- Update to a Netflix-compatible software on your iPad
- Download Netflix from a device running compatible software
- Download Netflix using an older version of iTunes
- Reset the Netflix app on iPad for Errors 1011 and 1012 (and others)
- Restart your device
- Delete your netflix downloads once viewed!
- How do i download netflix using itunes 12.6.5?
- How do i install itunes 12.6.5 or earlier on my computer?
- How to log off from netflix — quora
- How to offload netflix (ios 11 and above)
- Netflix download expired?
- No option to download to your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch?
- Update your netflix app
- Downloads on too many devices error message?
- Delete your netflix downloads once viewed!
- Delete a single downloaded title from your ios device:
- Delete all downloaded titles from your ios device:
- Netflix download expired?
- How to renew expired netflix downloads
- Netflix app freezes on apple tv?
- Force close the netflix app
- Can’t download the netflix app to an ios device? seeing message “not compatible with this ipad” or iphone? or “item no longer available”?
- Used the netflix app in the past?
- Check purchases in the app store
- Can’t find the netflix app in purchases?
- Reader tips
- Update your idevice’s date & time
- What content can you download on netflix?
- What software is netflix still compatible with?
- What software is running on my ipad?
- Where does netflix come in?
- Why isn’t netflix compatible with my ipad?
Update to a Netflix-compatible software on your iPad
Almost every device released after 2021 is compatible with iOS 11 or later. If you haven’t already, try updating your iPad to iOS 11 or later. The easiest way to get Netflix on your iPad, if it’s possible, is to update it and download Netflix from the App Store.
Download Netflix from a device running compatible software
Lots of us have multiple Apple devices: an iPad, an iPhone, and maybe even an iPod touch. If you have access to other devices running iOS 11 or later, download Netflix from that device to make it appear in the Purchased page on your older iPad.
Whatever device you use, it must be signed in to your Apple ID account when you download Netflix. Otherwise Netflix won’t appear in the Purchased list on your iPad.
Check the account you’re signed in to on each device by going to Settings > App Store. Temporarily change accounts on the newer Apple device if necessary.
Download Netflix using an older version of iTunes
iTunes has seen a lot of changes, and now it’s on the way out entirely. But previous versions of iTunes (12.6.5 or earlier) had the ability to download iOS apps. You can use this to download Netflix in iTunes and make it appear in the Purchased page on your iPad.
If you already have iTunes on your computer, check what version you have:
If you’ve got iTunes 12.6.5 or earlier, click here to download Netflix with it, making it available on your incompatible iPad. Otherwise, follow the steps below to install an earlier version of iTunes.
Unfortunately, you can’t install an earlier version of iTunes if your Mac is running macOS Mojave or later. In which case, you need to stick to the other solutions we’ve suggested.
Reset the Netflix app on iPad for Errors 1011 and 1012 (and others)
The second problem may be due to specific errors such as Error 1011 & 1012, which will not let you play any videos from Netflix.
Restart your device
If the methods mentioned above didn’t work for you, restart your iPad using the power button on the side or top of the device. 
Delete your netflix downloads once viewed!
Once you or your family watch downloaded titles, it’s best to delete those titles from the device.
Although Netflix places expirations on all downloads (anywhere from 48 hours to 7 days depending on content,), it’s best to manually delete content after viewing it.
How do i download netflix using itunes 12.6.5?
Open iTunes and select Apps from the drop-down menu. Click the App Store button and search for Netflix. Make sure you’re signed in to the same Apple ID account you use on your iPad, then download the Netflix app to your computer.
After iTunes downloads Netflix, you should be able to find it from the App Store Purchased page on your iPad.
We hope this guide helped you to get Netflix working on your iPad, despite originally saying it wasn’t compatible. Let us know in the comments what worked for you, and enjoy the vast world of Netflix shows that awaits on your iPad!
How do i install itunes 12.6.5 or earlier on my computer?
If you already have iTunes on your computer, follow this link to create a backup of your iTunes Media library. This protects your iTunes content from being overwritten by a second version of iTunes.
You can download iTunes 12.6.5 from this page on Apple’s website. Alternatively, click here to download other versions of iTunes.
You should be able to run it alongside existing versions of iTunes on your computer. But if you can’t, follow this link to uninstall iTunes altogether. It’s not possible to do this if your Mac is running macOS Mojave or later.
How to log off from netflix — quora
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How to offload netflix (ios 11 and above)
- Go to Settings > General > iPhone or iPad Storage
- Scroll down and locate Netflix and tap it
- Select Offload App–this deletes the app but keeps its documents and data
- Once offloaded, press Reinstall App
Netflix download expired?
If a title expired, you need to renew it.
Be aware that some titles may only be renewed a certain number of times–is so, you see a message that the title cannot be watched offline.
No option to download to your iphone, ipad, or ipod touch?
If you don’t see an option to download TV shows or movies that others can download (like most Netflix originals), you probably have an out-of-date version of the Netflix app.
Update your netflix app
- Tap the App Store and choose Updates
- Search for Netflix
- Tap Update
- Enter your password if requested
- Once the update completes, launch Netflix again
Downloads on too many devices error message?
This error message indicates that you exceeded the maximum number of devices that can store downloaded titles at the same time.
