As you know, the official client of the social network "VKontakte" for iOS was Apple from the application store App Store due to illegal content found inside the app by App Store moderators. The term "illegal content" refers to music.
Update from 10/05/2017. Some users have turned off music in older versions of the application. VKontakte spokesman Yevgeny Krasnikov said that problems with the section "may be due to technical reasons."
Update from 06/05/2017. The outdated VK client will stop working on iOS 11 due to Apple's support for 32-bit versions of apps.
Update from 09/12/2016."VKontakte" returned the music in the application for iOS. Read more.
After more than three months, the app is back in the App Store, but without the usual "Audio Recordings" section. No, no, the section itself has not disappeared anywhere, only the search for the audio recordings themselves has disappeared. By going to the wall of another user, community or news, you can listen to only a small fragment of the audio recording. Then you will be offered to buy the full version in iTunes.
And so, what needs to be done to return the function of listening to audio recordings?
First option- VKSettings extension (no jailbreak).
1) Remove the official VKontakte client from your smartphone.
2) Go from iPhone to this link.
3) Click on the VK icon, then click "Install".
4) Go to "Settings" - "General" - "Device Management" - ADTRID MOBILE, OOO and click on the "Trust" button.
5) Done. Now you can use the VK client.
Second option- for those who updated to version 2.2 of February 11, 2015. This method works on the iPhone and can only play audio from your playlist.
1) Go to the "Bookmarks" section in the full version of the site (not mobile).
2) Open the Links section and enter there http://vk.com/audio. Click on "Add Link".
3) In the application, go to the "Bookmarks" section, then "Links" and open the previously added link.
Third option- a way to install the old version of the client through the ipa-file and the iTools application.
1) Download ipa-file and iTools (Mac-version | PC-version).
2) Launch iTools and connect the device to the computer.
3) Go to the Apps tab.
4) Click on the Install button and point the program to the location where the VK_App_2.0.ipa file is stored.
5) We are waiting for the installation to complete and run the client.
Fourth option- VK App 2.0 and PPHelper utility.
1) Download the PPHelper utility (Mac version | PC version).
2) Go from the device to the 25pp.com resource and find VK through the search.
3) Having found VK, click on the left button with hieroglyphs.
4) Next, we agree to install the ipa-file (you will need to enter an Apple ID).
5) We connect the device to the computer, close iTunes, run the previously downloaded PPHelper utility.
6) Go to the App Store tab (screenshot) and click on the button in the upper right corner.
7) We are waiting for the completion of the process.
Fifth option- Tweak VK Media Unrestrictor (for jailbroken users).
1) Download the VK Media Unrestrictor tweak from the Cydia store.
2) Install the tweak, then reboot your device.
The third option loses the Push Notifications feature after rebooting the device, the fourth one is a bit complicated, and the fifth one requires a jailbroken device.
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It's been a long time since Apple uninstalled all apps related to In contact with. The reason for the removal is clear - an abundance of pirated content. Those who did not have time to download the application on time lost the possibility of convenient communication with loved ones for a long time. Fortunately, there is a way to fix this. Today we will talk about how to return VKontakte to your iPhone or iPad.
1. First of all, open Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Go to .
4. In the application, open the tab with the magnifying glass icon. Obviously, this section is for searching.
5. Enter the word "VK" in the search bar at the top. Tongbu will delight you with dozens of remote applications.
6. Select “VK” or “VK for iPad”. This is what the official clients of the social network who can be trusted are called.
7. On the application page, click the green button. The download will start.
8. Now go to the tab with the box icon that the arrow points to. The download section will open. Wait for the app to load.
10. The Home screen will open and installation will begin. Wait for it to complete.
11. Unfortunately, this is not enough. The app won't work if you try to run it now. Installed apps needs to be “activated” using the Tongbu desktop program.
12. Connect your device to your computer and launch Tongbu. Most likely, it will offer to update. Refuse, otherwise you will lose Russian (Win) or English (Mac) localization.
15. Congratulations, you returned VKontakte!
There must be a catch somewhere, right? There is always a fly in the ointment, and this case is no exception. As soon as you download any application from the App Store or update the current one, you will need to “reactivate” programs installed in this way.
It seems that in the Tongbu store, the editors were able to collect all the applications that have ever been released in the App Store. However, we strongly recommend that you use this method only to install applications that have been removed from the store. By illegally installing paid applications, you violate the terms of the agreement that you sign when you activate the device.
