Ipad 5 Wont allow current OS Version 17

The iPad5 is capable of update to iPadOS 16.7.x - but cannot be updated to iPadOS 17 or later as your iPad lacks the necessary hardware resources (CPU and RAM) to run more recent major versions of iPadOS. Any additional updates for your iPad5, should they be released, will only be point-updates to address to address emerging security threats and vulnerabilities.

Whilst many App titles remain compatible with your iPad, if you want or need to access to Apps or online services that require a more recent version of iPadOS than your iPad is capable, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a much newer or current model. If considering replacement of your iPad, you would be well advised to choose a model that supports iPadOS 18.x.

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 15.8.3

iPad5, iPad Pro (9.7"/12.9" 1st generation)* - iPadOS 16.7.10

iPad6, iPad Pro (10.5"/12.9" 2nd generation) - iPadOS 17.7.5

(*) obsolete

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version - iPadOS 18.3.1

• iPad Pro 13" (M4)
• iPad Pro 12.9" (3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11" (1st generation and later + M4)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later + M2)
• iPad (7th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later + A17 Pro)

The iPad 5 was discontinued in early 2018, so about 7 years ago. Version 16.7.10 is currently the latest release. You cannot update it to version 17. Will there be a 16.7.11? We don't know.

Perhaps it would help us if you told us what issues you are having and with what apps.