I have an older iPad not first gen but it won't update past iOS 10.33 or whatever and all the apps I want need 11.0 or later. My iPad or computer says it's up to date but it's not. This is kind of bs.
iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi
If your iPad has been stuck on iOS 10.3.3 for the past few years, with no upgrades/updates forthcoming, then you own an iPad 4th generation.
A 4th gen iPad cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 10.3.3/10.3.4.
Its internal hardware is too old, underpowered and completely incompatible with any current and future versions of iOS..
Sorry.
What apps are you looking for?
Older versions of apps may still exist in the iOS App Store, despite the fact the apps may have moved on to an higher
minimum iOS version, now.
If you need older versions of apps that have moved on to iOS 10 and later, tap on my link below and choose the method that best works with your current situation.
CAREFULLY read and follow ALL directions. Especially so for my computer/older iTunes procedures.
ALL of my procedures/solutions work!
Downloading Older iOS 9.3.5 Versions of A… - Apple Community
A Disclaimer.
Apps may or may not have older iOS 9.3.5 versions stil available from within the iOS App Store.
The presence of older versions of apps is entirely up to the discretion of the third party app developer.
The Netflix app has older versions, in the iOS App Store, that go all the way back to iOS 5.1.1, but Netflix app developers have made their older app no longer to be able to obtain, initially, IF you never initially, at some earlier time, downloaded and installed the Netfkix app onto your iDevice.
There are a couple of ways to try/attempt to get an older version of any app.
Pick the method that works best for your situation/circumstances.
Also, I would STOP using that nearly 2-year old Safari Web browser, as it is, probably, not safe and secure to use any longer, and seek out a third party web browser that is STILL currently being updated and STILL being supported on iOS 9.3.5/10.3.3.
Heed my advice on this issue in my above link.
If you need an iPad that can run the latest and greatest versions of iOS, as well as, the most current apps available, then, you will need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website.
Best of Luck to You!
Jaredc42 wrote:
Seems ridiculous to have to buy a new iPad just to watch hulu or download the outlook app. This is why I have a Samsung phone. Terrible apple
Apple is NOT responsible for what third party app developers do.
The decision to leave older devices and older iOS versions behind is solely the decision/discretion of the app developer.
The iPad 4th generation is ineligible and excluded from upgrading to iOS 11 or iOS 12 and any future iOS versions.
With the introduction of iOS 11, ALL support for older 32- bit iDevice hardware and any iOS 32 bit apps has ended.
Your iPad 4 is a 7-year old, 32-bit hardware device.
With the introduction of the 64-bit coded iOS 11, and now iOS 12 and later, ALL newer iOS versions will ONLY
support newer 64-bit hardware iDevices and 64-bit software, now.
The iPad 4 is incompatible with all of these new iOS versions, now.
No need to panic or worry though.
Your iPad 4th gen will still work and function as it always has, but, at some point, will no longer receive any more app updates.
Currently, most third party app developers are still supporting iOS 10 and to a lesser extent now, iOS 9 and earlier.
The 4th gen iPad has had over 5 years of Apple iOS upgrades/updates.
The final third party app updates your 4th gen iPad will receive will be their last!
Your iPad 4 will survive and stay a viable, functioning iPad for a couple more years.
Currently, iPad 4 models are STILL receiving many regular app updates, but look for this change over time.
This is why Apple introduced new, lower cost iPad models. Apple is trying to get older iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen Mini
iPad users to upgrade to more modern iPad hardware with the recent releases of iOS 11, iOS 12, and the up and coming iPadOS, which will render all older 32 bit iDevices obsolete, in time.
Also, since the iPad 4 has not had any new iOS upgrades/updates in almost 2 years, I would strongly consider you stop using that old, default iOS Safari Web browser and seek out other more current and, up to date and more secure third party Web browsers, instead.
Here are a few, more popular, third party web browsers that I know are STILL being updated and supported on iOS
10 and earlier.
In no particular order.
iCab Mobile Web browser
Dolphin Web browser
DuckDuckGo private Web browxer
Snow Bunny Web browser
Private Browsing Web browser
Private Browser Deluxe
Private Browser with Ad block
Aloha Web browser
Maxthon Web browser
TOR private browser
TOR + VPN private browser
Turbo VPN private browser/
Best of Luck to You!
Sounds like you have a 4th gen iPad.
It cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 10.
If you need the newer iOS, you need a new iPad.
~Lyssa
Seems ridiculous to have to buy a new iPad just to watch hulu or download the outlook app. This is why I have a Samsung phone. Terrible apple
Try my procedures above to try and attempt to get an older version of apps.
Best of Luck to You!
If you think your Samsung phone will get Android updates for 7 years, I suspect you'll be unpleasantly surprised.
Michel gave you some good advice for trying to get apps on your iPad.
~Lyssa
iPad won't update can't use/download various apps
