Usually, getting an app update means that it got new features, interface or less bugs. But what if the developers actually released an update that you end up hating? Once the update is installed, there’s no way you can go back to the previous version through the Google Play store. In fact, when the Android Lollipop update rolled out, a lot of people didn’t like the updates of some Google apps and really wanted to go back to the versions they were used to.
How to install older versions of an Android app. If for some reason you find the current version of an Android app not working well for you, you can install an older version and, by using the instructions above, you can prevent this version from automatically updating to the latest, newer version from Google Play.
- If your phone is less in memory, its better to stick to old version For installing the downgraded app, first uninstall the existing updated app and now, for getting old versions, two trustworthy sources are: App Downloads for Android - Download, Discover, Share on Uptodown; APK4Fun - Download APK for Fun Android Apps & Games.
- Download latest (newest) and older versions of free software. OldApps is the largest software archive. Safe and fast downloads for Windows, Mac and Linux apps.
Thanks to sites like APKMirror, it’s actually pretty easy to get your hands on earlier versions of a huge number of apps. For some apps, APKMirror offers versions that go back as far as October 2014 (Twitter).
All you need to do is download the APK file from the APKMirror website to your device and install it directly without Google Play. The only thing you need to do beforehand is allowing installations from unknown sources in your phone’s settings. You can enable that option in settings > security.
The great thing about APKMirror is the added layer of security. Below every download button of an APK file, you can find a statement that says “safe to install” that confirms that the APK file you’re about to download is signed by the official developers and safe.
The easiest way to downgrade an app is to use your phone’s browser to visit APKMirror and navigate to the app you’re looking for. It’s less complicated than downloading it on your computer and then transfering the APK file to your device.
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How To Download Older Versions Of Apps Android
Once you found and downloaded the app’s version you need, use your go to file explorer, go to your download folder and execute the file. Now you just have to confirm the installation of the app like you’re used to and wait for the process to complete. One thing I recommend is disabling automated updates in your Google Play settings to avoid that the app you just downgraded gets updated again. Well, that’s basically it! I hope you found an older version and had no problems installing it. Should you get into any troubles, feel free to leave a comment.