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I Need To Update My Old Ipad

How Can I Update My Old ipad 9.3.5 to iPadOS 12

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 24, 2022 6:05 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2022 6:29 PM

You can't. An iPad running iOS 9.3.5 is an iPad 2 or 3, released now a decade ago. It is too old, too under powered, and lacks the hardware necessary to run anything higher than iOS 9.3.5. If you need the newer iPadOS versions, it's time to retire your very old iPad at this time for a newer, more modern iPad.


You may get longer answers, but his is really all you need to know.

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Jul 24, 2022 6:29 PM in response to AlexMatter

You can't. An iPad running iOS 9.3.5 is an iPad 2 or 3, released now a decade ago. It is too old, too under powered, and lacks the hardware necessary to run anything higher than iOS 9.3.5. If you need the newer iPadOS versions, it's time to retire your very old iPad at this time for a newer, more modern iPad.


You may get longer answers, but his is really all you need to know.

I Need To Update My Old Ipad

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