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how can I upgrade my Ipad2

I can update my IPAD2 to meet recent application , the massage is not supported , how can i do / May I update the operating system ?


Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Aug 8, 2023 8:04 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 8:20 PM

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS/iPadOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software, as outlined in this support article --> Update iPadOS - Apple Support


Use this support article to identify your iPad model --> Identify your iPad model - Apple Support and then the list below to find out what your iPad is capable of running. Alternatively --and somewhat easier-- is to simply try updating it and see if it will update. When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. Apple indicates ( https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254642839 ) I need to point out the obvious and state that if you want to run a higher system version than your current device will run, that you need to buy a newer device.


An iPad2 will only update to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & cellular)

Note that this is a very outdated system version, with teh most recent being 16.6 You are likely to find very few apps of any kind available for it on the App Store.


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Aug 8, 2023 8:20 PM in response to enny48

Hello,


There are different ways to ensure the highest iOS/iPadOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


This support article has instructions about updating an iPhone or iPad wirelessly --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


You can also use Mac and PC computers to update system software, as outlined in this support article --> Update iPadOS - Apple Support


Use this support article to identify your iPad model --> Identify your iPad model - Apple Support and then the list below to find out what your iPad is capable of running. Alternatively --and somewhat easier-- is to simply try updating it and see if it will update. When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support, or it will just say it is up to date (and can't go any higher) and won't install anything. Apple indicates ( https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254642839 ) I need to point out the obvious and state that if you want to run a higher system version than your current device will run, that you need to buy a newer device.


An iPad2 will only update to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & cellular)

Note that this is a very outdated system version, with teh most recent being 16.6 You are likely to find very few apps of any kind available for it on the App Store.


how can I upgrade my Ipad2

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