Today, users have no shortage of communication through social services. One of the leaders of the Runet is still. Today, the service has a separate functional application for the iPhone, which can completely replace the desktop version of the site.
The main focus of the VKontakte service is communication with other users of this social network. In chapter "Messages" you can create dialogues that can include one or more interlocutors. In dialogs, in addition to sending messages, it is possible to transfer photos and videos stored on the device, draw graffiti, send documents from a VK profile, report your location, give gifts, and much more.
Music
For a long time, iPhone users were unable to listen to music through the VKontakte application. After a long time, the music returned, but with minor improvements: you can also listen to it for free, but for this, the service will insert ads between the tracks. To remove advertising, VK implemented a subscription to music, the cost of which is 149 rubles per month.
Search and add friends
VKontakte is exactly the service that allows you to always stay in touch. Search and add as friends your classmates or classmates, relatives, distant relatives, friends, colleagues and just new acquaintances. If you do not know the user ID or how exactly it is called on the social network, the application has an advanced search that allows you to specify certain parameters, for example, city of residence, gender, age, marital status etc.
news feed
By adding users of interest as friends, as well as subscribing to groups and communities of interest, you will always be aware of all important events through the news feed. The peculiarity of the latter is that it shows the news not by the date of addition, but the most interesting to you, based on your statistics on using the service. Uninteresting news of certain users and communities, if necessary, can always be hidden.
Groups and communities
Using the service will become more interesting if you join groups that attracted you with their content: groups with jokes, recipes, upcoming events, favorite places, life hacks, recommendations or reviews of movies and series - all this and much more is here in abundance.
Photo albums
Post photos on your page and sort them into albums. Existing photo albums are customizable: you can delete unnecessary ones, move photos from one album to another, adjust their visibility for users, etc.
Video recordings
VKontakte is also famous for its video library. Got an interesting video? Then upload it to your profile. In addition, you can search and view videos already uploaded to the service. If necessary, to search, sort by query accuracy, date added, or video length.
Wall
On the wall, users daily post their thoughts, photos and videos, add music selections, create polls, repost posts from the walls of other users or communities, and much more. By adding new posts to your wall, your friends and followers will be able to see them in their news feed.
Ethers
Not so long ago, a button appeared in the VKontakte application "Ethers", which allows you to make live broadcasts from your device. True, by selecting this button, VKontakte will offer to download a special application VK live, through which you can already broadcast live.
Stories
A new interesting feature of VKontakte is the support for stories. It's perfect new way share photos and short videos that will be visible to your friends and followers for a period of 24 hours. After this time, photos and videos are automatically deleted.
Bookmarks
In order not to lose the posts, photos, videos or pages that interest you, add them to your bookmarks. For a VK user or group to be in this section, just open the menu of the profile of interest and select the item "Add to bookmarks". Everything else is just a click away. "Like".
Games
Search and install the games you like on your iPhone - all games are installed separately from the App Store, but all usage statistics will be synchronized with the VKontakte profile.
Black list
Many of us, during our use of the VKontakte service, have encountered active spamming or intrusive users, which can only be protected from by adding them to the black list. Blocked users can only see your name and avatar thumbnail - otherwise access will be completely limited.
Gifts
To provide a VK user with a sign of attention with or without reason, the application has a function "Gifts", which is a library of regularly updated colorful pictures, most of which are distributed on a paid basis. You can add any text to the selected gift. If necessary, your identity can be hidden both from all users, except for the recipient, and from everyone without exception, including the owner of your gift. Payment is made by votes, which can be purchased in the application settings.
Stickers
Not so long ago, stickers have gained particular popularity, which are a kind of replacement for the usual emoticons, but in a much more colorful form. VK provides a sticker store that allows you to purchase sets with your favorite characters for free or for a small fee. Payment for stickers is made by voices, which can be purchased in the application settings.
Money transfers
A convenient feature that allows you to send money from your bank card directly in private messages. The peculiarity of this function is that you do not need to know the recipient's card number - he will decide where to withdraw the money. In addition, if you are a user of a bank card of the MasterCard or Maestro payment system, the service will not charge commissions for making transfers. In all other cases, the commission will be 1%, but not less than 50 rubles.
Turn off notifications
If you need to remain in silence for a while, without receiving any notifications from VKontakte at all, then set up the function "Do not disturb", which allows you to disable any notifications from the application for a specified period. After the time has elapsed, notifications will be received again.
