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need to update ios on pad air 2 higher now 10.3.3 to 13 or higher

is there away to update ipad air gen 2 to higher ios now 10.3.3 it is absolete for many apps

iPad, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 5, 2022 9:06 AM

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Posted on Jan 5, 2022 10:18 AM

If you're actually referring to an iPad Air 2, use a computer or the Software Update function in Settings to update it to 15.2.


Unlike 10.3.4, reporting that an iPad is running 10.3.3 doesn't say what model it is. Only 10.3.4 definitively identifies it as an iPad 4.


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Jan 5, 2022 10:18 AM in response to yogi1128

If you're actually referring to an iPad Air 2, use a computer or the Software Update function in Settings to update it to 15.2.


Unlike 10.3.4, reporting that an iPad is running 10.3.3 doesn't say what model it is. Only 10.3.4 definitively identifies it as an iPad 4.


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Jan 5, 2022 9:57 AM in response to yogi1128

If your iPad is currently running, or cannot be updated beyond iOS 10.3.3/4, then have an iPad4.


Update support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions. The 32-bit platform upon which the iPad4 is based is obsolete.


Most App Developers have dropped support for 32-bit devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.


If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 supports current iPadOS 15 - and has hardware specifications and capabilities that vastly outperform your old iPad4.


I hope this information is helpful - if only in clearly stating the fundamental limitations of your iPad4 and your available options.

need to update ios on pad air 2 higher now 10.3.3 to 13 or higher

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