: If an app like Instagram or Twitter doesn't work, use the Safari or Puffin browser to access the website version. You can "Add to Home Screen" to create a shortcut icon.

The primary obstacle for users today is that most modern apps require iOS 10 or later, leaving owners to navigate a landscape of error messages and missing features. However, a thriving ecosystem of classic apps and third-party alternatives still exists for iOS 9.3.5.

Older versions can still play music, though functionality is limited.

The ultimate local video player. You can transfer movies via Wi-Fi or iTunes to watch offline without converting formats.

WhatsApp (deprecated), Facebook Messenger (login loop), Twitter/X (API errors), Reddit (certificate expired).

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