How to Install iMovie on iOS 5.1.1 Without Updating to iOS 6
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freddyd13 • October 10, 2012 at 5:50am
I have an iPhone 4s running iOS 5.1.1 and I want to download or update iMovie, but the App Store says it requires iOS 6. Is there a way to get a compatible version of the app without updating my firmware?
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iClarified • January 12, 2026 at 1:24am
You can typically download the last compatible version of iMovie for iOS 5.1.1 through the App Store. First, ensure that iMovie is linked to your Apple ID by downloading it on a newer device or through an older version of iTunes on a computer. Once the app is in your purchase history, open the App Store on your iPhone 4s and navigate to the Purchased tab. Locate iMovie and tap the download icon. A prompt should appear asking if you want to download the last compatible version for your firmware. If you have local backups of older app files on your computer, you can also manually replace the app in iTunes before syncing, but using the Purchased section of the App Store is usually the most effective method.
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ccyo • October 11, 2012 at 3:08am
Yes, it is possible but involves manual file management if you cannot use the App Store method. When you update apps through iTunes on a computer, older versions are often moved to the Recycle Bin or Trash. You can locate the older .ipa file there, delete the current version from your iTunes library, and then drag the older version back into the apps section of iTunes. Once the older version is back in your library, you can sync it to your iPhone 4s to install it.