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WeTransfer: Transfer Files on iPhone 5c

iPhone 5c · 2013 · A6 · Max iOS 10  |  WeTransfer: Transfer Files requires iOS 16+

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Not compatible

WeTransfer: Transfer Files requires iOS 16. Your iPhone 5c maxes out at iOS 10 — a 6-version gap. Native install isn't possible, but the Safari PWA and alternatives below may help.

📱 iPhone 5c

Released: 2013
Chip: A6
Max iOS: iOS 10

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📦 WeTransfer: Transfer Files

WeTransfer: Transfer Files

Min iOS: iOS 16
Price: Free
Rating: ⭐ 4.8 (34,725)

🍎 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 WeTransfer: Transfer Files using the same Apple ID.
  2. On your iPhone 5c, open the App Store → tap your profile picture → Purchased.
  3. Search for WeTransfer: Transfer Files. 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 WeTransfer: Transfer Files via Safari (PWA)

Many apps have a full web version accessible via Safari. Open Safari on your iPhone 5c, 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

WeTransfer: Transfer Files needs iOS 16, but your iPhone 5c maxes at iOS 10. 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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