Ipad mini 1

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Ipad mini 1

I just recently purchased an Ipad mini 1st, and i noticed its not compatible with any of the apps I need. I check for system updates and it states all up to date with iOS 9.3.6. Does this Ipad not update higher? Or how can I update this ipad further ?

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Dec 4, 2019 12:54 PM

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QuickPost

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Dec 4, 2019 12:56 PM in response to IW2795

Hello,

This iPad model does not support any system version newer than 9. You cannot update your iPad any further. If you need to use software that requires a newer system software version then you will need to purchase a newer iPad model.

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MichelPM

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Dec 4, 2019 1:03 PM in response to IW2795

If you hadn't had this iPad long, return it and get your money back, if you can.

A 1st generation iPad Mini cannot upgrade beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6.

This is an over 7-year old iPad, now!

It's internal hardware is too old, too underpowered and completely incompatible with much newer iOS versions for over 3 years, now!

Return it and get your money back!

To get the a more recent iOS version for an iPad Mini, you need an iPad Mini 2 or 3 which max. out at iOS 12.4.3 or an iPad Mini 4 or the new 2019 iPad Mini 5 which both run the most current versions of iPadOS 13.

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y_p_w

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Dec 4, 2019 1:12 PM in response to IW2795

Yes. It's an old model and one that Apple discontinued software support for years ago. It might still work for some uses, but the latest apps won't work. It's also a really old 32-bit architetcture.

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