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How do I update the software to the latest iOS version on my iPad Air? I currently have iOS version 12.5.1. Thanks.
iPad Air, iOS 12
A first generation iPad Air, iPad mini2 and mini3 can only be updated to iOS 12.5.1. With iOS 12.5.1 installed, you must have one of these three models.
Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.
Apple ended major update support for these models of iPad in September 2019 - although they since continue to received “point” security updates. These devices cannot be updated to iPadOS 13 (or any later major versions of iPadOS) as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements (CPU and RAM) for newer versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Some App developers have dropped support for iOS versions preceding iOS 13.x for technical reasons (often because APIs or software libraries upon which they rely have been updated in the new version of iPadOS, making their App incompatible with earlier versions).
Whilst many App titles remain compatible with your iPad, if you want or need to access to Apps requiring the most recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model that supports iPadOS14.
Sorry, I appreciate that this may not be what you were hoping to learn.
I hope this information provides helpful clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your existing iPad.
A first generation iPad Air, iPad mini2 and mini3 can only be updated to iOS 12.5.1. With iOS 12.5.1 installed, you must have one of these three models.
Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.
Apple ended major update support for these models of iPad in September 2019 - although they since continue to received “point” security updates. These devices cannot be updated to iPadOS 13 (or any later major versions of iPadOS) as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements (CPU and RAM) for newer versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Some App developers have dropped support for iOS versions preceding iOS 13.x for technical reasons (often because APIs or software libraries upon which they rely have been updated in the new version of iPadOS, making their App incompatible with earlier versions).
Whilst many App titles remain compatible with your iPad, if you want or need to access to Apps requiring the most recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model that supports iPadOS14.
Sorry, I appreciate that this may not be what you were hoping to learn.
I hope this information provides helpful clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your existing iPad.
An unit running 12.5.1 isn't capable of 13 or above. For an iPad Air, it's a first generation model.
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Thank you.
Are there any security concerns with this software version?
How do I update the latest version of the iOS software my iPad? I current have iOS version 12.5.1 in my general settings.
