How to fix login and Find My problems on iPad 1st gen?

I have a first generation iPad (Wi-Fi+3G), even though is not as fast or powerful, I still use it and it has been very convenient, I was able to connect it to Wi-Fi normally and use it but now I am no longer able to login to my account, is not showing on Find My anymore, and since the last couple of months is not even connecting to the internet, can someone, please, advise? Thank you!


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Original Title: Is iPad 1 totally useless now?

Posted on Jul 23, 2025 10:29 PM

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Posted on Jul 24, 2025 2:55 AM

As already mentioned by Ingo2711, your iPad is obsolete and unsupported. In addition to having no hardware support, the installed version of iOS and installed Apps have not been updated in years.


Along with other early-model iPads, the iPad1 is a 32-bit architecture device. All 32-bit Apps have been retired and removed from the Apple App Store - and as a consequence cannot be downloaded or reinstalled should the need arise. Your iPad and Apps will have many unpatched security vulnerabilities that may compromise the security of your personal data. It is inadvisable to use a vulnerable device for anything sensitive or financial - in particular banking. As side-note, many financial institutions require that you use a "supported" Operating System and associated software when accessing their services, this potentially being enforced at a technical level.


As for WiFi and internet access, your iPad does not support modern encryption standards employed by the majority of WiFi Routers that are used to access your internet connection. This is a common cause of difficulties joining WiFi networks; if the WiFi network uses WPA3 encryption, your iPad1 will not be able to join the WiFi network.


In summary, you would be best advised to replace your iPad1 with a much newer or current model iPad that is capable of running at least the current version of iPadOS. This investment will ensure that you continue to enjoy useful utility for a number of years to come - while ensuring that you can safely and securely access online services.


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Jul 24, 2025 2:55 AM in response to asdos2005

As already mentioned by Ingo2711, your iPad is obsolete and unsupported. In addition to having no hardware support, the installed version of iOS and installed Apps have not been updated in years.


Along with other early-model iPads, the iPad1 is a 32-bit architecture device. All 32-bit Apps have been retired and removed from the Apple App Store - and as a consequence cannot be downloaded or reinstalled should the need arise. Your iPad and Apps will have many unpatched security vulnerabilities that may compromise the security of your personal data. It is inadvisable to use a vulnerable device for anything sensitive or financial - in particular banking. As side-note, many financial institutions require that you use a "supported" Operating System and associated software when accessing their services, this potentially being enforced at a technical level.


As for WiFi and internet access, your iPad does not support modern encryption standards employed by the majority of WiFi Routers that are used to access your internet connection. This is a common cause of difficulties joining WiFi networks; if the WiFi network uses WPA3 encryption, your iPad1 will not be able to join the WiFi network.


In summary, you would be best advised to replace your iPad1 with a much newer or current model iPad that is capable of running at least the current version of iPadOS. This investment will ensure that you continue to enjoy useful utility for a number of years to come - while ensuring that you can safely and securely access online services.


Jul 24, 2025 2:05 AM in response to asdos2005

Sadly, the service status for those older iPad models is set to "Obsolete", so Apple does not provide any service for those devices.

Obtaining service for your Apple product after an expired warranty - Apple Support


Even my iPad 3rd gen can't get a battery service anymore, the battery died completely a couple of weeks ago.

If the battery is expanding, it can cause such hardware issues.

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