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My iPad 2 Model A1396 won't let me turn on the Wi-fi button in settings. I have already reset it a number of times but nothing has happened. What should I do to fix this problem?
My iPad 5 generation is not allowing to switch on WIFI
How to resolve
My iPad 5 generation is not allowing to switch on WIFI
How to resolve
"iPad not letting me turn on Wi-fi option in settings.: My iPad 2 Model A1396 won't let me turn on the Wi-fi button in settings. I have already reset it a number of times but nothing has happened. What should I do to fix this problem?"
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If Wi-Fi is Greyed-Out On an iPad:
Try the Following in the Order Provided:
A. Try Manually Restarting your iPad:
B. Clear Temporary Internet Files:
Clear your Temporary Internet Files(Cookies & Cache) of Safari:
C. Use of a Computer to Update:
My User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip. If any updates are available they will install, wire enough.
If you are unable to enable WiFi, try reseting your iPad network settings:
Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings
If the problem persists, you may need to fully reset the iPad - however, this has implications…
Resetting the iPad will erase all data and Apps.
Apple ended update support for iPad2 in September 2016. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. This limitation cannot be bypassed; iPad2 is a 32-bit architecture device, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. iPad2 is obsolete.
Compatible Apps for your iPad are no longer available - as third-party developers have dropped support for 32-bit devices and many for iOS versions preceding iOS11/12/13. Older 32-bit versions of Apps have been removed from the Apple App Store - and, as such, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which will severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad. If you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model.
Of current models, even the entry-level iPad9 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. Other models are more powerful still.
iPad not letting me turn on Wi-fi option in settings.
