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I'm trying to update my iPad to the latest version, but no update appears on the setting, and I got the 10.3.4 version. I'm not sure if it's my iPad is an old one or what's the issue exactly? I even can't download some of the apps, it tells me that some apps are not compatible with the device, what is that mean?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
iPad, iOS 10
Yup.
An iPad model stuck on iOS 10.3.4 is too old to upgrade.
Your iPad is too old, now.
These over 8 and 9-year old iPad models cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 10 and earlier versions.
That iPad is too old and incompatible ( as well as underpowered ) with the later iOS 11 and other later iOS/iPadOS versions.
Sorry, but this is the reality for 8 and 9-year old iOS devices at this late timeframe.
ALL support for these 8 and 9-year old iOS devices ended 2 and 3 years ago.
If you need/want an updated iOS/iPadOS with current, updated iPad apps, then you need to seriously consider a new iPad model OR a much “newer” , used iPad model capable of running the latest iPadOS 14 versions.
There are plenty of newer, older iPad models that can run the current iPadOS 14.
Sorry & Best of Luck to You!
If your iPad is currently running, or cannot be updated beyond iOS 10.3.3/4, then have an iPad4.
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. The 32-bit platform upon which the iPad4 is based is effectively obsolete.
Many App Developers have also dropped support for older devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store.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 Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.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. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad8 supports current iPadOS 14 - and has hardware specifications and capabilities that vastly outperform your old iPad4.
I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating the limitations of your iPad4 and your available options.
The fourth generation iPad, released by Apple in 2012, cannot run any iOS version beyond iOS 10.3.4.
No update appears to me even though I have 10.3.4
