iPad2 hacks/tips/tricks?

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"iPad2 hacks/tips/tricks?: I have an old iPad 2 like 16-18GB's. I wanna give to my son to play with. The only game that mostly works is a Hotwheels game, but it does crash often. Any suggestions are welcome!"

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Clear Space, as it may be overheating:

Troubleshooting iPad Storage:

Internal storage cannot be upgraded. It is what it is. So, the maximum internal storage capacity never increases, even if you upgraded your iCloud plan. Learn More here: What's the Difference Between Device Storage and iCloud Storage? Apple Support

So, what to do...

Clear Space Using my User Tips:

• How to Clear Space from your Mobile Device, and What to Clear: - User Tip. You may have too much installed, and need to clear space. So, see my user tip: 
• How to Clear "Other" in your iPhone's Storage - Use Backup - User Tip. Caches would be being used for remembrance of application use. It is essentially the same for an iPhone. You'd backup your iPhone, and then restore your iPhone from the backup you've just created. All System Data will delete.

The iPad2 is very old - and obsolete. While the iPad may be more stable if used while connected to its Power Adapter, its battery will almost certainly have reached the end of its usable lifespan.

The iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).

Apple ended support for these models in September 2016. These models of iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are obsolete.

You need to consider that compatible Apps for older models of iPad are no longer available; App Developers have dropped all support for 32-bit devices and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13. 32-bit versions of Apps have all been retired and removed from the Apple App Store - and as such you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad. If you want or need to access to current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS than your iPad is capable, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.

Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.

For information, 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 15.7.5

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.4.1

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

As you have learned, the iPad 2 with iOS 9 is equipped with limited performing technology and is not adequate for processor and RAM hungry tasks. Gaming is one of those tasks.

The other reason why the app crashes often is the performance of the old battery in the iPad 2. The battery health is poor and preventing the battery from supplying adequate power during peak processor demands (Gaming).

Axel F.