UPDATES FOR I PAD MINI 1st GENERATION - Apple Community
May 12, 2020 · A 1st gen iPad Mini cannot be upgraded beyond iOS 9.3.5/9.3.6. A 1st gen iPad Mini is an OVER 7-1/2-year old device, now! These older iPad models are too old, now, underpowered and completely incompatible with any of the current and future versions of iOS/iPadOS. It is what it is, today, in the year 2020!
Complete List of iPads, release year and … - Apple Community
4 days ago · Apple now has released a total of 38 different iPads, and it's getting harder to keep them straight. So this user tip is aimed at maintaining a list divided by sub line, that includes screen size, CPU, release year, charge port type, Apple Pencil model it is compatible with if any, and Apple Intelligence ( I) compatibility, discontinuation date and iOS / iPad OS versions they …
About iOS 10/11/12-iPad Mini 1st Generation - Apple Support …
Oct 11, 2012 · The iPad 2, 3 and 1st generation iPad Mini are all ineligible and excluded from upgrading to iOS 10, 11, 12 or any other future versions of iOS. 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 newer iOS versions.
What to do with my ipad mini 1st generation? - Apple Support …
Jan 4, 2018 · I bought the iPad mini 1st generation during its first released way back 2012. It is so precious to me back then. But now, it's a paperweight. Yes, I can still use it with some old apps (that are still supporting the last ios for ipad mini 1) but I'm disappointed at how slow it is now.
iPad Mini 1st Generation - Storage Questi… - Apple Community
Dec 20, 2020 · That over 8-year old, iPad Mini model is too old, now. Apple ended support for 8-10 year old iPads, at least, over 3 years, ago. Virtually, all third party iOS app developers ended/stopped/abandoned supporting these old iPads over two years, ago.
Update iPad mini 1st gen - Apple Community - Apple Support …
Jul 18, 2020 · The last iOS version released for the iPad mini (1st generation) is iOS 9.3.5 (or 9.3.6 if it's a model with cellular), so if you have this, the device is already up to date. Well, it's outdated software, but it's the newest available for this particular device.
how to unlock a 1st generation ipad - Apple Community
Jan 12, 2022 · 2015, 7.9 inch screen iPad Mini 4 models ( NO Pencil support ) 2015-2017, 12.9 inch screen iPad Pro models. ( 1st gen Pencil support ) 2016, 9.7 inch screen iPad Pro models ( 1st gen Pencil support ) 2017,10.5 inch screen iPad Pro models ( 1st gen Pencil support ) 2017, 9.7 inch screen iPad 5th gen models ( NO Pencil support )
Delete Activation Lock on Ipad Mini 1st G… - Apple Community
May 2, 2020 · All this said, resurrection of your original 1st Generation iPad mini might be a futile exercise. Update Support for the iPad mini1 was formally ended by Apple in September 2016. The final supported versions of iOS were iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only …
IPad mini 6 & 1st gen pencil - Apple Community - Apple Support …
Sep 28, 2021 · The newer 2nd gen Pencil charges AND pairs magnetically from the side of the iPad Mini, just like it does with the newer design iPad Pro models and the 2020 iPad Air 4. The older, original 1st gen Pencil does NOT charge OR pair in this fashion. You want a usable and compatible Pencil to use with that new Mini, then you will have to purchase the ...
1st Generation iPad Disabled - Apple Community
Dec 26, 2017 · My 1st Generation iPad seems to be disabled. I can't seem to find a way to reset or restore the iPad, as my old laptop is completely broken. I tried everything online, for instance setting it to "recovery mode" (pressing both home and shutdown button at the same time), but all the iPad seems to be doing is just turn off and turn back on.