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IPad Air update

I have an IPad Air. Is there any way to have it update to current sw update? Will only update to 12.4.9

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 20, 2020 6:00 PM

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4 replies

MichelPM

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Nov 20, 2020 7:48 PM in response to BuddyJoeSmiles

No.

Sorry.

Your over 7-year old, 2013, 1st gen iPad Air is too old, now.

If you need/want the latest iPadOS versions with current, updated apps, then you need to seriously consider a new iPad model OR a “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!

Niel

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727,349 points

Nov 20, 2020 6:02 PM in response to BuddyJoeSmiles

An unit running 12.4.9 isn't capable of 13 or above; for an iPad Air, it's a first generation model.

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Nov 21, 2020 9:51 AM in response to BuddyJoeSmiles

Appreciate your response! Didn’t want to get a new one, but may have no choice. Seems like I just got it yesterday. Thanks again!

Nov 21, 2020 9:51 AM in response to BuddyJoeSmiles

Appreciate your response!

IPad Air update