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I have an iPad running iOS 9.3.5. I want to upgrade to the latest version of iOS 14. When I go to Settings > General > Software Update, I get the msg "Checking for Update." Then I get another msg that says "iOS 9.3.5 Your software is up to date." But I do not want/care to update my current iOS 9.3.5 software because it is woefully out of date. I want to migrate to the latest iOS 14. How to I upgrade from iOS 9.3.5 to iOS 14?
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iPad mini, iOS 9
Posted on Nov 17, 2020 4:32 PM
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User profile for user: LotusPilot
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Posted on Nov 17, 2020 5:29 PM
You have an iPad2, iPad3 or iPad mini1. These models of iPad can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).
Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are effectively obsolete.
You may wish to consider that compatible Apps for your iPad are increasingly difficult to find - as third-party developers are increasingly dropping support for older versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad if you should you ever need reset or restore your iPad. As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.
Of current models, even the entry-level iPad8 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.
I hope this information provides helpful and succinct clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your current iPad.
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User profile for user: LotusPilot
LotusPilot
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Nov 17, 2020 5:29 PM in response to maris901
You have an iPad2, iPad3 or iPad mini1. These models of iPad can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).
Apple ended update support for these models in September 2016. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are effectively obsolete.
You may wish to consider that compatible Apps for your iPad are increasingly difficult to find - as third-party developers are increasingly dropping support for older versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad if you should you ever need reset or restore your iPad. As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.
Of current models, even the entry-level iPad8 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.
I hope this information provides helpful and succinct clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your current iPad.
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Nov 17, 2020 4:41 PM in response to maris901
You appear to have a first generation iPad mini, which isn't capable of 10 or above. If you're using a newer model, check that it can properly communicate with Apple's servers and/or remove the beta profile from it.
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Nov 18, 2020 11:08 AM in response to LotusPilot
Thank you for the information and taking the time to reply!
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