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I have an iPad (Generation 3), model A1416, with 6.1.3 OS. I keep getting notices to upgrade to OS 9.2.1. I have heard that the older iPads should stay with the older OS and not update to 9.2.1.
I tried to upgrade to 9.2.1, but got an error message that the system was unable to verify update because I was no longer connected to the Internet (which was not true).
Should I continue to upgrade to 9.2.1 or stay put with 6.1.3?
iPad Wi-Fi, iOS 6.1.3, null
Hi DieselTom. Your iPad has downloaded the iOS 9.2.1 update, which cannot be verified by Apple because it is no longer current. The "not connected to the internet" message is a generic message, used for any network failure. You need to delete the 9.2.1 update from your device. Go to Settings > General > Storage and iCloud Usage. Tap the first Manage Storage (the one for STORAGE), and find the update (look for the gear icon). Tap on it and it will offer the delete option.
Hi DieselTom. Your iPad has downloaded the iOS 9.2.1 update, which cannot be verified by Apple because it is no longer current. The "not connected to the internet" message is a generic message, used for any network failure. You need to delete the 9.2.1 update from your device. Go to Settings > General > Storage and iCloud Usage. Tap the first Manage Storage (the one for STORAGE), and find the update (look for the gear icon). Tap on it and it will offer the delete option.
Diana,
My iPad is an old one, an iPad (3rd Generation). I to use the following path: Settings>Usage>Storage. There is no OS listed, either the 6.3.1 (which I am currently using) or 9.2.1. As a comparison, I tried your suggested path on my wife's iPad Air and your path was 100% correct. It showed the OS icon.
Where are they hiding the OS icon on my iPad (3rd generation) model A1416?
There is no OS listed, either the 6.3.1 (which I am currently using) or 9.2.1.
The current iOS version won't be listed as that's what's installed (so can't be deleted), and the 'downloaded to install' version (which your iPad is showing as 9.2.1) possibly won't show there as your iPad is on 6.3.1 (I think that it was only in iOS 7 or 8 that it became possible to see it there and delete it).
If you want to update to 9.3.5 (there is no going back if you do) you could try a soft-reset/reboot and then try Software Update, or do the update via your computer's iTunes (Summary tab in iTunes) - after taking a backup and copying purchases over to your computer's iTunes (File > Devices > Transfer Purchases) and, preferably, taking your own copy of any important documents and photos
FYi,
My wife's iPad 3 is just fine on iOS 9.3.5.
So, your iPad should not experience any major issues.
In addition, if you're not intersted in upgrading to a newer iPad model, app developers are still offering apps that are still compatible with older iOS versions, but this may change with iOS 11 that will end all app support for all older, 32 bit iDevices (iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen iPad Mini) and all 32 bit coded apps.
So, you may want to consider upgrading your iPad 3's iOS in order to take advantage of newer versions of apps while this is still possible.
No one really knows what'll happen, at some point, with the future older 32 bit apps still being accessed/retained/offered in the iOS App Store, once iOS 11 becomes available.
Good Luck to You!
Not sure why you would be getting that, but if you use the following instructions it should update to 9.3.5: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
I have a 3rd generation iPad and it runs perfectly well with iOS 9.3.5 (which is the only iOS that it can be updated to).
Since I am only getting notices to upgrade to iOS 9.2.1, where do I go to get iOS 9.3.5? The Apps Store?
Best OS for iPad (3rd Generation)
