{"id":26874,"date":"2017-07-20T16:02:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-20T20:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.computeradvantage.us\/v3\/?p=26874"},"modified":"2017-07-17T11:08:39","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:08:39","slug":"get-ready-for-ios-11-by-identifying-old-apps-that-wont-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.computeradvantage.us\/v3\/get-ready-for-ios-11-by-identifying-old-apps-that-wont-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for iOS 11 by Identifying Old Apps that Won\u2019t Work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Now that Apple has released a public beta of <\/span>iOS 11<\/span><\/a>, we have confirmation that Apple is kicking some old apps off the back of the train. If you\u2019ve been using an iPhone or iPad for more than a few years, it\u2019s possible that some of your apps won\u2019t even launch in iOS 11. Here\u2019s what\u2019s going to happen, and what you can do about it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through the iPhone 5, fourth-generation iPad, original iPad mini, and fifth-generation iPod touch, Apple used 32-bit processors. However, in 2013, Apple instead began putting 64-bit chips in all new iOS devices. The company encouraged developers to make their apps run in 64-bit mode but kept iOS 7 compatible with older 32-bit apps. Starting in 2015, Apple required apps to run in 64-bit mode to receive App Store approval. And iOS 10 initially warned that 32-bit apps might slow down your device and later said that 32-bit apps would need to be updated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First off, don\u2019t worry about what 32-bit and 64-bit mean\u2014all you need to know is that 32-bit apps are old and won\u2019t run in iOS 11, and that 64-bit apps will continue to work as they always have.<\/span><\/p>\n

How do you know which of your apps are 32-bit? For apps that you use regularly, you\u2019ve probably seen one of those warnings. But other apps you may open only occasionally\u2014how can you figure out which of those are destined for the chopping block?<\/span><\/p>\n

In iOS 10.3, Apple added a feature to call out these apps. Navigate to Settings > General > About > Applications to see a list of 32-bit apps that don\u2019t have direct updates available (if Applications isn\u2019t tappable, either you still need to upgrade your device to iOS 10.3 or your device doesn\u2019t contain any 32-bit apps). Tap an app in the list to load it in the App Store, where you may be able to find more info or a support link for the developer. Unfortunately, many old apps aren\u2019t in the App Store anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Now that you know which of your apps won\u2019t survive the transition to iOS 11, what should you do? You have a few options:<\/span>
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