Why isn't the first generation iPad not supported by iOS 6?
I am totally confused. Why isn't the first iPad supported in iOS 6?
iPad 1: Apple A4 1GHz processor and 256 mb RAM
iPod Touch 3G: 800 MHz processor (same as iPhone 3GS) and 256 mb RAM
iPhone 3GS: 800 MHz processor (underclocked to 600 i believe)
3GS is still sold officially and new. iPad first generation isn't. Android is even worse about things like this.
PLEASE don't branch this into twenty different threads, and keep it in the two that already exist.
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Is Verizon reducing $100 for the first generation iPad?
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We are not currently aware of any price reduction of $100.00 on the current Ipad. Please check the Verizon Wireless website for current pricing and discounts as pricing is subject to change without notice. I am providing a link for further information.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?&item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneOverviewByDevice&deviceCategoryId=11
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I have the first generation iPad and I'm trying to download apps but my device keeps telling me to download the iOS software update 6. When I go to updates in my settings it's saying my device is up to date with iOS 5.1.1, but it's saying I need the iOS 6. How do I upgrade my device if it's not showing iOS update 6?
The first generation iPad cannot be updated past iOS 5.1.1
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HT5457 So can somebody please explain to me why the first gen iPad missed out on ios 6?
So can somebody please explain to me why the first gen iPad missed out on ios 6?
safrones wrote:
Is that what you really believe?
I don't know cause Apple decided for me.
As does Microsoft anytime that they release a new update that is no longer compatible with the old PC hardware.
I would hope that Microsoft and Apple would both know what operating systems will run on the hardware that is produced for them.
I would also hope that Microsoft and Apple know better than you do as to what would work on their devices, tablets, computers, phones .... How much time and money have you put into research and development on the iPad? -
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Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
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I have the first generation iPad and bought the apple care protection. Does it cover accidental damage?
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Opinions about the first generation iPad?
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I've been considering purchasing the first generation iPad vs. spending more on the iPad 2. I don't think I would be an iPad "power user" - basically just want one so that I can check email and surf the web. Who's using the first generation iPad and what do you think of it with iOS5? Any issues I should be aware of?
Thanks!The first generation iPad can only be found used at this point... I have no problem using mine with iOS5, but others have complained about it.
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What is the earliest generation iPad that will accept iOS 8?
Hello!
Earlier this year, my friend from Moscow, Russia said to me "Please bring me an Apple iPad when you come on vacation!"
Being from Moscow, she's used to third-rate electronics dumped onto the Russian market from China. Her last laptop, an Acer Aspire, cost her $2300 and lasted approximately 6 months before literally disappearing behind a puff of smoke.
Being from America, and generous to a fault, I promptly went to eBay and started snatching up great deals left and right (contrary to some opinions, eBay IS a great place to buy used electronics, if you know what you are looking for, and know how to bid).
I took her not just "an Apple iPad", but the following GREAT items: 3 iPad Mini's w/ Retina Display (2 w/ Cellular, 1 w/ Wi-Fi only); 1 iPad 4 w/Cellular (her personal favorite!); 2 MacBook Pros (mid 2010, one with an SSD that boots in milliseconds, you should see it to believe it!); and 2 iPhone 4s.
She LOVES her new family of Apple products (she is "selling" some of them off to interested buyers at a 'slight' price increase - shhh!), but sadly is not used to the Apple environment, not familiar with tablets or smart phones at all. Needless to say, she has a LOT of questions.
Unfortunately, in my generosity, I gave her my all (my suitcase weighed in at 49 lbs, but my carry-on bag was about 120 lbs even ) - that's right, I don't have ANY iPads. I cannot answer any of her questions except by guessing.
In order to be able to see and experience for myself the new iOS 8 (and, to be able to answer my friend's questions), I want to buy a used iPad off of eBay, don't want to spend a lot more money on tablets (I have 2 working Google Nexus 7's and 9 under repair, who in his right mind would buy another tablet?!?!?)
MY QUESTION IS THIS: What is the earliest generation iPad that will accept iOS 8? 1st, 2nd, 3rd??? I really don't want to spend another $300 buying another iPad 4 or iPad Mini, I feel like I have done my duty, for God, for Apple, for Country, for Mother Russia....
Hope you enjoyed reading my story, btw.... It's all true - in Moscow tonight there is a gal going to bed with an Apple iPad 4 by her pillow, and she ADORES it!See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
Device iOS Verson
iPhone 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4 iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 4S iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5 iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5c iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5s iOS 8.x.x
iPod Touch 1 iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2 iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3 iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5 iOS 8.x.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 8.x.x
iPad 3 iOS 8.x.x
iPad 4 iOS 8.x.x
iPad Mini & Mini Retina iOS 8.x.x
iPad Air iOS 8.x.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
4. iPad Support
a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5
Tap Settings > General > Software Update
If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
c. Resolving update problems
1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages -
Now that iOS is consistently being updated. Will the 1st Generation IPad be stuck with IOS 5? Eventually my IPad will be good for nothing as Apps start requiring the updated software.
The iPad 1 can only be updated to iOS 5.1.1. This is unlikely to change.
The apps you have will continue to work and there are still many apps which run on iOS 5 (or even earlier iOS levels). -
my first gen ipad says that there isn't a software update, currently running 5.1.1 - is iOS6 not available for the first generation iPad
That's right. The iPad 1 maxes out at 5.1.1
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You don't say which store you are looking in but I found this in the US store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/magic-line/id410551094?mt=8
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