For those looking to install an older version of Messenger on legacy iOS devices (like the iPhone 4S or older iPads), you generally don't need a standalone IPA file if you have previously "purchased" the app with your Apple ID. Recommended Installation Method
When you download an IPA from a site like AppCake , iOSNinja , or random forums, you cannot verify that the file is original. Hackers can inject code into old IPAs to: messenger old version ipa