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I need version 12.0 or the latest update available but my iPad is saying it is updated to the latest for the device? I am new to iPad and apple devices, so how do I fix this so that I can use my apps?
On your ipad, settings - general - software update - if one is available it will be there for you to update,
Sounds like you have an older ipad, which may not get the latest version, if that is the case you need to buy a newer version ipad.
On your ipad, settings - general - software update - if one is available it will be there for you to update,
Sounds like you have an older ipad, which may not get the latest version, if that is the case you need to buy a newer version ipad.
I suspect you have an older iPad.
If your iPad has been stuck on iOS 9 or 10 for the past few years, with no upgrades/updates forthcoming, then you own an older iPad.
These iPads cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6/10.3.3/10.3.4.
These iPads are nearly 8-9- years old device, now!
The internal hardware in these old iPads is too old, underpowered and completely incompatible with any of the current and future versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Sorry. It is what it is at this very late date.
If you need an iPad that can run the latest and greatest versions of iOS, as well as, the most current apps available, then, you will need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website.
These old iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen iPad Mini models are nearing 8 and 9-years old, now.
As of the beginning of 2019, many, MANY third party app developers are all more quickly and completely dropping older app support for all old 7, 8 and 9-year iPads that are running 2-3 year old and earlier iOS versions.
Third party app developers are removing all of their older, legacy versions of their apps from Apple's App Store servers, now.
Older versions of apps are going to be gone for good, now!
Getting older versions of app for these old iPad models, initially from Apple’s iOS App Store is getting to be very difficult and problematic, now, and will only be getting much worse in 2020.
These old iPads are now reaching their complete end of life and support.
Old iPads that can no longer be upgraded/updated will have NO MORE APPS AVAILABLE for initial download, at all, soon, from the Apple iOS App Store, for such old iOS devices in the very near future.
Older versions of apps for older iPads will be completely gone, very soon!
This is now the time to seriously consider a new or discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple or other Apple authorised resellers.
Amazon currently has, new sealed in box, Apple's base model 2019, 7th gen, 10.2 inch screen, WiFi ONLY 32 and 128 GBs iPad models selling for $249 and $329, respectively.
These 2019, 7th gen iPads have much faster processors, at least 3 times the internal RAM, iPadOS 13 support, Apple Pencil and Apple Smart keyboard cover support and have better audio speakers and built-in cameras.
A lot has happened with iPad and iOS in 7-9 years and in the past 2 to 3-1/2 years since iOS 9 and 10.
Sorry & Best of Luck to You!
Need to update to latest version to download my apps etc.
