Why ipad1 will only update to iOS 5.1.1

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Level 1

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WHen in settings and click check for software updates it states my iPad has no updates available yet it lists IOS 5.1.1 as the existing software.

IS this the max for Ipad1?

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Mar 28, 2015 9:19 AM

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Answer 1

Indeed, 5.1.1 is the highest possible for that model.

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Answer 2

Level 7

21,768 points

The original iPad does not have the computing power to run any version of the iOS after 5.1.1.

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Answer 3

Level 9

53,405 points

Same premise as you can't put windows 8 on a 8 year old laptop...simply lacks the hardware to make the software run.

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