If Instagram isn't in your "Purchased" list, you won't see the cloud icon. To fix this, use a newer iPhone or iPad (running iOS 15+) or a computer with an older version of iTunes that still has the App Store. Log into your on the newer device. Download Instagram. This "links" the app to your account.

For users who cannot use the App Store method, sideloading an is an alternative. An .ipa file is an iOS application archive. You can find archived versions of apps on platforms like the Internet Archive .

If you are on an iPad, ensure you change the toggle in the top-left from "iPad Apps" to "iPhone Apps" . Step 4: Find Instagram in the list and tap the Cloud icon .

The safest way to download Instagram is through Apple's own servers. If you have previously "purchased" (downloaded) Instagram on your Apple ID using a newer device, you can trigger a legacy download on your older hardware. Open the App Store on your iOS 9.3.5 device. Step 2: Tap on the Purchased tab at the bottom.

When the pop-up asks, "Do you want to download the last compatible version?", select Download . 2. Using a Newer Device to "Unlock" the Download

Return to your iOS 9.3.5 device, go to , and the cloud icon will now be available. 3. Alternative: Instagram IPA & Sideloading

How to Download Instagram on iOS 9.3.5: The Ultimate Legacy Guide

If you are holding onto a classic device like the , iPad Mini 1 , or iPhone 4S , you've likely encountered the "Incompatible with this iPhone" error. While the App Store primarily supports newer software, it is still possible to get Instagram on iOS 9.3.5 without needing to hunt for risky, third-party IPA files. 1. The Official "Last Compatible Version" Method