iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular not updating to iOS 9.3.6

The thing is the update was pushed out to fix a GPS issue, not an issue with cellular. The GPS issue has to do with the fact that the GPS is rolling over and the software needs to know about that or the GPS will be read incorrectly. Only the cellular iPad models have GPS which is why they need an update.

Because of that there is a near guarantee that the iPad 2,2 needs an update since it contains a GPS receiver.

My guess is that there was a problem with updating the iPad 2,2 so they didn't release an update. They have till November to do so if that's the case.

Form what I have read, your iPad should be eligible for the update to iOS 9.3.6. It is to fix a GPS issue on cellular devices. Did you try updating using iTunes?

Odd, 3G is a type of cellular network, so yes they should be the same thing.

And yes, the model number corresponds to a cellular iPad 2. Specifically GSM version for AT&T.

Its very strange its not appearing in iTunes either.

Outside of trying again in a couple of days, i'm not sure what else to suggest.

All info from Apple suggests that iPad 2 should be getting the 9.3.6 update.

Here: Apple security updates - Apple Support

and here: Update your iPhone or iPad software to avoid issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support

@rbrylawski, there was no iPad 2 capable of LTE. LTE didn't exist at the time. So that difference is moot. An iPad 2 Wifi+3G is for all intents and purposes a Cellular iPad.

My iPad version is MC775C/A which CNET reports as a Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G - tablet - 64 GB - 9.7" - 3G

I just checked over WiFi and it reports no updates available. I haven't tried iTunes yet because I use a very old version of iTunes and do not want to upgrade just to enable the iPad2 to connect. I might have to set up an external boot drive just to do this -- or not.

I should dig out my 4S and see if it has the same issue.

I guess the other thing to do would be to backup to iCloud, then go to the local Apple Store and ask them to re-install iOS which should take it straight to 9.3.6.

Glad I found this thread as I was trying to figure out why my iPad 2 GSM said there weren’t any updates (OTA and iTunes). This seems like an oversight on Apple’s part. Even my old iPhone 4S GSM (found it in a drawer) got the 9.3.6 update, so I think Apple just made a mistake. That or the iPad 2 GSM couldn’t be updated for some reason.

Just because something isn't on Apple's site doesn't mean there isn't an omission. Apple's own declarations on Update your iPhone or iPad software to avoid issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support are clear indication of how vague their statement is about support for "iPad 2 WiFi + Cellular" since this clearly only seems to be the case for some models.

Now if the GSM iPad2 were all produced at the end of the iPad2 run and the CDMA models were all in the early run I would agree that perhaps the later runs had the newer GPS. I am inclined to agree with MarcBR8's argument that if this were the case, why would there be any need for updates for the iPad3 Mini models?

I did this update through iTunes, and my iPad 2 is completely broke now and rendered useless. I figured it was not a big update and I could just restore my prior backup if it went badly. Unfortunately, now my iPad is unresponsive.

DON’T DO THIS UPDATE!

Then I'd ask Apple for assistance here.

The iPad 2 CDMA uses a Broadcom chipset for the radio and the gps. The GSM version uses 2 chipsets based on Intel/Infineon.

Maybe Intel/Infineon has not provided a fix for this issue.

That is interesting and therein lies the confusion and difference.

Wifi + 3G is limited to connecting to a cellular network of the 3G or lower type. while the Wifi + Cellular will connect to 3G or LTE depending on what is available.

But I still don't understand why if the purpose of the update is to fix something with GPS, why 3G would make the difference as to the ability to get the update?

I just booted my 4S for the first time in several months. It took about 3 minutes to check with Apple but it does offer an update. It didn't automatically offer it (or do the hard-sell the way my SE does with iOS12) -- I had to manually check for updates. Basically I did the same thing I tried doing with the iPad but it didn't work with the iPad.

Just to note, I have no cell service on either device. In fact I don't even have a SIM card in the 4S, as it likes to remind me.