How to get Remote Desktop Client for old iOS versions like iOS 12?

Question

I'm only able to get the latest version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Client (now it has been renamed to Windows App Mobile) in Apple App Store. But I'm still using very old iPad Air (the first generation), which only support iOS up to 12.5.7. Currently the latest Remote Desktop Client (Windows App Mobile) on Apple App Store is 11.0.3, which requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. Is there anyway to get an old version of Microsoft Remote Desktop Client that supports iOS 12? I'm able to check the release notes of old versions in the below URL. But there is no way to get any old version. It only redirects the hyperlink to the latest version on Apple App Store.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/clients/ios-whatsnew

Answer 1

Hello,

I believe that only versions 8 or 10 of the Microsoft Remote Desktop app are compatible with your iOS version. Unfortunately, I have searched extensively, including third-party archive websites, but I was unable to find such an old app package.

Check if you can find an older beta version through TestFlight. As older beta versions for macOS are often available for download on the Microsoft website Microsoft AppCenter.

I would also suggest checking other remote desktop clients that may be compatible with your device.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

Best wishes,

Karlie Weng

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