How to find iPhone with iOS 8 for testing

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philipfc
philipfc OP
Created Dec ’16
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Apple recommends testing on all target versions of iOS before distributing an app.


We are able to test with iOS 8, 9, & 10 on simulators, but no longer have an iPhone with iOS 8 running on it.


We have asked Apple Business Support for help finding an iPhone with iOS 8 running on it or help downgrading an iPhone to iOS 8.


What is the Apple recommended way to be able to test on an iPhone with iOS 8 other than searching used iPhone marketplaces for an old iPhone running iOS 8 (i.e. never upgraded).


Since testing on device is recommended, there must be a solution for helping developers do that, correct?

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KMT
KMT OP
Dec ’16

Apple has a recommended way to test - sourcing that hardware is on the dev.


The key word is 'recommended', so if a complete device inventory proves difficult outright, I'd rely on sims and testflight to shed light on actionable scenarios beyond those that warrant visiting the aftermarket, etc.

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