App broken after update — how to safely roll back

[TV_Tim]

Hi everyone! Starting this thread to discuss the topic and hear from others with similar experiences. Happy to answer questions and share more details if needed.

 

[AlexDigital]

Rollback is possible on Android via APK sideloading of older version.

 

[TV_Tim]

Where to find older APK versions safely?

 

[DVR_Dan]

APKMirror is the most trusted source for older verified APKs.

 

[DianaTV]

Make sure to disable auto-update for that app after rolling back.

 

[TomBuffer]

Disabling auto-update on Android: Play Store > My Apps > [App] > Uncheck Auto-update.

 

[AppWizard]

On Fire Stick you can sometimes find older versions in the unofficial app stores.

 

[chris_tv]

iOS doesn't allow APK rollback easily. Restore from a backup if you have one.

 

[NetNerd92]

iOS App Store sometimes lets you download the previous version if Apple kept it.

 

[RonaldFix]

The previous version download option on iOS disappeared for my app. Developer removed it.

 

[EricNetPro]

If rollback isn't possible, report the issue to the developer with your device details.

 

[BobWifi]

Developers usually respond to crash reports within a few days for major bugs.

 

[AnnaTV]

Version 3.2.1 of the app was the last stable one before they broke something. Rolling back now.

 

[CarlaStream]

Thanks for the APKMirror tip. Rolling back helped while waiting for official fix.