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PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier on iPad (3rd gen)

iPad (3rd gen) · 2012 · A5X · Max iOS 9  |  PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier requires iOS 16+

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Not compatible

PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier 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

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📦 PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier

PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier

Min iOS: iOS 16
Price: Free
Rating: ⭐ 4.4 (6,055)

🍎 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 PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier using the same Apple ID.
  2. On your iPad (3rd gen), open the App Store → tap your profile picture → Purchased.
  3. Search for PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier. 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 PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier 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

PlantIn・Plant Care Identifier 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

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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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