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Is iPad OS 16 compatible with OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6

Is iPad OS 16 compatible with OS X El Capitan version 10.11.6?

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Nov 4, 2022 11:37 AM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Nov 4, 2022 11:44 AM

Depends on what you mean by "compatible".

You can't install or run OS X on an iPad.

You may be able to use iTunes on El Capitan to sync content to the iPad however. Link-> Use iTunes to sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with your computer - Apple Support

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