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How to update my iPad mini

I cannot update my iPad mini from a 12.5.6 to anything newer. My iPad states that it’s already updated and there aren’t any updates available. Without the update to 14 or more I cannot download any apps. Please help!

Posted on Jan 15, 2023 12:34 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2023 2:35 AM

ipad mini 2g and 3g does not have hardware that support higher thant 12.5.6

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it's the choice of the app developers which ios versions they wish to support

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How to update my iPad mini

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