Is It Possible To Update My IPad Mini 4 To IOS 16

Will iPad mini 4 run all current apps like Disney plus and Netflix ?

These devices are too expensive not to be able to update. They are still working great and you have to buy one bc of updates. Frustrating

My ipad mini 4 just downloaded to ipadOS 15.8 how is it max 15.7

The iPad mini4 is capable of update to iPadOS 15.7.4. The iPad mini4 does not support iPadOS 16.x.

Whether or not you are able to update any iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:

32-bit devices (obsolete)

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

64-bit devices

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.7

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.7.4

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.4

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

If your iPad is capable of update to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties:

Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support

iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support

Be aware that while an iPad may be capable of update, in some circumstances you may need to use a computer to perform the update. To do so, you will need access to either a Window PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

If you have a beta profile installed, ensure this has been removed from your iPad - as, otherwise, installation of production software updates may be inhibited. This support page provides the necessary information to remove the beta from your iPad:

How to uninstall iOS beta software - Apple Support

You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Similarly, the iPad can only be updated over a standard WiFi connection - or be updated by a PC or Mac using iTunes or Finder - over a USB connection.

Often Pro versions, will use a chip, which is more advanced and therefore supports, a more advanced operating system. Although, the iPad mini series itself often used more advanced chips, hence them often being more expensive. I know that the iPad mini 4, used an A8 chip, with 2 billion transistors, the iPad Pro used the A9X, with 3.3 billion transistors, that would be why it supports, a more advanced operating system, operating systems, are also limited, by the base amount, of short term memory and long term memory, the RAM and flash.

Kareem1_2 wrote:

My ipad mini 4 just downloaded to ipadOS 15.8 how is it max 15.7

The post to which you replied was written in April. At that time, there was no iOS 15.8. iOS 15.8 was released October 23rd.

SmilingJack2 wrote:

Is my iPad mini, Serial # MK8E2LL/A still supposed with updates by Apple?

Whether or not you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:

32-bit devices (obsolete)

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

64-bit devices

iPad Air1*, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3* - iOS 12.5.7

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.8.2

iPad5, iPad Pro (9.7"/12.9" first generation) - iPadOS 16.7.8

(*) obsolete

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version - iPadOS 17.5

• iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11" (1st generation and later)
• iPad Pro 10.5"
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (6th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

mfromtempe Said:

"Is It Possible To Update My IPad Mini 4 To IOS 16: I Need To Run IOS 16 On My IPad Please Help Me"

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For note...

Updating an iPad:

Update Using a Computer:

You can use a Computer to update. Read My User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip. If any updates are available, they will install, sure enough.

The iPad mini4 has insufficient system resources (CPU and RAM) to run iPadOS16 - and for this reason, along with the iPad Air2, Apple has not released iPadOS16 for the iPad mini4. Instead, both of these models benefit from iPadOS 15.7.4 that is only available for these two models of iPad.

iPadOS16 is only available for these models of iPad:

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

No, it can't.

The maximum is iPadOS 15.8. Believe me, I tried to do that too.

It’s my first iPad 120gb so when is the 16 coming for mini 4 iPad?

mfromtempe wrote:

Then Why Is IPad Pro 1 Got IOS 16 But The Mini 4 Didn’t And Both IPad Pro 1 And Mini 4 Was Released Back In 2015

iPad Mini 4 = Processor Apple A8

Processor Speed 1.5 GHz

iPad Pro = Processor Apple A9X

Processor Speed 2.26 GHz

mfromtempe wrote:

And The Mini 4 Should’ve Of Been Released In 2014 Instead Because Of A8

There have been lots of times where the mini was behind in terms of the latest Apple silicon. Perhaps not now with the mini 6. I actually got a mini 4 in 2017 and can't complain about it. Paid $299 for it new at a time when 128 GB was the only storage capacity available. And mine still works to some degree, although it's flaky now because of physical damage.

I also have an iPad mini 4 that I have been trying to update to iOS 16. Unfortunately it will only update to 15.7.9. I changed my Apple ID on the advice of Apple support after a two hour chat. I also connected to a computer After reading your tips and it is still showing that iPad iOS 15.7.9 is the latest version.

Can you please help me with this?

3377meloveme wrote:

It’s my first iPad 120gb so when is the 16 coming for mini 4 iPad?

The iPad mini4 is capable of update to iPadOS 15.8.x. Due to hardware limitations (CPU and RAM) the mini4 fundamentally does not support iPadOS16 or later.