Safari browser is out of date message

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Safari browser is out of date message

On websites such as banking and patient access, I keep getting the message my ipad safari browser is out of date and needs updating otherwise my security is at risk. However, I have checked in settings and everything is updated. The patient access site no longer even allows me to enter my password but I believe it is impossible to update a new browser on an ipad anyway? Is it simply the case that my ipad is now too old? I bought it about 5 to 6 years ago. Any advice would be very much appreciated. I think the ipad model below is accurate but im not certain.

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 19, 2019 3:45 AM

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Answer 1

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VikingOSX

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Jun 19, 2019 6:09 AM in response to KautoStar

You will need a minimum of iOS 11.0 to install Firefox on your iOS device, or iOS 11.4 for Google Chrome. Both are available in the iTunes App Store from within iOS. The iPad Air 2 supports iOS 11, iOS 12, and is supported in the forthcoming iPadOS (iOS 13).

So, you have a choice 1) Upgrade to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS and have current Safari security, or stay on your current version of iOS (e.g. >= iOS 11) and use one of the alternative browsers.

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Eric Root

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Jun 19, 2019 7:40 AM in response to KautoStar

You are welcome. See what model iPad you have and then you can check if it compatible with IOS 12.

Identify your iPad model - Apple Support

iOS 12 is compatible with these devices - Apple Support

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tygb

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Jun 19, 2019 6:18 AM in response to KautoStar

See this article https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204416

https://support.apple.com/kb/SP777?locale=en_US

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Answer 4

Jun 19, 2019 4:06 AM in response to KautoStar

Safari is a past of iOS and your old machine is running an out of date version.

Trouble is your machine can't upgrade to the newest iOS 12.3.1 version so you can't get a modern version of Safari.

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Answer 5

Jun 19, 2019 4:14 AM in response to KautoStar

As an alternative, you may download and use another browser (Google Chrome, Firefox etc).

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Eric Root

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Jun 19, 2019 7:16 AM in response to KautoStar

Have you gone to Settings/General/Software Update to see if you can do an IOS update using the steps in the link I posted above?

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KautoStar Author

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Jun 19, 2019 7:24 AM in response to Eric Root

Thanks again for another helpful reply. Yes, I checked that option and it doesn't allow for it. Simply checks for updates and says everything is up to date. Thanks anyway. Looks as though I need to buy a new ipad. Thanks everyone for your help. Just hoping my banking account isn't now compromised.

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