juleskar
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Q: Updating from iOS 5.1.1 to current version

I have the iPad 3rd Generation. Is it possible to update/download te current iOS version? I understand that if you have the original iPad, the highest iOS is 5.1.1. When I checked the serial number, it listed my unit as iPad 3rd Generation. I have no idea if that means mines an "original" or not. I've heard of people jailbreakng there units. I have no idea what that means, or if it's possible with my unit.

Thank you.

Posted on Feb 19, 2014 5:26 PM

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Q: Updating from iOS 5.1.1 to current version

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  • by lizdance40,

    lizdance40 lizdance40 Feb 19, 2014 5:32 PM in response to juleskar
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    Feb 19, 2014 5:32 PM in response to juleskar

    Look on the back of your device, in very tiny print, you will see the letter A and 4 numbers

     

    Does your iPad say:

     

    A1219

     

    ???

    It is a first generation, original iPad.

    More info on how to identify your iPad model on this site:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5452

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Feb 19, 2014 5:39 PM in response to juleskar
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    Feb 19, 2014 5:39 PM in response to juleskar

    If you have a third generation iPad, it can be updated to iOS 7.0.4 only. You cannot stop at iOS 6 or anything in between. You have to update all the way.

     

    If your iPad has a camera, it can be updated to iOS 7.0.4. Only the original iPad did not have the camera so if it has a camera it is not the first model of iPad. All other iPads except the iPad 1, can be updated to iOS 7.0.4.

     

    Jailbreaking is modifying the iOS or hacking the software. It is a bad idea to jailbreak. If you do it, you run the risk of downloading viruses and malware and you would also lose any support that Apple might be able to offer, if you needs help in the future.

  • by juleskar,

    juleskar juleskar Feb 19, 2014 6:16 PM in response to lizdance40
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    Feb 19, 2014 6:16 PM in response to lizdance40

    Thank you for your response. The model # is A1337. My device is Apple IPad wi-fi/3G/GPS Original, which means I'm stuck with ios 5.1.1, until I can afford a new one.

    Thank you again!!

  • by juleskar,

    juleskar juleskar Feb 19, 2014 6:17 PM in response to Demo
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    Feb 19, 2014 6:17 PM in response to Demo

    Thanks!! Mine doesn't have a camera, so it's the original model. I won't attempt to jailbreak it, as it sounds risky.

    Thank you for responding!!