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Unable to join the network iPad A1460

I tried everything on this site this is a older iPad which worked on my internet before I stopped using it last year. I erased the iPad using iTunes and no matter what tricks I got from this site nothing changes the unable to join the network. This network is T-MOBILE 5G wireless which works very good and everything else connects with not problem. I need real help not a automated answer and the steps I already followed. I’m starting to think this iPad was stolen and hacked as I bought it on line used and on the back it’s is burned on the back (JVC MY EVERYTHING)


Posted on Nov 15, 2022 6:36 AM

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Posted on Nov 15, 2022 6:46 AM

There are no “automated” answers provided within the Apple Support Community. Any and all replies that you may receive are from other end-user contributors - or for posts that remain unanswered may be from an Apple Specialist.


Your iPad A1460 is an obsolete iPad4. Should you manage to get this iPad working, it will offer very little utility or usefulness.


System Software support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions. The 32-bit platform upon which the iPad4 is based is obsolete.


App Developers have dropped all support for 32-bit devices and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13 - and have withdrawn compatible versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.


If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements than your iPad is capable, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 supports current iPadOS 15/16 - and has hardware specifications and capabilities that vastly outperform an old iPad4.


If you are having difficulties connecting to your WiFi network, this support page should get you started with working through the problem:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


You might also wish to review your WiFi Router settings against Apple’s recommendations:

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support


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Nov 15, 2022 6:46 AM in response to ppostewart

There are no “automated” answers provided within the Apple Support Community. Any and all replies that you may receive are from other end-user contributors - or for posts that remain unanswered may be from an Apple Specialist.


Your iPad A1460 is an obsolete iPad4. Should you manage to get this iPad working, it will offer very little utility or usefulness.


System Software support for iPad4 ended September 2017. The final iOS releases for this model were iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only models) and iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular). iPad4 cannot be updated to any later major version of iOS as it lacks the minimum hardware requirements needed to run more recent versions. The 32-bit platform upon which the iPad4 is based is obsolete.


App Developers have dropped all support for 32-bit devices and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13 - and have withdrawn compatible versions of their Apps from the Apple App Store. Withdrawal of Apps supporting older models of iPad is making their utility and usefulness significantly more limited. Once compatible versions Apps are withdrawn, you’ll not be able (re)download or (re)install them.


If Apps that you need to use now have higher minimum iOS-version requirements than your iPad is capable, your only option is to replace your iPad with newer model. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 supports current iPadOS 15/16 - and has hardware specifications and capabilities that vastly outperform an old iPad4.


If you are having difficulties connecting to your WiFi network, this support page should get you started with working through the problem:

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


You might also wish to review your WiFi Router settings against Apple’s recommendations:

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support


Unable to join the network iPad A1460

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