You may need to change your Netflix plan to store content on more than two devices.
You can use 1, 2, or 4 devices to download titles, depending on your plan. To download to a new device, you must either remove downloaded titles from an existing device or upgrade your streaming plan.
Delete your netflix downloads once viewed!
Once you or your family watch downloaded titles, it’s best to delete those titles from the device.
Although Netflix places expirations on all downloads (anywhere from 48 hours to 7 days depending on content,), it’s best to manually delete content after viewing it.
Delete a single downloaded title from your ios device:
Delete all downloaded titles from your ios device:
After removing all the downloaded titles from the device, connect to the internet, and launch the Netflix app. This lets Netflix know that the device is no longer being used to watch that downloaded content.
Now, if desired, you can download those same titles onto a new device.
Netflix download expired?
If a title expired, you need to renew it.
Be aware that some titles may only be renewed a certain number of times–is so, you see a message that the title cannot be watched offline.
How to renew expired netflix downloads
- Open the Netflix
- Tap the Downloads Tab
- Find the title you want to renew
- Tap the Renew icon (exclamation point)
- Choose Renew (or Renew Download)
- If you are unable to renew, you already hit the download limit for this title (you can still stream it)
Titles that are no longer available on Netflix expire when they leave the service, regardless of when you downloaded them.
Netflix app freezes on apple tv?
Okay, not all problems are with iDevices. So if Netflix freezes or is unresponsive when you try to select a profile on your Apple TV, try force closing the app and restarting.
Force close the netflix app
- Double tap the home button on your remote
- Swipe right or left to locate the Netflix app preview
- Swipe up on the remote to force quit the Netflix app
- Try Netflix again
Can’t download the netflix app to an ios device? seeing message “not compatible with this ipad” or iphone? or “item no longer available”?
The current version of the Netflix App requires that your iOS device run iOS 11.0 or above to successfully download the Netflix app.
If you are on an earlier iOS version (5.0 and above), you can download Netflix app only if the app was downloaded in the past onto your iPad.
So first, update your device to the latest iOS it can run–and make sure you backup via iCloud or iTunes before updating your iOS.
To update iOS, go to Settings > General > Software Update 
Used the netflix app in the past?
If you used the Netflix app previously on your iPad or other iDevice and with the same Apple ID you currently use, you should be able to locate it in your Purchased App section in the App Store (or iTunes Store App.)
This only works for folks previously bought and installed the Netflix app for a different iOS version. Sadly, we cannot figure out a way to get an older iOS Netflix App for someone who never downloaded Netflix before.
Check purchases in the app store
- Restart your device by powering off, waiting a few seconds, and powering back on
- Open the App Store
- Tap Purchased tab at the bottom
- Search for Netflix in ‘Search App Store’
- Locate Netflix. You should see an older version such as Netflix 11.19.0 instead of the current 11.23.0
- Tap the cloud icon to download the Netflix app again
- If you see a message asking you “do you want to download the last compatible version?” select Download
- This installs the version that works with your current iOS
Can’t find the netflix app in purchases?
If you can’t find the Netflix App, check your family’s purchase history and also check that the Apple ID you’ve signed in with matches the Apple ID you originally purchased the Netflix app.
You can check your Apple Id on your iPad running an older iOS (iOS 10.3.3). Tap on Settings > iTunes & App Store, and you can check the Apple ID that you are using on your iPad.
If you used a different Apple ID, sign in with that different Apple ID and try again.
Reader tips
Update your idevice’s date & time
- Tap Settings > General > Date & Time
- Toggle Set Automatically on
- Prefer manual adjustments?
- When the date and time are incorrect, tap either the date or time to adjust them
What content can you download on netflix?
Downloadable content always has the download icon next to it (a downward facing arrow.) So if you don’t see that icon, you cannot download it! 
What software is netflix still compatible with?
The latest Netflix app currently supports iOS 11 or later. If your device is running older software than that, you can’t download the latest version of Netflix from the App Store.
However, so long as your device is running at least iOS 5, you might still be able to download an older version of Netflix that is compatible with the software your iPad
What software is running on my ipad?
It’s useful to know what software you’re currently running so you can find out if Netflix should be available to you or not. You can do this from the Settings app on your iPad.
Open the Settings app and scroll down to find the General section. In the next menu, tap About to see information about your device. Find your current software listed on this page next to “Version” or “Software Version.”
The latest version of Netflix is compatible with iOS 11 or later. Previous versions of Netflix are still available for iOS 5 or later.
Where does netflix come in?
App developers need to keep updating their apps to work on the latest software releases. As this continues, they can’t also keep maintaining older versions of the apps for outdated software.
Why isn’t netflix compatible with my ipad?
Your iPad is limited by the processing chip inside it. The iPad 2 launched with a 32-bit A5 chip, but this year’s iPad Pro features a 64-bit A12X Bionic chip. According to Geekbench, that’s 15 to 30 times as powerful as what was in the iPad 2!
As Apple’s technology improves, they develop new software to take advantage of it. This is great for new device owners, but it eventually means older devices can’t keep up with the new software releases.
Despite Apple planning to release iPadOS and iOS 13 later this year, the iPad 2 is still limited to iOS 9. It simply lacks the power to run software more recent than that.
