To install this IPA file on an older device, you typically cannot do it directly through the App Store anymore. Users generally need to use legacy tools like iTools , iFunBox , or a Cydia Impactor (on an older macOS/Windows PC) to side-load the application. Please note that because this is a legacy version, some features (like video calling or current sticker packs) may not work or connect properly to modern servers.

Getting to work on an older device like an iPad 2 or iPhone 4s running iOS 9.3.5 can be tricky because the official Messenger App now requires iOS 12.4 or later. Because these devices use a 32-bit architecture , they cannot be updated to newer 64-bit iOS versions.

A: Possibly. While iOS 9 is sandboxed, a malicious IPA could exploit old WebKit vulnerabilities to access your photos, contacts, and iCloud tokens.

If you haven't "purchased" it before, download it first on a newer iPhone/iPad using the same Apple ID, then it will appear in the "Purchased" section of your old device. Method 2: The Jailbreak Method (Advanced)