I have an iPad model MC705 LL/A with version iOS 9.3.5 (13G36). Was told that I can’t upgrade it. What are my options? Is there a trade in value?

I have an iPad MC705 LL/A with version iOS 9.3.5 (13G36). Was told that I can’t upgrade it. What are my options? Is there a trade in value?

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iPad, iOS 9

Posted on Nov 11, 2020 12:25 PM

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Posted on Nov 11, 2020 3:00 PM

You are not going to want to read this, but here it is, anyways.

At this late time, your iPad 3rd generation is an over 8 year old device now.

There is no trade-in value for any 8, 9 or 10-year old iPads.

Support from Apple for these old iPad models ended 4 years ago.

Virtually all third party app support for these old iPads completely ended over 2 years ago.


These 8 and 9 year old iPads are completely and fully unsupported now with NO upgraded/updates to ever be forthcoming.


Sorry.


If you need/want the more advanced features of the latest iPadOS, then you need to seriously consider the purchase of a new or much “newer”, used iPad model that is capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.

There a plenty of newer, older models of iPad that can run the latest iPadOS.


Best of Luck to You!

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Nov 11, 2020 3:00 PM in response to Ammorudy

You are not going to want to read this, but here it is, anyways.

At this late time, your iPad 3rd generation is an over 8 year old device now.

There is no trade-in value for any 8, 9 or 10-year old iPads.

Support from Apple for these old iPad models ended 4 years ago.

Virtually all third party app support for these old iPads completely ended over 2 years ago.


These 8 and 9 year old iPads are completely and fully unsupported now with NO upgraded/updates to ever be forthcoming.


Sorry.


If you need/want the more advanced features of the latest iPadOS, then you need to seriously consider the purchase of a new or much “newer”, used iPad model that is capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.

There a plenty of newer, older models of iPad that can run the latest iPadOS.


Best of Luck to You!

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