What happens if I post a version for IOS 7 on the appstore and someone with IOS 6 attemps to get it? do they get a message? do they just fail?
Of course I cannot try this as Apple will delete my previous version...
If you are speaking of iOS 7 only applications the user will not be able to download the application until they have the correct OS running on their device. I believe if the application has a pre-iOS 7 version available it is possible to download this on earlier OS versions looking at the following documentation:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5919
also:
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/17/apple-ios-last-compatible-version-app-iphone-ipod-ipad/
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I have developed application for iphone4/5 with iOS 7 support. Recently I found issue in that and wanted to update application only for iOS7.
Does Apple allow me to update application for iOS 7 only? Do i have to give support for iOS 8 right now?
If you submit with Xcode 5.1.1, you'll compile with iOS 7's SDK (and your app will behave as it behaves currently).
If you submit with Xcode 6.0, you'll compile with iOS 8's SDK (and you'll have to update your app due to new API and possible bugs).
use Xcode 5.1.1 if you want to fix issues only for iOS7 for time been and submit the app..but users might face issues if they are using iOS8 on their devices.
if I understood you correctly, I believe you should check in code for the user's iOS version and then update based on that.
See How to check iOS version? how to do that.
I have an iphone app that was accepted in the App Store before the arrival of iOS 7. The app used to support both iOS 5 and iOS 6.
Now i have updated the same app to iOS 7 and about to submit it to the App Store for approval. I have a question that is making me confuse.
Question 1: Is there any way the first version of the app stays in the App Store for iOS 5 and iOS 6 users while the new version that i am going to submit only serves the iOS 7 users. In other words, i want to save some time but not updating the same app compatible with the old versions.
A user that has an iOS version prior to 7.0 and have previously downloaded you app, can still restore the old version from iCloud.
New users of your app can not download an old version.
This is the information Apple sent out regarding this:
"Users who have already purchased your app are now able to download previous versions, allowing them to use your app with older devices that may no longer be supported by the current version.
If you do not want previous versions of your app to be available, for example due to a usability or legal issue, you can manage their availability in the Rights and Pricing section of the Manage Your Apps module on iTunes Connect."
Yes, since a few weeks. If a customer downloads your app and it is not available for his device (e.g. the app is iOS 7 only and the customer has iOS 6) and there is a < iOS 7 supporting version uploaded earlier, it will download that one.
Source: Engadget
First off I am going to ask why?
Secondly the two answers already given are completely wrong.
Too yoeribovens answer this isn't true, Apple haven't confirmed this and it isn't documented anywhere in the Apple documentation. The best reply I have for that article is it is complete rubbish. Unless Apple have confirmed it, it isn't true.
To user1673099s answer this is also not a good why to go. This means two apps to maintain on the app store, so unless one is a LITE version and the other is a FULL version I just wouldn't go this way at all.
The one thing I am going to do which is the actual way you should be working if you want to support iOS 5, iOS 6 and iOS 7 is direct you to the Official Apple Documentation for Supporting iOS 6.
This guide will help you make the transition from iOS 6 to iOS 7 and it will also instructed you on how to completely support previous iOS versions.
You might also want to read iOS 7 UI Transition Guide Before You Start and iOS 7 UI Transition Guide Scoping Your Project
I ask same question on Apple Support Communities. It is possible. They replied this-
iOS 7 and OS X Mavericks include new features that many of your favorite apps take advantage of when you update them. Some of these features are specific to the latest versions of iOS and OS X. As a result, the latest versions of some apps may not work with your device or computer if you are still using an earlier version of iOS or OS X. Thanks to the App Store, you may still be able to re-download a compatible, earlier version of an app when you are using an older operating system.
Here's how you install an earlier version of an app:
Open the App Store (with iOS 4.3.3 or later) or Mac App Store (with OS X Mountain Lion).
Go to the Purchased screen (iOS) or Purchases tab (OS X).
Select the app you want to download.
If a compatible version of the app is available for your version of iOS or OS X, simply confirm that you want to download it. For example, after purchasing iPhoto for your iOS 7 device, you can install an earlier compatible version of iPhoto from your iOS 6 device.
