Apple software update for IPAD MINI2 from ios9.3.5
How to Update firmware for ipad mini2 from IOS 9.3.5
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How to Update firmware for ipad mini2 from IOS 9.3.5
An iPad A1432 is a first generation iPad mini - with an A5 processor.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201471#ipadmini
Per my original reply, it cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular).
An iPad A1432 is a first generation iPad mini - with an A5 processor.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201471#ipadmini
Per my original reply, it cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular).
Are you absolutely certain that you have a iPad mini2? Mistaking a first generation iPad mini for a mini2 is not an unusual occurrence within these user communities.
Check Settings > General > About - and post the reported model number. Until confirmed to be otherwise, on the basis of the information currently declared, I believe it to be highly likely that you actually have an iPad mini1.
The 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Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Difficulties finding compatible Apps obviously limits ongoing utility and usefulness of old devices.
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 iPad7 model supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications that will vastly outperform your old iPad.
What is the “A” model number of your iPad?
The “A” model number of your iPad can be found on the lower area of the aluminium back of your iPad in small print letters right underneath the large, bold printed” iPad”.
I believe you actually have a 2012, 1st generation iPad Mini.
The 1st generation iPad Mini cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6.
The internal hardware is too old and too underpowered and completely incompatible with any other newer versions of iOS.
Yup,
As I suspected, you own a 1st gen, 2012 iPad Mini.
iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6 is this iPad’s maximum iOS version.
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 need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website or a new or refurbished iPad from an Apple authorised, third party retail or online reseller OR other trusted sources for new or used Apple products.
Best of Luck to You!
Connect it to a reliable and fast wifi network, then go to Settings>General>Software update...
Regards
Giulio
My Model number of IPAD MINI2 is : A1432
Apple software update for IPAD MINI2 from ios9.3.5