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I have an iPad Air. Software is 12.5.5. I need 15 to run some new apps, but 15 is not one of the choices on software update.

I have an iPad Air. Software is 12.5.5. I need 15 to run some new apps, but 15 is not one of the choices on software update.

Posted on Oct 30, 2021 8:24 AM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 8:27 AM

An iPad Air 1st generation (released on 2013) cannot support iOS versions beyond 12.5.5, because of hardware (CPU/RAM) incompatibility, sorry.

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Giulio

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Oct 30, 2021 8:27 AM in response to MusicByBart

An iPad Air 1st generation (released on 2013) cannot support iOS versions beyond 12.5.5, because of hardware (CPU/RAM) incompatibility, sorry.

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Giulio

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