Note: iOS 9.3.5 won’t accept App Store downloads for apps that require newer iOS, but you can install compatible IPA files via these methods.

  • Use iTunes (12.6.5 with App Store support) or third-party tools:
  • If sideloading requires signing:
  • Launch and test apps; for networked services, expect possible login or API incompatibilities due to deprecated backend support.

    • Category: Media Player
    Performance: Flawless. Plays any video format (AVI, MKV, MP4) directly from local storage or network shares. No conversion needed.

    Apple ended support for iOS 9 in 2018. However, the A5 chip devices (iPad 2, iPhone 4s) are extremely durable. Users keep them for:

    Without IPA sideloading, these devices are paperweights. With it, they become specialized tools.