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what apps can I use with ipad 6.0.1

what app can i use with ipad 6.0.1

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 9:40 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2021 2:11 AM

I presume you make reference to iOS 6.0.1? If so, you should first consider update of the iPad to the most recent version of iOS that is supported by your iPad.


Whether you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.1


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.3 - however, this will be of no relevance to you if you have an older model iPad.


Compatible Apps for old models of iPad are increasingly difficult to find. Many older versions of Apps have been retired or withdrawn from the Apple App Store; third-party developers are increasingly dropping support for older versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you may not be able to download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad if you should you ever need reset or restore your iPad.


As such, if you have an older model iPad and want (or need) to access most current Apps, requiring a more recent versions of iOS than your iPad can support, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.


With more information about your iPad model, such as the model number, more targeted information can be provided.



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Jan 19, 2021 2:11 AM in response to bright262

I presume you make reference to iOS 6.0.1? If so, you should first consider update of the iPad to the most recent version of iOS that is supported by your iPad.


Whether you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.1


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.3 - however, this will be of no relevance to you if you have an older model iPad.


Compatible Apps for old models of iPad are increasingly difficult to find. Many older versions of Apps have been retired or withdrawn from the Apple App Store; third-party developers are increasingly dropping support for older versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you may not be able to download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad if you should you ever need reset or restore your iPad.


As such, if you have an older model iPad and want (or need) to access most current Apps, requiring a more recent versions of iOS than your iPad can support, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.


With more information about your iPad model, such as the model number, more targeted information can be provided.



Jan 19, 2021 5:15 PM in response to bright262

If you are referring to a very old iPad running iOS 6.0.1? Not much.

Even if you upgrade this old iPad to either the last versions of iOS 9 or 10, Apple ended support for 8-10 year old iPads, at least, well over 3 years, ago.

The internal hardware in that iPad is too old, too underpowred and completely incompatible with all later versions of iOS/iPadOS.

Virtually, all third party iOS app developers ended/stopped/abandoned supporting these old iPads over two years, ago.

There are virtually, NO MORE older iOS 9 or 10 compatible apps available from the Apple iOS App Store, any longer.

There are also, virtually, NO MORE popular or useful apps or games for these old iPads, any longer!

Especially multi-player games as game makers push for upgrade compatibility for best interactive user and cross device gameplay.

AND, that over 4-year old default iOS Safari Web browser is too old, not secure and not safe to use to access the Internet, any longer.

There are virtually NO MORE third party Web browsers left for 8-10 year old iPads!

Available and more popular third party Web browser choices are pretty much GONE, now.

If you must use these old iPad models, here is what is left for still updated Web browsers.

Pickins’ are slim, now!


ALook Web browser

Dolphin Web browser

Maxthon Web browser

TOR private browser

TOR + VPN private browser

Turbo VPN private browser



Simply put, that iPad is, most likely, too old and obsolete now.


Sorry, but this is the reality for ALL 8-10-year old AND OLDER iOS devices now. Especially going into 2021!


There is one last thing you can try/attempt, if you need an older version of an app.

If you own much newer iOS device that can run either iOS 12 and.or iOS/iPadOS 13 and later, you can install the most recent app/s onto that more recent iOS device.

Then go back to your older iPad, open the iOS App Store, go to the Purchases section of the store app, search for the app/s you wish to try and download to that older iPad and see if an older version of the app is allowed to be downloaded/installed to that older iPad.

These newer iOS/iPadOS devices must use your same Apple ID user account and password.


Failing that OR IF NO joy, then there is nothing more to be done.

If you need/want an iPad with an up to date iPadOS with access to current, updated apps, then you really need to seriously consider a new iPad model OR a much, MUCH “newer” and less expensive, used iPad models, from better known, trusted Apple product/device retailers/resellers, capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.

There are plenty of newer, older iPad models that can run the latest, current versions of iPadOS.



Sorry & Best of Luck to You!

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