The software version on my iPad Air is 12.5.5. and does not give me the option to update to a newer version, how come?

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OmegaRob9 Author

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The software version on my iPad Air is 12.5.5. and does not give me the option to update to a newer version, how come?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 2:32 AM

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ProustGiulio

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Nov 5, 2021 2:40 AM in response to OmegaRob9

Because an iPad Air 1st generation cannot support iOS versions beyond the one that's currently running on it, due to hardware (CPU/RAM) incompatibility.

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Giulio

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The software version on my iPad Air is 12.5.5. and does not give me the option to update to a newer version, how come?

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