Additional Information
Note: Some earlier versions of apps may not be downloadable from the App Store if the app's developer has chosen not to make them available. If you don't see the version of the app you are looking for, contact the app developer for more information. The developer's contact information can be found on the app's product page on the App Store.
You can also read it from here-
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5919
You have to use the different BundleId for Ios 7 app & changed it deployment target to ios 7.0.
So, idea is that you are making two different apps.
ios<7.0
ios=7.0
May this helpful to you.
We are planning for a new mobile application for iPhones/iPads this month and we are outsourcing this project as we dont have much knowledge about the subject. Could someone tell me if current iOS applications will run on iOS 7?
I would appreciate help in this as I tried to search but could not find related articles as most of the articles talk about features and not backwards compatibility.
Sure. It will support older versions of iOS. If not millions of applications in Appstore will be unusable in iOS 7. You need to download iOS 7 SDK once available to exploit iOS 7 specific features, thats all.
Yes current iOS application will run on iOS 7, because apple will take care that if they launch new iOS then they create new iOS in such a way that it's always compatible with older iOS apps other wise if someone upgrade the iOS and the apps of previously developed will not work on it then they loose their customers/users. So don't worry new iOS 7 will also support apps developed for iOS5/iOS6. There were only new features in iOS7.
Although iOS 7 has seen a major overhaul in UI field as well as several back end changes too. But the main point for your question is that any application if working on previous versions of iOS should work in iOS 7 too. The OS will take care of all the UI instances drawings in different versions of OS. The situation where the applications supporting newer versions of OS not working on older versions is that they use some features only available to a specific version of OS or later.
It would run in iOS 7, but probably not as you would expect it to run, so my recommendation is to create 2 (or 4 if you build for iPad) 1 for iOS 6 - and one for iOS 7 + just detect the iOS version and load the storyboard for the appropriate version
It is always better to start development in the latest available version of iOS. In this case 7 is the latest with all the support for developers. You can get the relative iOS SDK and Xcode.
Long Story Short: Start Development in the latest iOS and nothing shall go wrong.
From the research I had done, indeed app built using 6.1 SDK and Xcode 4.6 will run on iOS7, however, the app will have an iOS6 look and feel on iOS7.
It used to be simpler to test versions of the iOS that were older than the currently shipping iOS. I can't seem to find a way to do it now that Apple calls home when trying to restore a device. If the device is eligible for a more recent iOS, iTunes and XCode 4.5 force you to upgrade the iOS.
In my case, I have an iPhone 4 that I want to test with iOS 5.1.1. I have the .ipsw file that actually was used on this device. iTunes generates an "not eligible" error when I try and force the restore from this .ipsw. XCode 4.5 does also. My understanding is that Apple is no longer signing 5.1.1 and my device is eligible for iOS 6, the reason for the error.
In the past, I had enough devices laying around that I shelved and used for testing. I don't have that luxury now.
Two questions:
1. Is there any way to install an older iOS on device that is eligible for a newer iOS?
2. How are you testing on older iOS versions?
I welcome suggestions
No, you cannot install an older iOS unless you are jailbroken and your SHSH blobs were stored with Cydia or TinyUmbrella.
Most people use the simulator, or older devices.
https://developer.apple.com/downloads/index.action
can be used to find old xcodes and ios SDKs.
I have developed my app in Xcode 4.1 and iOS SDK version(Base SDK Version) is iOS 4.3 So, will this app run on iPhone with iOS 5 and/or iOS 6 or not?
I think the app can be run on a higher version of the OS than the Deployment Target. Is this right? I appreciate any help.
Yes, your app will run on anything that is iOS 4.3 or newer. That is, assuming you aren't using any depreciated methods that are removed from a future iOS release. You can check if things have been depreciated/removed through the documentation.
It doesn't matter with which Xcode you build your app, the base SDK signifies the lowest system your app is supporting.
You app can and will run on newer systems.
If you want to make an update to your app, you'll need to pay attention to depreciated methods for the newer systems or you will get rejected and won't be able to update in the App Store.
Yes, it will for sure run in higher versions than Deployment Target.
However, is always recommended to run also in newer versions as they are released, to check that every API used is still running fine (specially if they were deprecated).