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Will an iPad 2 be upgradable to iOS 8?

I have an iPad first gen that only was upgradable to iOS 5.11. I am thinking about getting a refurbished 2nd Gen. Will that be upgradable to iOS 8 when it comes out this Fall, or should I look for a newer refurb gen like a 3rd or Air?

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jun 3, 2014 7:53 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2014 7:55 PM

I am thinking about getting a refurbished 2nd Gen. Will that be upgradable to iOS 8 when it comes out this Fall,


Apple said yes.

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Sep 27, 2014 6:16 PM in response to pphelps2006

Why, oh why did I update my iPad 2 to the iOS 8 software update? I have an iPad 2 32 gig with the cellular data option and it has not acted right since the update. The iPad freezes constantly, apps freeze while in use and when closing them down. (Yes, I updated all my apps before I installed the iOS 8 software update.) The Safari web browser seems to be constantly in motion. When I want to scroll down a webpage, it will scroll up the page, my webpages freeze all the time. I was one of those who couldn't get on the Internet because my iPad would not connect to Wi-Fi but the iOS 8.0.2 seem to have fixed that issue. But the iOS 8.0.2 update did not fix the freezing apps, the freezing screen or fix the freezing when turning on the iPad from a turned off state. I hardly ever use my computer since I bought my iPad. Now there seems to be so many issues with the iPad 2 and the iOS 8 update that I fear my iPad 2 will become a brick. Apple please fix these issues because I love my iPad and cannot afford to purchase another one.

Sep 27, 2014 6:44 PM in response to djladd

Many iPad 2 users have successfully updated to the latest version, but many seem to be having problems. Personally, I think it is always risky to install a very new and advanced upgrade on an older device. IOS 8 can run on an iPad 2. but it's hardware is not up to all the new tasks and it will, at the very least, run slower than before. Apple says these updates will work on old devices, but that doesn't mean that every upgrade will go well. At some point, it becomes necessary to upgrade the device to keep up with newer technology.

Will an iPad 2 be upgradable to iOS 8?

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