Hi there! I see you’re trying to listen to SiriusXM on your iPod running iOS 12.5.7 and want to know if you can download an older version of the SiriusXM app compatible with that iOS version. To get started, just to be sure: have you already tried downloading the SiriusXM app directly from the App Store on your iPod? Also, did you previously have the app installed on this device?

Generally, the App Store allows you to download the last compatible version of an app if the latest one isn’t supported by your iOS version, but this depends on whether you have “purchased” (downloaded or bought) the app before using the same Apple ID. If you’ve installed SiriusXM in the past with your Apple ID, when you try to download it now on iOS 12.5.7, sometimes you get a prompt to download a compatible older version.

Here’s what you can try step-by-step:

1. On your iPod, open the App Store and sign in with the Apple ID you used before with SiriusXM.
2. Search for "SiriusXM" in the App Store.
3. Tap the download icon.
4. If prompted with a message like "Download an older version that is compatible with this iOS?" select “Download.”

If you never downloaded the SiriusXM app before on your Apple ID, this option might not appear. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t officially allow manually choosing or downloading very old app versions directly.

Alternatives if the above doesn’t work:
- Try accessing SiriusXM through the web browser using their web player (if available and compatible with your device browser).
- Use another device with a newer iOS to listen if possible.
- Some users have reported third-party app stores (like Aptoide) offering older APKs but these are usually for Android and come with risks, so I wouldn’t recommend that route for Apple devices.

If you want, I can guide you through the App Store process in more detail or check for other solutions for your iPod 12.5.7 iOS environment. Just let me know!

The only message i get says to upgrade to a new device. I just got this replacement ipod for christmas and figured it would work but it doesn't

Thanks for sharing that detail about the message telling you to upgrade to a new device. That is a key clue. Since you received a replacement iPod running iOS 12.5.7, it seems the SiriusXM app’s current versions no longer support this iOS version—and unfortunately, the older compatible versions aren’t available for download anymore through the normal App Store process. This is a known issue for users with older iPods, where the SiriusXM app requires newer OS versions to function properly1.

Here are a few options you can try to work around this limitation:

1. Using iTunes on a Computer to Install an Older Version:
If you previously downloaded SiriusXM using your Apple ID on iTunes (on Windows or Mac), you might be able to reinstall an older compatible version by syncing through iTunes. This involves:
- Connecting your iPod to your computer.
- Opening iTunes and navigating to the App Store within iTunes.
- Downloading the SiriusXM app there with your Apple ID.
- Syncing the app to your iPod, which may prompt your iPod to install a compatible older version.
(This step can be tricky if you don’t have the app already in your purchased downloads on iTunes.)2

2. Access SiriusXM via Web Browser:
While less ideal, you might be able to stream SiriusXM through the Safari browser on your iPod by visiting SiriusXM’s web player site, if it functions on your iOS 12.5.7 WebKit browser. It’s worth a shot if the app isn’t available.

3. Alternative Devices:
SiriusXM’s app compatibility is generally focused on newer iPods, iPhones, and iPads. If possible, upgrading to a device that supports at least iOS 13 or above will allow you to download the current app version.

4. Contact SiriusXM Support:
Sometimes SiriusXM listener care can assist with account-related alternatives or provide tips for unsupported devices. Their support email is [email protected].

Since the message explicitly says to upgrade the device, it strongly indicates that your replacement iPod’s OS version no longer meets the minimum requirements for the SiriusXM app, and older versions aren’t accessible for your setup through normal means.

Would you like me to walk you through the iTunes method, or help with trying the web player route? Also, I can help check the compatibility of other devices you might have. Let me know how you’d like to proceed!