How do I update my iPad from 9.3 5 to 11?

How to update an old iPad
  1. Back up your iPad. Make sure your iPad is connected to WiFi and then go to Settings > Apple ID [Your Name] > iCloud or Settings > iCloud. ...
  2. Check for and install the latest software. To check for the latest software, go to Settings > General > Software Update. ...
  3. Back up your iPad.
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How do I update my iPad from 9.3 5 to iOS 11?

How do I force update my iPad?
  1. Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  2. Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates.
  3. Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device will automatically update to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Some updates might need to be installed manually.
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Can I update my iPad version 9.3 5?

All replies. Sorry no, An iPad Mini 1st generation cannot support iOS versions beyond the one that's currently running on it (9.3. 5), because of hardware incompatibility.
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How do I update my old iPad to iOS 11?

How to Update to iOS 11 via iTunes
  1. Attach your iPad to your Mac or PC via USB, open iTunes and click on the iPad in the top left corner.
  2. Click Check for Update or Update in the Device-summary panel, as your iPad may not know the update is available.
  3. Click Download and Update and follow the prompts to install iOS 11.
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How do I update my old iPad 9.3 5 to iOS 10?

How do I upgrade my iPad from iOS 9.3 5 to iOS 10?
  1. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
  2. Tap General > Software Update.
  3. Enter your Passcode.
  4. Tap Agree to accept the Terms and Conditions.
  5. Agree once more to confirm you want to download and install.
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How do I force an old iPad to update?

Click "General" or "Settings," then click "Check for Update." Click "Download and Update." You may be asked to enter your passcode.
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Is my iPad too old to update?

With each update, Apple releases a full list of devices that are able to download it. If you don't see your model on the list and it's more than 5-6 years old, it's likely that your iPad is too old to handle a new update. Your iPad can't download new apps or update the ones you have.
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Can iPad 2 still be updated?

Answer: A: No, the iPad 2 will not update to anything beyond iOS 9.3. 5.
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What can I do with an old iPad?

7 Cool Things You Can Do With Your Old iPad After Upgrading
  1. Use Your iPad as a Dedicated Smart Home Hub. ...
  2. Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor. ...
  3. Use Your iPad as a Remote Control. ...
  4. Give It to the Kids. ...
  5. Make It a Digital Photo or Video Frame.
  6. Use It as a Recipe Book or Mechanic's Assistant. ...
  7. Mount It in Your Car.
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What is the oldest iPad still supported?

Currently Sold and Supported

iPad Pro (11-inch), 3rd generation. iPad Air, 5th generation. iPad mini, 6th generation. iPad, 9th generation.
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What do you do when your iPad won't update?

How to Fix an iPad That Won't Update
  1. Restart the iPad. ...
  2. Restart the app that won't update. ...
  3. Delete the app that won't update, and then download it again. ...
  4. Download a different app. ...
  5. Sign out and then sign in to your Apple ID. ...
  6. Restart the Wi-Fi router. ...
  7. Reset all settings. ...
  8. Reset the iPad.
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How do I update to iOS 11?

Just connect your device to its charger and go to Settings > General > Software Update. iOS will automatically check for an update, then prompt you to download and install iOS 11.
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Why can't I get iOS 11?

The iPad 2, 3 and 1st generation iPad Mini are all ineligible and excluded from upgrading to iOS 10 AND iOS 11. They all share similar hardware architectures and a less powerful 1.0 Ghz CPU that Apple has deemed insufficiently powerful enough to even run the basic, barebones features of iOS 10.
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What generation is 9.3 5 iPad?

First generation iPad Mini 9.3. 5 (13G36) - Apple Community.
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Which iPads are obsolete?

Here's the current list of obsolete iPads.
  • iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi.
  • iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular.
  • iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (MM)
  • iPad [original]
  • iPad 3G.
  • iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi.
  • iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular.
  • iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (VZ)
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Can an iPad last 10 years?

Analysts say that iPad are good for about 4 years and three months, on average. That is not a long time. And if it's not the hardware that gets you, it's the iOS. Everyone dreads that day when your device is no longer compatible with software updates.
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What can I do with an old iPad 1st generation?

The iPad also can help out in the kitchen. Not only can you can use the iBooks app to download recipe books, you can write down your own recipes in the Notes app. There are also cooking apps from websites like AllRecipes and Epicurious.
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Can you download apps on iPad 1st generation?

Most apps are built for a newer version of iOS, so the current version of the app won't work on the original iPad running iOS 5.1. 1. However, assuming there is a version of the app that runs on the older operating system, you can put it on your iPad. First, try to download the app through the App Store on the iPad.
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