Lou Hosta

Q: Is the iPad 3rd generation compatible with iOS 10?

Is the iPad 3rd generation compatible with iOS 10? I would lIke to upgrade, primarily to use the new  Maps app. I've seen some sites state that it is possible to upgrade a 3rd gen iPad. If not, is there a way to download just the Maps app.

Thanks,

Lou

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 8.4

Posted on Sep 20, 2016 4:44 AM

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  • by Ella Fitzgerald,

    Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Sep 20, 2016 4:48 AM in response to Lou Hosta
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    Sep 20, 2016 4:48 AM in response to Lou Hosta

    Yes, iPad 3 gen is compatible with iOS 10. You can update it.

  • by MichelPM,

    MichelPM MichelPM Sep 20, 2016 5:16 AM in response to Lou Hosta
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    Sep 20, 2016 5:16 AM in response to Lou Hosta

    No it is NOT!

     

    iPad 2, 3 and the 1st gen. iPad Mini are NOT eligible for iOS 10.

     

    The hardware and CPU in these incompatible models are all the same and not capable of running even the most basic of features of iOS 10.

     

    The iPad 4,  with lightning connector, is the only qualifying older iPad model that is compatible with iOS 10.

     

    List of iOS 10 Compatible devices

     

    iPhone

    • iPhone 7
    • iPhone 7 Plus
    • iPhone 6s
    • iPhone 6s Plus
    • iPhone 6
    • iPhone 6 Plus
    • iPhone SE
    • iPhone 5s
    • iPhone 5c
    • iPhone 5


    iPad

    • iPad Pro 12.9-inch
    • iPad Pro 9.7-inch
    • iPad Air 2
    • iPad Air
    • iPad 4th generation
    • iPad mini 4
    • iPad mini 3
    • iPad mini 2


    iPod

    • iPod touch 6th generation
  • by Briansyddall,Solvedanswer

    Briansyddall Briansyddall Sep 20, 2016 6:42 AM in response to Ella Fitzgerald
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    Sep 20, 2016 6:42 AM in response to Ella Fitzgerald

    Hi

    No its the ipad 4Th Gen & the iPad mini 2 are ok to run ios 10

    And all iPads above that.

    Cheers

    Brian