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how to download old apps which worked on android 13

(Topic created on: 10-11-2024 01:20 AM)
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ranjeethb
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I have been searching a lot about how to download an old application that works well on my Android 13 mobile phone but not on my Galaxy Tab S9+ because of the new security features. I found out that those apps are essential for my work, and even the app developer isn't updating a new version. That's the only reason I bought this tab, but now it's of no use.

 

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Dawandeep
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What is the name of app?

Was that available on play store / galaxy app store

or you downloaded apk file earlier
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ranjeethb
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I had downloaded an app called Comprehensive Materia Medica from my Android 13 mobile phone, but now it is not available on either Android 13 or 14. Additionally, when I try to transfer the same app from Android 13 to 14, it does not work, and I receive a notification stating that it is not compatible.

 

I can share examples of those apps. As of now, I have forgotten those apps' names. Due to this incompatibility, I deleted those apps and started using other apps on my phone as well.

 

Another app related to my work is called A Theory of Acutes. It is an old app that I downloaded from my organization's domain. When I tried to download this app, it did not work, and it mentioned incompatibility issues.

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RedDogRabbit
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You can search for the app on apk mirror and allow "download from unknown sources" on your device. 

apk mirror is exceptionally safe, but that doesn't mean the app will work properly for the Android version running on your device. 

You can try and see? 

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ranjeethb
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I tried to use it, but it's incompatible with this device (Android 14).

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RedDogRabbit
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Well, you have your answer.. Either see if there's another app that will do what you need, or even try contacting the Developer, but they have likely left App Development, or just aren't interested in continuing with this app

You could also buy an older device which won't get updated anymore. . 

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Helenna
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Hi ranjeethb,

It sounds like you're running into compatibility issues with older, work-related apps that were important to your workflow.

You can try the suggestions by RedDogRabbit by installing the APK manually by enabling Install unknown apps in your device settings.

Note that this still might not solve compatibility issues, but it's worth a try.

Thank you.

ranjeethb
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i tried ma'am , still no use 

 

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