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? My older iPad Air model-MF016LL/A. does not show the option to update to the 14.8 or whatever the just issued update is. Am I able to update? If so how? I’m concerned about being susceptible to the recently discovered Pegasus, zero click spyware
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The first generation iPad Air, iPad mini2 and mini3 can only be updated to iOS 12.5.4.
Apple ended major update support for these models of iPad in September 2019 - although they since continue to receive “point” security updates - the most recent being released just a few weeks ago. 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.
The iOS/iPadOS 14.8 update, released yesterday, addresses a specific vulnerability that is not exposed in iOS12.x.
The first generation iPad Air, iPad mini2 and mini3 can only be updated to iOS 12.5.4.
Apple ended major update support for these models of iPad in September 2019 - although they since continue to receive “point” security updates - the most recent being released just a few weeks ago. 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.
The iOS/iPadOS 14.8 update, released yesterday, addresses a specific vulnerability that is not exposed in iOS12.x.
Thanks for the quick response, it is very helpful.
just to make sure I understand completely; my older iPad, which updates to iOS 12 is not susceptible to the Pegasus, zero click, intrusion?
is that correct? Sorry to ask you respond again but I just wish to be sure.
Thanks, much.
Insofar as information is publicly available, iOS12.x is reportedly not susceptible to the Pegasus vulnerability.
Apple has previously issued patches that address [what is now colloquially known as] Pegasus for iOS/iPadOS 13/14 - without managing to fully mitigate the exploit. The latest patch ‘14.8, is understood to finally close this issue.
Thanks, again I appreciate your help and clarity.
extremely helpful answer!
iPad Air doesn't show the option to update to iOS 14.8
