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Updating iPad mini

I'm trying to download apps onto my iPad but it's telling me to update to iOS11 or later. or latest version. How do I up date my iPad mini that is currently running on iOS 8 version 8.1.1


iPad mini, iOS 8

Posted on May 23, 2020 11:48 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2020 1:17 PM

If you’re unable to date your original iPad mini from iOS 81.1 to iOS 9.3.5/6 using the OTA update method from Settings, it may be necessary to use either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate):

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204204


Apple formally ended update support for iPad mini in September 2016 - and cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular); it cannot 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Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store.


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.

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May 23, 2020 1:17 PM in response to jimmie901

If you’re unable to date your original iPad mini from iOS 81.1 to iOS 9.3.5/6 using the OTA update method from Settings, it may be necessary to use either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate):

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204204


Apple formally ended update support for iPad mini in September 2016 - and cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular); it cannot 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Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store.


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.

Updating iPad mini

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