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For some reason my IOS 9.3.5 doesn't have an update. Whenever I click on "software update" it says it's up to date. But when I click on a certain app it says that I need to update to "IOS 12.4 or later". What do I do? Is there someway I can update my pad even if my system shows that there isn't an update to be made?
iPad mini, iOS 9
Just for reference, the iOS and iPadOS update system is designed so that it detects the hardware requesting the update, and only ever offers the most current version compatible with that detected hardware.
So there is no choice with iOS and iPadOS updates. The system will either tell your specific hardware device is up to date, or it will offer you the most current release that is supported on that hardware (which may not be the most recent public release if your hardware does not support it).
Just for reference, the iOS and iPadOS update system is designed so that it detects the hardware requesting the update, and only ever offers the most current version compatible with that detected hardware.
So there is no choice with iOS and iPadOS updates. The system will either tell your specific hardware device is up to date, or it will offer you the most current release that is supported on that hardware (which may not be the most recent public release if your hardware does not support it).
Hello ~ If you have the iPad mini 1 gen… which I suspect that you do by the iOS you are running…it cannot be updated any higher. If you would like to use a higher version of iOS you will need a newer device. You can go to the black line at the top of this page and click on iPad to see the new choices. If you contemplate a used device I would urge you to read through the info below :
Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Also:
The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone
~Katana-San~
No. Your iPad is almost 10 years old, it cannot be updated beyond iOS 9 as it is incapable of running newer operating systems. It's time for a new iPad.
Thank you Katana-San! I appreciate the advice. This was extremely helpful. I think I have version 1 as well. Will definitely have think about getting a newer version.
Hello again ~ You are very welcome…if you do get a new device just remember you have a community of friends to help.
~Katana-San~
I appreciate that. Hope you have a great rest of your day Katana-San!
Thank you Michael. Appreciate the feedback.
IOS 9.3.5 doesn't have an update
