How To Update An Old Ipad

by Suzanne Kantra on October 03, 2021in Tips & How-Tos, Computers & Software, Tablets & eReaders, Phones & Mobile, iPhone/iPad Apps :: 203 comments
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While most iPads can be upgraded khổng lồ the latest operating system, iPadOS 15, some are stuck at an earlier generation of the operating system. Táo bị cắn leaves devices behind when they don"t have the hardware that"s necessary khổng lồ smoothly run the new operating system.

Consult the chart below khổng lồ find out the latest version of game ios or iPadOS that your tablet supports. Khổng lồ identify which iPad model you own, go khổng lồ Settings > General > About. There you will find the "Model Name" & "Model Number."

The Latest Version of quả táo or iPadOS by ipad tablet Model

Devices

Latest Version of tiện ích ios or iPadOS

iPad - 1st generation (2010), model numbersA1219, A1337iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 - 2nd generation (2011), mã sản phẩm numbers A1395, A1396, A1397iPad - 3rd generation (early 2012), model numbers A1403, A1430, A1416iPad mini - 1st generation (2012), model numbersA1432, A1454, A1455iOS 9.3.5 for WiFi only modelsiOS 9.3.6 for WiFi + cellular models
iPad with Retina Display - 4th generation (2012), mã sản phẩm numbersA1458, A1459, A1460iOS 10.3.4
iPad mini 2 - 2nd generation (2013), model numbersA1489, A1490, A1491iPad mini 3 - 3rd generation (2014), model numbersA1599, A1600iPad Air - 1st generation (2013), mã sản phẩm numbersA1474, A1475, A1476iOS 12.5.5
iPad - 5th generation (2017), model numbersA1822, A1823iPad - 6th generation (2018), mã sản phẩm numbersA1893, A1954iPad - 7th generation (2019), model numbersA2197, A2198, A2200iPad - 8th generation (2020), model numbersA2270, A2428, A2429, A2430iPad - 9th generation (2021), Models numbersA2602, A2604, A2603, A2605iPad mini 4 - 4th generation (2015), mã sản phẩm numbersA1550, A1538iPad mini - 5th generation (2019), model numbers A2124, A2126, A2133iPad mini - 6th generation (2021), model numbers A2567, A2568, A2569iPad Air 2 - 2nd generation (2014), model numbersA1566, A1567iPad Air - 3rd generation (2019), model numbersA2152, A2123, A2153iPad Air - 4th generation (2020), model numbersA2316,A2324, A2325, A2072iPad Pro 12.9" - 1st generation (2015), mã sản phẩm numbersA1584, A1652iPad Pro 9.7" - 1st generation (2016), mã sản phẩm numbers A1673, A1674, A1675iPad Pro 10.5" and 12.9" - 2nd generation (2017), model numbersA1701, A1709 (10.5"), mã sản phẩm numbersA1670, A1671 (12.9")iPad Pro 11" & 12.9" - 3rd generation (2018), mã sản phẩm numbers A1980, A2013, A1934 (11-inch), mã sản phẩm numbersA1876,A2014, A1895 (12.9")iPad Pro 11" và 12.9" - 4th generation (2020), mã sản phẩm numbersA2228, A2068, A2230 (11-inch), mã sản phẩm numbers A2229, A2069, A2232 (12.9")iPad Pro - 5th generation (2021), mã sản phẩm numbers A2377, A2459, A2460 (11-inch), mã sản phẩm numbers A2378, A2461, A2462 (12.9")iPadOS 15

How to update an old iPad

There are two ways to lớn update your old iPad. You can update it wirelessly over WiFi or connect it khổng lồ a computer và use the iTunes app.

How lớn update an old ipad tablet wirelessly

Back up your iPad. Make sure your ipad tablet is connected to lớn WiFi và then go khổng lồ Settings > táo bị cắn ID > iCloud or Settings > iCloud. Make sure iCloud Backup is turned on and select "Back Up Now." You"ll receive a confirmation when the backup is complete.

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Check for và install the latest software. To check for the latest software, go to lớn Settings > General > Software Update. Your máy tính bảng ipad will then check for a software update. On the screen, you"ll either see your current version of tiện ích ios or ipad tablet OS và the message "Your software is up to date," or if your software is not up lớn date, you"ll see the option to "Download and Install."

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How to lớn update an old máy tính bảng ipad using your computer

Back up your iPad. Connect your ipad tablet to your computer with your Lightning cable. (You may see a message asking for your ipad tablet passcode or for your lớn "Trust This Computer." Follow the directions.) On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later, xuất hiện Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, launch iTunes. Locate your ipad tablet in iTunes and click on it. You"ll then see an option to lớn "Back Up Now." Click on the "Back Up Now" button, & you"ll receive a confirmation when the backup is complete.

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Check for và install the latest software.On a Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or later xuất hiện Finder. On a Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14 or earlier, or on a PC, open iTunes. Then, connect your device lớn your computer. Locate your device on your computer. Click "General" or "Settings," then click "Check for Update." Click "Download & Update." You may be asked to enter your passcode.

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For the past 20+ years, Suzanne Kantra has been exploring and writing about the world’s most exciting and important science and technology issues. Ten years ago, she founded newptcsitedaily.com, which serves the role of that tech-savvy friend you can count on to tóm tắt tips and tricks to lớn get the most out of technology; whether that’s saving time in our hectic schedules, discovering new ways lớn enjoy our personal interests, or keeping up with the latest giải pháp công nghệ trends & styles. Before that, Suzanne was the giải pháp công nghệ Editor for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, where she hosted the radio show “Living with Technology." Previously, she served as technology Editor for Popular Science Magazine. She has been featured on CNN, CBS, và NBC.