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In April 2016, the social network Vkontakte received a new design and design. In the test version of the new VKontakte design, each user himself could turn on the new version, check it, and if he was not satisfied with it, then switch back to the old version of VK. But let’s consider whether it’s possible to return to the old version of VK now.
How to enable the new version of VKontakte?
This can be done this way: open and at the very end of the page click “Join testing” (this may no longer work).
How to enable the old version of VK?
You could return the old one back there, at the very bottom of the narrow left column of the site, pale gray link. It is called “Return to the old version of the site”. Now not everyone has it, and soon it will disappear completely.
Did the new version turn on by itself?
Since June 9, some VK users (approximately 10 percent) received the new version forcibly, that is, it turned on itself, and they can no longer return to the old one. If this happened to you, then most likely you are one of these users. What to do? You can’t do anything, you can only get used to it, because a person gets used to everything. Try to take this calmly. Some time will pass, and the old version will already seem inconvenient to you. And in any case, the developers of the VK site would not be able to save the old version for you for a long time.
Reportedly, this is the beginning of a mass transfer of all VK users to the new version. Here is the official news about it. Those who did not fall into the mentioned 10% will still be able to switch to the new version and back to the old one for some time, but then everyone will only have the new version.
New version of VKontakte on your phone
The new version refers to the full version of the site that people use on computers and tablets. This does not apply to the VK application for phones, which is developed and updated separately (see:).
Not everyone likes the new version of VKontakte. Many people demand to return the previous version, which they consider more convenient. Some argue that the new design is too similar to and even . Users even created an online petition demanding that the old version be preserved and given the “right to choose.” Most likely, this will not affect anything. Online petitions are often created for various reasons and thanks to them, information is disseminated very widely. But in reality, the petition has never helped anyone. When the noise subsides, everyone forgets about her.
VKontakte laughed at its users who promised to leave if they did not return the old version. A month after their promise, they still continued to sit on VK (look at them).
It is known that some people always greet any major update with hostility, since changing old habits is too painful for them. But over time they calm down.
Why is it important? When you express your opinion, it will become easier, you will release your negativity. True, 92% of people will not read this, but will immediately look for a hole where they can write. Congratulations if you're reading this! If you really want to contact VKontakte employees and ask them to return the old version, try contacting their support service.
How to log in to the new or old version of VK?
You can easily log into any version of VKontakte (depending on which one you have now) through.
Today, the developers released a new version 3.0 of the VKontakte application for iPhone. User reaction to the new design and user interface was mixed. Many immediately wanted to return the old version of VK to the iPhone and, in confusion, began to look for a way to do this. In this article we will tell you in detail how to roll back VK 3.0 version on iPhone to the old one. We urge everyone who wants to cancel the VKontakte update to do the following.
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How to return the old version of VK to iPhone
Unfortunately, the App Store does not provide the ability to download the old version of VKontakte on the iPhone. At the moment, there are two methods: one is temporary, the second is for advanced users.
Download the old version of VK and install
This method of rolling back the VK application works, tested on iPhone 5 and 6S. In order to download the old version of the application, we will need the Chinese program PP Assistant (aka Chinese iTunes). Works with iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Instructions:
How to roll back a VK update on an iPhone and install the old version?
At the moment, a “life hack” is working - you can install the old version 2.15.3 from the Purchases section in the App Store. First, uninstall the VK 3.0 application, then open the App Store application, go to the Updates section, at the top there will be a Purchases section - in it, find the VK App application from the list, install it. At the time of writing, this method helps to return the old version of VKontakte to the iPhone. Most likely, with the release of the next VK update, this method will stop working.
How to roll back VK 3.0 version on iPhone
If the first method does not suit you, use advanced user skills. This method works - we checked it. And it won't take much of your time.
- First, you need to download and then install the Charles program. Next Run it and click on the Grant Priveleges tab if you are using OS X, then enter the administrator password.
- Download the application, the old version of which you want to install, using iTunes on your computer, and then go to the Structure tab in the Charles application. You will see the "buy" server.
- Right-click on “buy” and select Enable SSL Proxying.
