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Q: How can I get all the lates update to my iPad 1 ?

Hello  I. Just bought. A used iPad 1. First generation and I want to know if I could get the latest updated software or apps for it also could I get a FaceTime app for it ? And how do I set up my new email address ?  and how can I recieve  INTERNET access without my wifi ?  And a app to allow it to run more effiently and smoothly ?

iPad, iOS 5.1.1, Model # MB294LL

Posted on Jun 16, 2015 1:09 PM

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Q: How can I get all the lates update to my iPad 1 ?

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  • by King_Penguin,Helpful

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jun 16, 2015 2:36 PM in response to tim785dred
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    Jun 16, 2015 2:36 PM in response to tim785dred

    The first gen iPad only supports up to iOS 5.1.1, if your tagline is correct and it's on iOS 5.1.1 then it's on the highest version that it supports.

     

    You won't be able to install apps which require iOS 6+, though you may be able to download an older compatible version of the app : the app will need to be in your account's purchase history (so you will need to download the current version on your computer's iTunes to get it there) and you might then be able to download an older version via the Purchased tab in the App Store app : Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support (if the app is paid for then check with the developer first to see if they support the downloading of previous versions, not all do)

     

    For FaceTime no, the first gen iPad doesn't have cameras and therefore doesn't support FaceTime.

     

    You can add an email account to the Mail app via Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account. Or do you mean something else by 'set up my email address' ?

     

    If you don't have access to wifi network then you could use an iPhone as a personal hotspot (if your phone carrier supports the function) for the iPad, or you could get a mifi device and use that as a mobile hotspot.

     

    You don't need any app to help it run smoothly, iOS does that (and iOS is a sandboxed environment, each app controls its own data, other apps can't access another app's content)

  • by tim785dred,

    tim785dred tim785dred Jun 17, 2015 8:39 AM in response to tim785dred
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    Jun 17, 2015 8:39 AM in response to tim785dred

    Yes thanks for the aassistance oh yeah what about apple tv could I download that app to  myiPad device ? Because I just got netflix and I want to watch it on my iPad 1. Device on apple tv.

  • by Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Jun 17, 2015 8:47 AM in response to tim785dred
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    Jun 17, 2015 8:47 AM in response to tim785dred

    Apple Tv is not an app, its a hardware device.

    Use AirPlay to wirelessly stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    Airplay icon on the first Gen iPad can be reached by double tapping the home button, and scrolling all the way to the left on the App list at the bottom.

     

    For an easier way  if you do not have an Apple Tv, you can use a

    http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD098AM/A/apple-digital-av-adapter and an HDMI cable to connect the iPad to your Tv., and watch Netflix.