My iPad has IOS 10.3.3 and says it's up to date. Why can't I update it?

My iPad has IOS 10.3.3 and says it's up to date. Why can't I update it?


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Posted on Oct 5, 2019 05:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 9, 2019 10:23 PM

If your iPad has been stuck on iOS 10.3.3 for the past few years, with no upgrades/updates forthcoming, then you own an iPad 4th generation.

A 4th gen iPad cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 10.3.3/10.3.4.

A 4th gen iPad is a 7-year old device, now!

Apple has not supported these older iPad models in the last 2-3 years!

Its internal hardware is too old, underpowered and completely incompatible with any current and future versions of iOS.


Sorry.


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 will need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website.


Best of Luck to You!

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Oct 9, 2019 10:23 PM in response to corikeys

If your iPad has been stuck on iOS 10.3.3 for the past few years, with no upgrades/updates forthcoming, then you own an iPad 4th generation.

A 4th gen iPad cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 10.3.3/10.3.4.

A 4th gen iPad is a 7-year old device, now!

Apple has not supported these older iPad models in the last 2-3 years!

Its internal hardware is too old, underpowered and completely incompatible with any current and future versions of iOS.


Sorry.


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 will need to purchase a new iPad from Apple or a discounted, refurbished iPad from Apple’s Refurbished & Clearance section of Apple’s Website.


Best of Luck to You!

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My iPad has IOS 10.3.3 and says it's up to date. Why can't I update it?

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