What we've been able to see and learn so far about iOS 11 hasn't left anyone indifferent. We know that it includes many new features, especially for iPad. Also that includes functions that were not included by default in iOS so far. And, fortunately or unfortunately, we also know that it will break 32-bit apps.
iOS OFFERS US THE TOOLS TO KNOW WHAT 32-BIT APPS WILL STOP WORKING WITH iOS 11
The new operating system reaches many devices, all those from the iPhone 5s and the iPad mini 2That is, all those devices that have a 64-bit processor. Due to them, and in its desire for optimization, Apple decided that 32-bit apps would no longer be compatible with iOS 11.
General iOS Settings Menu
This means that about 200,000 apps will cease to exist for many iOS users, since they will not be able to install them. The only solution is to wait for the to update, as reported by the devices when accessing any of these apps. Knowing which apps will no longer be compatible is very simple and you just have to follow a few steps.
It is not necessary to download anything, since it is iOS itself that provides us with this information. The first thing will be to access the iOS Settings and follow this path: General > Information > Applications If we have any 32-bit app installed, we will see a arrow (>)next to the number of apps.
32-bit Apps that can be updated and those without updates available for iOS 11
Pressing it will access the "Application Compatibility" screen where we will see the differentiated 32-bit apps. On the one hand, those that have an update and, on the other, those that do not have updates available.
If we click on one that has an update, iOS it will take us to the App Store and we can update them. The others, unfortunately, have not been updated and, unless the developers release an update, it will stop working in iOS 11
With these simple steps, we can know which 32-bit apps will stop working on our iPhone or iPad with iOS 11.
