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My IPAD is an IPAD PRO 2015 vintage. Model A1673. It is working fine but I think it is too old to download IOS software updates.
It is currently on 16.7.10
Can someone please confirm that this is the case and that I need a new iPad ?
Many thanks.
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iPad Pro, iPadOS 16
You have identified a first generation iPad Pro 9.7" - for which the last available update is iPadOS 16.7.10.
While Apple continues to release occasional point security updates for major security issues, your iPad is very much within its twilight for system software updates. When security updates cease, as emerging security vulnerabilities are not patched, your iPad will become increasingly vulnerable to exploit.
While your iPad will continue to have utility for a number of years, you might be well advised to consider replacing with a much newer model. Be aware that for your own safely, some websites and online services (in particular financial and banking) may no longer permit use of devices that no longer receive security updates. App Developers may also drop support for older devices over time.
For information, here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by all models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:
32-bit devices (obsolete)
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)
64-bit devices
iPad Air1*, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3* - iOS 12.5.7
iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.8.3
iPad5, iPad Pro (9.7"/12.9" 1st generation)* - iPadOS 16.7.10
iPad6, iPad Pro (10.5"/12.9" 2nd generation) - iPadOS 17.7.2
(*) obsolete
Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version - iPadOS 18.1.1
You're very welcome. I'm delighted to learn that the explanation was helpful to you.
Thank you for your reply but its odd. As I said I am running 16.7.10 and the software update facility says "iPadOS 16.7.10 is up to date" when clearly it isn't.
Can I "force" the iPad to download an update ?
For your iPad, insofar as system software updates are available, it is indeed up-to-date with iPadOS 16.7.10.
As you will see from the list that I provided, your iPad is obsolete - and not capable of update to iPadOS 17 or later. Technically, your iPad lacks the system resources (CPU and RAM) to support more recent versions of iPadOS. You cannot "force" installation of a more recent version than your iPad is capable.
no, it's suppose to support ipados18
Many thanks. Fully understood.
Is my iPad Pro 2015 too old for software updates?
