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help with ios update

how to update older ipad to newer ios?

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Mar 27, 2021 3:07 PM

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Mar 27, 2021 7:21 PM in response to kaysodifferent

You most likely own a nearly 8-1/2-year old 2012 iPad Mini 1st generation.

These old 2011-2012 iPad models cannot upgrade beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6.

Your iPad is too old for any more iOS upgrades/updates.


Sorry.


If you need/want an iPad with an up to date iPadOS with access to current, updated apps, then you really need to seriously consider a new iPad model OR a much, MUCH “newer” and less expensive, used iPad models, from better known, trusted Apple product/device retailers/resellers, capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.

There are plenty of newer, older iPad models that can run the latest, current versions of iPadOS..



Sorry & Best of Luck to You!

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