Hi
I just bought a new iPad 3, 16GB.
It is pre-loaded with iOS 5.1.1 and I'd like to update the iOS to 6 or 7. I see no option but to get an update to 8.x
My question is: Is it possible to upgrade to a version 1 or generations below the latest?
I think 8.x is slow and will ruin my purchase.
Please let me know
Thank you!
regards,
dv
Aperture 3, Mac OS X (10.7.5), MBP 13", iWork '09
Unfortunately, your only option is to update to the newest iOS version that your device qualifies for, which is currently iOS 8.2. You cannot update to any intermediate version of iOS, even if you find the desired iOS update file for the version that you choose to run. When updating iOS, your device will "phone home" to Apple's update servers to validate the iOS you are trying to install and the device you are trying to update. If the device is not validated for that iOS version, no update will take place.
If your iPad is still performing the way you'd like and is running the apps that you choose to run, you may be better off sticking with what is already on the device.
In the end, the decision is entirely up to you. Also realize that once the device is updated, you cannot go back to any previous version.
Unfortunately, your only option is to update to the newest iOS version that your device qualifies for, which is currently iOS 8.2. You cannot update to any intermediate version of iOS, even if you find the desired iOS update file for the version that you choose to run. When updating iOS, your device will "phone home" to Apple's update servers to validate the iOS you are trying to install and the device you are trying to update. If the device is not validated for that iOS version, no update will take place.
If your iPad is still performing the way you'd like and is running the apps that you choose to run, you may be better off sticking with what is already on the device.
In the end, the decision is entirely up to you. Also realize that once the device is updated, you cannot go back to any previous version.
Thank you for clarifying. It is a disappointing discovery but that is the Apple way.
iOS upgrade iPad 3 16 GB
