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I can’t update my iPad 2 mini past IOS 12.5.5

I cannot update my iPad mini software currently on version iOS 12.5.5

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 22, 2022 12:53 AM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2022 12:56 AM

You are correct. You are not going to be able to update your iPad Mini 2 beyond iOS version 12.5.5. This is due to the hardware limitations within your iPad which prevent newer iOS versions from running efficiently.


Axel F.

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I can’t update my iPad 2 mini past IOS 12.5.5

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