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I have a ipad, model MD517LL/A running iOS 10.3.4. Can i update the iOS to something newer? Settings/General/Software Update states "Your software is up to date" .
iPad, iOS 10
If your iPad is currently running, or cannot be updated beyond iOS 10.3.3/4, then have an iPad4 - as confirmed by your model number.
Update support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions.
Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.
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 supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications that will vastly outperform your old iPad4.
I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating your current options.
If your iPad is currently running, or cannot be updated beyond iOS 10.3.3/4, then have an iPad4 - as confirmed by your model number.
Update support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions.
Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.
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 supports current iPadOS 13.x - and has hardware specifications that will vastly outperform your old iPad4.
I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating your current options.
That model (iPad 4th generation) can not support iOS versions beyond 13.3.4, because of hardware incompatibility, sorry.
Regards
Giulio
Thanks for the info. Can't "zoom" on it. Time to retire it.
Same thanks for this info. Can't "zoom" on it. Heck, even my robot vacuum won't work.
You are welcome
Giulio
I have a ipad, model MD517LL/A running iOS 10.3.4. Can i update the iOS to something newer? Settings/General/Software Update states "Your software is up to date" .
