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iPad Pro 2021- WiFi

Can I upgrade the iPad Pro 2021- WiFi to a vision which allows cellular data? I use this tablet for aviation GPS.

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Jul 17, 2021 5:32 AM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2021 5:41 AM

It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad. 


A WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model. The only ways that you can access Cellular services from a WiFi Only iPad are to use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


In context of GPS functionality, recognising that you are aware that native GPS capability is integral to the Cellular chipset, you can add an external GPS receiver - this being a common requirement for aviation and marine applications. BadElf have good reputation.


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Jul 17, 2021 5:41 AM in response to Peleza

It is not possible to change or modify the internal hardware components of an iPad. 


A WiFi Only iPad cannot be transformed into a WiFi+Cellular model. The only ways that you can access Cellular services from a WiFi Only iPad are to use the hotspot feature of a mobile phone - or a Cellular Broadband Router (often known as a MiFi Router) - to access Cellular networks.


In context of GPS functionality, recognising that you are aware that native GPS capability is integral to the Cellular chipset, you can add an external GPS receiver - this being a common requirement for aviation and marine applications. BadElf have good reputation.


https://bad-elf.com/



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