| Stakeholder | Recommendation | |-------------|----------------| | | Upgrade to a newer device (iPhone 6s or later) that runs iOS 12–17. Do not use iOS 9.3.5 for banking, email, or social media. Use only as a music player or offline game device. | | Developer | Do not target iOS 9.3.5. Apple’s App Store Connect no longer allows submitting apps or updates that support iOS 9. | | Collector / Museum | Keep the device offline. Use the AppStore only to download last compatible versions via a modern Apple ID, then disconnect from the internet permanently. |
: VLC for Mobile is highly reliable for offline video playback. appstore ios 9.3.5
To make the App Store and your device feel more responsive on this older firmware: | | Developer | Do not target iOS 9