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I haven't a iphone but have a ipad .So how can i create a apple id?

I can't download apps in my ipad .

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 20, 2021 11:54 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2021 2:00 AM

The error message is clear - you cannot download an App that is not compatible with your iPad.


The currently available Google Chrome App requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. Your iPad2 (as identified by the tags appended to your post) suggest that you have an iPad2 with iOS 9.x installed. The Chrome App is not compatible with your iPad.


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).


Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are all obsolete.


You need to consider that compatible Apps for your iPad are increasingly difficult to find - as most developers have dropped support for 32-bit devices and versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad. As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.


Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.


I hope this information provides clarity as to your available options - and the fundamental limitations of your current iPad.


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Oct 21, 2021 2:00 AM in response to atithi46

The error message is clear - you cannot download an App that is not compatible with your iPad.


The currently available Google Chrome App requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. Your iPad2 (as identified by the tags appended to your post) suggest that you have an iPad2 with iOS 9.x installed. The Chrome App is not compatible with your iPad.


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).


Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are all obsolete.


You need to consider that compatible Apps for your iPad are increasingly difficult to find - as most developers have dropped support for 32-bit devices and versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad. As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.


Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.


I hope this information provides clarity as to your available options - and the fundamental limitations of your current iPad.


I haven't a iphone but have a ipad .So how can i create a apple id?

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