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how do i update iOS on an mini iPad

ho do i update iOS on my mini iPad

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jul 3, 2021 2:05 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2021 2:15 PM

Use a computer or the Software Update function in Settings to update it to the latest compatible version.


A first generation iPad mini isn't capable of 10 or above.

A second or third generation iPad mini isn't capable of 13 or above.


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Jul 3, 2021 3:42 PM in response to kathleenfromgrande digue

You don't.

Your iPad maybe too old for any more iOS upgrades/updates.

That iPad year and model maybe nearly 9-yesrs old, since it won’t upgrade/update beyond iOS 9.


Apple ended support for all 8-10-year old iOS devices nearly 5 years, ago, in 2016.

Third party app developers abandoned and stopped supporting these 8-10-year old iOS devices nearly 3 years, ago, in 2018.

There are, virtually, NO MORE third party apps available from the iOS App Store, any longer!

Third party compatible apps for such old devices are few and far between, now, in 2021.

This includes apps for both iOS 9 AND iOS 10 devices!


Simply put, your iPad model maybe too old and obsolete now.


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


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 purchase of a new iPad model OR a much, MUCH “newer” and less expensive, refurbished or used iPad models, from better known, trusted Apple product/device retailers/resellers, some locally or from online, on the Web/Internet, capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.


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


I am sorry that you had to learn all of this, but this does not change any of the facts regarding these very old iOS devices.



Sorry & Best of Luck to You!


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