- Now stop downloading in iTunes.
- Find the application again by opening the description page. We start the download, then cancel it again.
- Next, open the “buy” server pop-up menu and select buyProduct.
- Click on Response, right-click on buyProduct and select Export. Select the Desktop as the export location, select the XML format and click Save.
- Open the XML file using a text editor and find this text:
softwareVersionExternalIdentifiers Below this text you will see something like this:
1862841
1998707
2486624
2515121
2549327
2592648
2644032
2767414
These are the versions of the application from older to newer. Now you need to copy the version number you want to download, then close the text editor. - Now we return to Charles and right-click on buyProduct, select Edit.
- Select Text and find the following line:
appExtVrsId
Below it you will notice a number in the tag, replace it with the number you copied and click Execute. - Scroll down to Response, then you will notice bundleShortVersionString. Below it you will see the version of the application you selected.
- Right-click on buyProduct in the list under the “buy” server and select Breakpoints.
- Find the application again in iTunes so that the program refreshes the page, and now click on the download button again.
- Return to Charles and you will see a pop-up window. Click Edit Request, then XML Text and below the line
appExtVrsId paste the number copied in the eighth paragraph. Click Execute again. - Now you will need to carefully press Execute.
- Check iTunes. The download should start and complete.
- Open the My Apps tab in iTunes and you should see the app you downloaded. By right-clicking on it, you can request additional information and make sure that you downloaded the old version.
- Connect your mobile device to iTunes and install the application on your device.
- Close and remove Charles. Ready!
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The program provides access to all site functionality directly from the screen of your smartphone. All you need to do is enter your username and password. If you are often on the road, at school or work, do not have constant access to a PC, or are simply an active user of the Android platform, the application will definitely help you.
You will be able to access all your sections, including photos, audio recordings, videos, news, replies, messages, bookmarks and everything else. It’s nice to be able to interact with each section at the same level as on a PC - download and view media content, attach files to messages and posts, share interesting posts with friends and groups, and much more.
If you have internet with limited traffic, we recommend using the web version or the unofficial Kate Mobile client.
Peculiarities:Official VKontakte client for Android Full access to all sections View and download media content Attachments to posts, messages Regular updates with increased functionality
What's new:
- Bugs fixed;
- Added a mod with a working audio cache, which is installed separately from the official version.
Fashion information:
Version 4.8.3 [Mod: audio cache] has a working audio cache (you can save music and listen to it offline for free) and is installed separately from the official version (you can use both this mod and the official application at the same time). To install a modified version of an APK file, you must remove the previous (original) version. This deletes all your data (level of development, saves and overall game progress).
The social network VKontakte announced the release of completely updated mobile and iOS devices. Literally everything has changed in them - both new functions for users and a redesigned user interface have appeared. Updated earlier this month.
New for leading mobile platforms, they have lost the side navigation menu, which opens by clicking on the hamburger menu. From now on, the so-called tabbar is used - a single panel at the bottom of the screen, which combines the key functionality of the social network. Thus, users can now switch between news, messages, notifications and search with literally one touch.
In addition, the largest VKontakte update for Android and iOS also introduces completely new recommendations and search sections. They include posts, videos, live broadcasts, stories, communities and personal pages that may be of interest to the user. These will mainly be aspiring musicians, photographers and writers. The recommendations work is based on the new “Prometheus” algorithm - with the help of it the social network plans to promote high-quality content.
The notifications section with a new design now includes all notifications and friend requests - just like in the web version of VKontakte. Also, likes have become red, and the view counter is shown on each post without the need to open a separate post.
The update will be available for installation on Google Play and the App Store within the next 24 hours. Or you can download it on Trashbox.
A new version (new design, appearance, layout) of VKontakte appeared in April 2016. The old one existed for a very long time and is outdated. At first, during the trial period, each user could turn on the new version for himself, and if he didn’t like something, then return to the old one.
How did you turn on the new version of VK?
At first it was like this: the person who wanted to open it himself opened the news on the VK blog and at the very end of the page clicked "Join testing."
