iPad wont update

How can I update my old iPad to iOS 14 when it's on iOS 12.5.1 and won't update?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 16, 2021 4:23 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2021 4:26 PM

You can't. An unit running 12.5.1 doesn't have enough RAM to run 13 or above; for an iPad Air, it's a first generation model.

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Mar 16, 2021 4:26 PM in response to kanita192

You can't. An unit running 12.5.1 doesn't have enough RAM to run 13 or above; for an iPad Air, it's a first generation model.

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