Privacy settings
Limit access to personal data by setting privacy settings. If necessary, only friends can see personal data from your page, and access to some sections of the service can be open only to you.
Advantages
- Pleasant interface, made in the corporate style of VKontakte;
- High functionality that did not harm the usability of the application;
- Stable operation and regular updates that refine existing features and add new ones.
disadvantages
- There is no possibility to create groups and communities;
- Push messages can periodically arrive with a strong delay.
Today VKontakte for iPhone is an exemplary application, as it should be social network for iOS. High functionality is perfectly combined with ease of use and a pleasant interface. The developers regularly release updates, thanks to which, we hope, the application will soon be devoid of minor flaws.
Various networks for communication on the Internet a few years ago became an integral part of the lives of many people. One of the most popular networks - VKontakte - occupies the first position in terms of the number of users.
Of course, like any other resource, this social network releases applications for iOS devices. Millions of users have installed VKontakte on their iPhone. Chatting with friends on this network from your phone is much more convenient than from a PC. And if you have not yet downloaded this application to your gadget, our article will tell you how to install VKontakte.
This procedure is not difficult to do, but there are a number of nuances. For example, software is far from suitable for all versions of operating systems. Often there are problems using the application - in particular, for iPad owners. This and much more will be discussed later.
Why upload this software to an iOS gadget at all, you ask. After all, you can easily use the version for PC. That's right, but there are a number of advantages for the iPhone, namely:
- You can listen to your favorite music tracks from a search or your own playlist.
- Very fast application.
- Ease of reading news, recordings, watching videos and correspondence.
- Ability to set up notifications about new events in the account.
- Free program.
This list can be continued for a long time. It is better to just download the software and test it in action. And how to do this on the iPhone 4, 5 and other models of iOS devices, we'll talk below.
Ways to install VKontakte iOS devices
In total, there are 2 methods for carrying out this operation, namely:
- Using the iTunes utility.
- With the help of the iOS gadgets themselves.
Recall that a few years ago, Apple removed the software from its online store due to the distribution of prohibited materials by the application. Therefore, until a certain time, it was impossible to use the social network from the screen of your device. But iPhone owners could access the mobile version of VKontakte, which is also very good. Today the situation has changed and there are versions for both iPhone and iPad.
How to install VK on iPhone 4?
At the moment, you can download VKontakte - an application from the Apple store. This year, its update was released, namely, the VK App for iOS gadgets with the "OS" version 8, and in addition - for the latest generation devices. In addition, the tablet version was returned to the store. Long discussions between the developers and Apple led to the fact that the audio recordings from the menu were removed.
Let's remember that Last update VK App was produced only in 2014. And today it has received support for the displays of the iPhone of the sixth line and version 8 of the operating system.
In addition, the functions of stickers have been significantly expanded and search has been added with new features (in the menu on the left side).
For the first time, users were able to change their profiles, look for new contacts in other social networks; add people who are close to them and so on. Users can also view videos uploaded by other people, attach messages on the wall, and much more.
As for the tablet version, it has acquired many useful features. And the biggest change has come with reading the news. Now the user can hide some entries, there is a demonstration of the number of unread messages and a quick transition to them. Another developer has added the function of unsubscribing from new comments to messages, photos or video clips.
The installed file with the VKontakte application on any iOS gadget does not allow listening to music tracks. In the previous version, the user could play melodies exclusively from his collection of tracks, but now this feature has been removed. A representative of the social network explained that such a decision was made due to Apple's strict policies. They were also advised to use for listening musical compositions mobile version of VKontakte.
Recall that the version of software for tablets from Apple in May 2014 was removed from the App Store. But within a few months, users were promised to return it. But the matter was complicated by the fact that the moderators of the "apple" company for a long time did not approve the software proposed by the developers. For a similar reason, no new versions of VK App have been released since the same period. But this program was still present in the store.
The previous version of the software did not receive much good reviews from users. And most of the claims were related to the limitation of the technology of listening to music tracks.
And the procedure for installing VKontakte on iPhone via iTunes looks like this:
- Downloading and installing software on a PC.
- Carrying out the exchange of data between the iOS gadget and the computer.
- Follow the manager's instructions.
Installation directly from the device involves:
- Selecting the App Store icon on the display.
- Find software using the search bar or choose from the recommended one.
- Download and install the program.
Note that the software takes up very little space. And it is available in 4 languages, among which, of course, Russian.