

The amount of older, compatible, available apps for these old iPad models has dwindled significantly since the beginning of 2020!

These old iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen iPad Mini models are, virtually, 8 and 9-years old, now. If you need an iPad that can run the latest and greatest versions of iOS, as well as, the most current apps available, then, you need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website or a new or refurbished iPad from an Apple authorised, third party retail or online reseller OR other trusted sources for new or used Apple products. So, that is a total of between 7-9 years of iPad/iOS support!ĪLL older iPad models, like the iPad 2, 3, 4 and 1st gen iPad Mini have, finally, reached this support limit! It is what it is, today, in the year 2020!Īpple supports new iPad models for up to 5-6 years with third party app developers supporting these iPads for another, additional 2-3 years after!

These older iPad models are too old, now, too underpowered and completely incompatible with any of the current and future versions of iOS/iPadOS. If your iPad has been stuck on iOS 9 for the past few years, with no upgrades/updates forthcoming, then you own a 2012, iPad Mini 1st generation.Ī 1st gen iPad Minu cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6 for WiFi AND cellular data models.Ī 1st gen iPad Min is a NEARLY 8-year old device, now!
