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My iPad can’t update software 10.3.3

My I pad can’t update software 10.3.3

Posted on Jul 3, 2022 10:52 AM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2022 11:00 AM

This means you own an iPad 4th generation, which is now very old and cannot be updated past iOS 10.x.x. If you are looking for anything higher, you will need to retire your outdated and obsolete iPad in favor of a newer, more modern iPad.

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Jul 3, 2022 12:18 PM in response to Anchilo

Expanding upon Lobsterghost1’s comments…


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 The 32-bit platform upon which the iPad4 is based is obsolete.


Many App Developers have also dropped support for 32-bit devices and iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13 - and have withdrawn older versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store.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 Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.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 than your iPad is capable of support, 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.

My iPad can’t update software 10.3.3

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