows i can
    responsability for this? Hope you can help me i know you are not the
    trouble maker but is the only direct aswer i have! Tks about it i was found
    about browser with flash moments ago but i did know about the bateries
    issues good alert hope you can help a litle more too know what happen too
    me and know how responsability for this
    Hope talk too you soon
    Em 21/12/2013 17:28, "Mike M" <[email protected]> escreveu:
        Re: i cant install flash player on my razr i android 4.1.2 what is
    happen i buy the app and didnt work  created by Mike M<http://forums.adobe.com/people/CFMcBlob>in *Installing
    Flash Player* - View the full discussion<http://forums.adobe.com/message/5950011#5950011

Maybe you are looking for

  • Closing Stock of a Material

    If I know the Material Code and Plant then how can I determine the closing stock of that material for a particular date? I know that from the table MARD I can get the value of today's closing stock. But how can I know any other days closing stock. Th

  • Clusters as data structures

    I am looking for the best and simplest way to create and manage data structures in Labview. Most often I use clusters as data structures, however the thing I don't like about this approach is that when I pass the cluster to a subroutine, the subrouti

  • Streaming Video

    So I have been trying to stream video from my imac to macbook using front row and it works fine for TV shows but for films it stalls a lot to reload, is this normal and is there anything I can do to improve performance? Also on a different topic is t

  • Issue creating qualified tables in MDM 5.5 SP04 Console

    Try the following: 1) Make sure you are using SP04 Patch 1 (Build 5.5.33.13) 2) Unarchieve one of the supplied business content repositories (Eg. Customer, Material, etc). 3) Create a flat lookup table 4) Create a qualified table with only one field:

  • Release Strategy (EBAN-FRGST) in PR authorization check

    Hi, Do you know if it is possible to make release strategy (EBAN-FRGST) in authorization check of purchase requisition, other than release code & release group? Thanks.