How can I update my old iPad to iPadOS 16?

I don’t like my iOS 15

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iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 4:55 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2025 9:56 AM

iOS 12 is the end of the line for the original (first-generation) iPad Air. iPadOS 15 is the end of the line for the iPad Air 2 mentioned in your tag line.

Either way, you do not download iPadOS 16, because you cannot.

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Feb 20, 2025 9:56 AM in response to Fairdoeoeoeooeoeoweodo193

iOS 12 is the end of the line for the original (first-generation) iPad Air. iPadOS 15 is the end of the line for the iPad Air 2 mentioned in your tag line.

Either way, you do not download iPadOS 16, because you cannot.

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Feb 20, 2025 2:20 AM in response to Fairdoeoeoeooeoeoweodo193

Mine is 1st generation

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