I have an IPad Air model ME898LL/A that’s 10 years old. How do I update the software beyond 12.5.5?

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Sunset32 Author

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I have an IPad Air model ME898LL/A that’s 10 years old. How do I update the software beyond 12.5.5?

How do I update my software beyond 12.5.5 on this 10 year old iPad?

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 25, 2022 11:09 AM

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Phil0124

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Apr 25, 2022 11:13 AM in response to Sunset32

You cannot. A first generation iPad Air cannot update past iOS 12.5.5. It's simply too old to run anything newer. Time to consider an upgrade if you really need iOS 13 or later.

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Sunset32 Author

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Apr 25, 2022 11:51 AM in response to Phil0124

Thank you. Time to upgrade to the 9th generation.

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Niel

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Apr 25, 2022 11:12 AM in response to Sunset32

An unit running 12.5.5 isn't capable of 13 or above.

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Sunset32 Author

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Apr 25, 2022 11:50 AM in response to Niel

Thanks Neil, I had an idea that was the issue. The unit is OLD.

I appreciate it!

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I have an IPad Air model ME898LL/A that’s 10 years old. How do I update the software beyond 12.5.5?

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