A prompt will appear: "Download an older version of this app?" Select . 2. Use a Shared Apple ID

If you have never downloaded Netflix before, you can "bridge" the requirement using a newer device.

For advanced users, sideloading a specific file allows you to bypass App Store restrictions.

Sign in with your Apple ID on a friend's device running or iOS 18 . Download the Netflix App on their device.

You must have downloaded Netflix on that Apple ID at least once in the past. Steps: Open the App Store . Tap your profile icon in the top right. Select Purchased . Search for "Netflix" and tap the cloud icon .

Netflix on iOS 16: Installation, Compatibility, and Alternatives

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