You could also enable the new version using the link “Use the new version of the site as default” in the left column of the site, at the bottom (if you open VK on a computer and not on a phone).
How did you enable the old version?
You could return the old one back there, at the very bottom of the narrow left column of the site, a pale gray link. It was called “Return to the old version of the site.” Then not everyone had it, and even later it disappeared completely. Read on:
Why did the new version turn on by itself and how to get back?
Since June 9, 2016, some VK users (approximately 10 percent) received the new version forcibly, that is, it turned on itself, and they could no longer return to the old one. You could also be one of these users. There was nothing you could do about it, you could only get used to it, because a person gets used to everything. The best option is to take the changes calmly. Some time will pass, and the old version will already seem inconvenient to you. And in any case, the developers of the VK site would not be able to support the old version for a long time.
This was the beginning of a mass transfer of all VK users to the new version. Here is the official news about it. Those who did not fall into the mentioned 10% could still switch to the new version and back to the old one for some time, but from August 17, VKontakte completely switched to a new version, it turned on itself for everyone without the possibility of returning to the old one.
Since then, due to numerous requests from users, some changes have been made (changed the font, left the ability to use dialogs similar to those in the old version, etc.). But in general, there will never be a return to the old version. Most likely it no longer exists.
How to return the old version of dialogues?
Go to “Messages” and find the gear icon at the bottom - . Click on it and select "Go to the classic interface." After this you will have dialogues like in the old version. To go back to the new version, click on the gear in the same way and select "Go to the new interface."
New version on the phone too?
The new version refers to the full version of the site that people use on computers and tablets. This does not apply to the VK application for phones, which is developed and updated separately (see How to download VK to your phone). There is also a mobile version of the VK site, which also exists separately, but it gradually borrowed many elements from the new “full” version.
How to return the old version of the VK mobile application on your phone?
You can install the old version of the mobile application manually, this is described here:
The old version may not have music playing. No one guarantees that older versions of the application will work at all. The VK administration can disable them. In the future, you can disable automatic updates and the application will not update.
A better option is to get used to the new version of the application. When something new comes out, there are always people who don't like it. This was the case with the new version of the VKontakte website - many promised to leave VK forever, but they are still sitting there just fine. It's all a matter of habit.
Who doesn't like the new version of VKontakte?
Not everyone likes the new version of VKontakte. Many people demand to return the previous version, which they consider more convenient. Some argue that the new design is too similar to Facebook and even Odnoklassniki. Users even created an online petition demanding that the old version be preserved and given the “right to choose” (this did not affect anything). Online petitions are often created for various reasons and thanks to them, information is disseminated very widely. But in reality, the petition has never helped anyone. When the noise subsides, everyone forgets about her.
VKontakte laughed at its users who promised to leave if they did not return the old version. A month after their promise, they still continued to use VK ().
It is known that some people always greet any major update with hostility, since changing old habits is too painful for them. But over time they calm down.
Our instructions will help you quickly navigate the new version of VKontakte: Where in the new version of VKontakte are the settings, my answers, music, birthdays, logout, statistics...?
Please write below in the comments what you think about the new version of VKontakte! Your opinion is important.
Why is it important? When you express your opinion, it will become easier, you will release your negativity. True, 92% of people will not read this, but will immediately look for where to write - they don’t care. Congratulations if you're reading this! If you really want to contact VKontakte employees and ask them to return the old version, try contacting their support service - but we don’t think this will affect anything.
What happened to VKontakte music? Why is it paid now?
There have long been rumors that a paid music subscription will appear in the VK application. At the end of April 2017, VK decided to transfer music listeners to the Boom application, which has a paid subscription. The application belongs to the partner Mail.ru Group, which includes VKontakte itself. The music section in VK has changed - playlists and advertising have appeared. In the VK application for Android, music caching has disappeared (you can no longer save music and listen to it without the Internet). Why did all this happen? The fact is that if everyone listens to music for free, musicians will have nothing to eat and they will have to leave for another job. Therefore, this could not continue indefinitely. You can express your outrage right here in the comments. Be sure to share this page with your friends!
This is how VKontakte representatives answer questions about free music in the application.
