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My mini iPad 2 will not update my apps. Said it needs iOS 13, yet does not ask for update

When I try to use some of my apps on my iPad mini 2 it says I need ios13 yet I can’t update my iPad. I can’t use the apps. Anyone else experiencing this?

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Posted on Oct 9, 2021 8:51 PM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2021 8:53 PM

The iPad mini 2 can’t update past iOS 9. You need a new iPad. The iPad mini 4 and later support the newest iPadOS version.

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My mini iPad 2 will not update my apps. Said it needs iOS 13, yet does not ask for update

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