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discovery+ | Stream TV Shows on iPad (3rd gen)

iPad (3rd gen) · 2012 · A5X · Max iOS 9  |  discovery+ | Stream TV Shows requires iOS 16+

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Not compatible

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows requires iOS 16. Your iPad (3rd gen) maxes out at iOS 9 — a 7-version gap. Native install isn't possible, but the Safari PWA and alternatives below may help.

📱 iPad (3rd gen)

Released: 2012
Chip: A5X
Max iOS: iOS 9

All iOS 9 apps →

📦 discovery+ | Stream TV Shows

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows

Min iOS: iOS 16
Price: Free
Rating: ⭐ 4.7 (126,403)

🍎 Download on App Store

Method 1: Install the Last Compatible Version

Apple's App Store has a hidden feature: if you've ever downloaded an app on any device with the same Apple ID, you can install the last version that supported your iOS.

  1. On a current iOS 16+ device (friend's phone, family iPad), download discovery+ | Stream TV Shows using the same Apple ID.
  2. On your iPad (3rd gen), open the App Store → tap your profile picture → Purchased.
  3. Search for discovery+ | Stream TV Shows. Tap the cloud icon.
  4. iOS asks: "This app requires iOS 16. Download last compatible version?" — tap Download.

✅ This works for most major apps as long as you've previously installed them with this Apple ID. The older version connects to the same servers — your account and content remain accessible.

Method 2: Use discovery+ | Stream TV Shows via Safari (PWA)

Many apps have a full web version accessible via Safari. Open Safari on your iPad (3rd gen), go to the app's website, sign in, then tap Share → Add to Home Screen. This gives you a home screen icon that opens the web app in full-screen mode — no download required.

Looking to Upgrade? The Cheapest Path Forward

discovery+ | Stream TV Shows needs iOS 16, but your iPad (3rd gen) maxes at iOS 9. Here are the most affordable iPhone models that support it:

iPhone 8 — Released 2017 (A11)

Supports iOS 16 · Estimated refurb: £130–170

Check eBay
iPhone X — Released 2017 (A11)

Supports iOS 16 · Estimated refurb: £160–200

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iPhone XS — Released 2018 (A12)

Supports iOS 26 · Estimated refurb: £180–220

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💡 Buying refurbished? Look for devices marked "Excellent condition" with 90-day warranty. Most iPhone 8 models in good condition run reliably for 2–3+ more years.

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