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Updating iPad Air: iOS version compatibility

What latest iOS version is compatible with my iPad Air model MF009LL/A? I currently have iOS 12.5.5.

I'm trying to install an app that needs iOS 13 but my iPad's software update feature only shows version 12.5.5. Will my device support newer versions of iOS? If so, how do I update my iPad to the newer version?

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 12:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 12:25 AM

you can't, the hardware can't handle higher than

iPad Air - Wikipedia

Current: iOS 12.5.5, released September 23, 2021[2

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Updating iPad Air: iOS version compatibility

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