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Microsoft office ipad

Microsoft office app not working on iPad. Tried to re install app but says needs updated, I go to update page updates but says error.


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iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 10, 2020 12:50 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2020 2:02 AM

Okay.

Thank You for the clarification.

Bad news.

MS has discontinued the use of all older MS Office apps for older, 32-bit architecture devices, like your iPad 4th gen, which is forever stuck on iOS 10.3.3.

MS Office apps require iOS 12 and newer which your iPad is incapable of upgrading to.

To run these newer MS Office versions, now requires the purchase of a new or discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple capable of running iOS 12 or newer.


Sorry & Best of Luck to You!

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Jan 10, 2020 2:02 AM in response to Krav0000

Okay.

Thank You for the clarification.

Bad news.

MS has discontinued the use of all older MS Office apps for older, 32-bit architecture devices, like your iPad 4th gen, which is forever stuck on iOS 10.3.3.

MS Office apps require iOS 12 and newer which your iPad is incapable of upgrading to.

To run these newer MS Office versions, now requires the purchase of a new or discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple capable of running iOS 12 or newer.


Sorry & Best of Luck to You!

Microsoft office ipad

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