Old software search

[reiver33]

I recently made the mistake of resetting my vintage iPad Air (1st generation) as it was running like treacle, removing and reinstalling the handful of apps I use. The version of Word I’d been using has been replaced in the Apple store by one which requires a later version of the operating system. I’m limited to IOS 12.5.7 and can’t upgrade further. I can’t find ANY word processing app that now runs on my iPad, which has buggered up my current ‘snatched moments’ writing regimen. My only other device is a ‘chunky’ G62 laptop with a loose battery connection, and tucked away upstairs. Anyone know where old versions of Word are still to be found?

 

[mosaix]

I've just done a search (on DuckDuckGo) for 'Word on ios 12'. One of the results was a video (that I haven't watched) labelled 'Microsoft Office Alternative for IOS 12'. Maybe worth a look?

 

[reiver33]

Thanks for the above, although I did wonder how I’d missed it! Anyway, I tracked down the video on YouTube (the voice over is from the Indian sub-continent) and it features Polaris Office, shown as requiring iOS 11 or later. Unfortunately this video is 2 years old and in the interim Polaris has been ‘upgraded’ such that it now requires iOS 13 or later. Ho hum.

My quest continues...