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Update version iOS 9.3.5

Hi


I want to download Microsoft Teams App and I cannot, How Can I Get the App?


Also the Ipad doesn't have a newest version to update.


Thanks

Irma

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Apr 27, 2020 7:01 AM

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Posted on Apr 27, 2020 7:12 AM

Your original (1st Generation) iPad mini cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular).


Apple formally ended update support for these devices in September 2016. None of these models can be updated to iOS 10 or later versions, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS.


Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. As such, finding Apps that remain compatible with your iPad mini is becoming increasingly difficult, now limiting the ongoing utility and usefulness of your old iPad.


If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Even the basic current iPad model supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications that will vastly outperform your old iPad


Sorry, this is clearly not what you were hoping to learn, but I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating your current options.

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Apr 27, 2020 7:12 AM in response to irma28

Your original (1st Generation) iPad mini cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular).


Apple formally ended update support for these devices in September 2016. None of these models can be updated to iOS 10 or later versions, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS.


Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. As such, finding Apps that remain compatible with your iPad mini is becoming increasingly difficult, now limiting the ongoing utility and usefulness of your old iPad.


If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Even the basic current iPad model supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications that will vastly outperform your old iPad


Sorry, this is clearly not what you were hoping to learn, but I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating your current options.

Update version iOS 9.3.5

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