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!
Best iOS to use on iPad mini 1? - Apple Community - Apple …
Nov 2, 2016 · Hey guys, I have an iPad Mini 1 that is running iOS 9.3.5, and it is so slow and almost useable. Everything lags on it (apps, web browsing, even texting) and it's literally faster to get up and boot up my MacBook or fetch my iPhone. So my question is, what's the optimal iOS to use on the iPad Mini 1 so that it runs at a useable rate? Thanks, Jon
is iPad 1st generation still usable? - Apple Community
Jun 18, 2020 · Hello, I have the iPad 1st gen and it works perfectly fine. I do not really reccomend to use it but you can download some apps like Spotify that you can download a older version and it can sync with iCloud and iTunes (iCloud only works on if your iPad 1st gen is on iOS 5 or above, the limit the iPad can run is iOS 5.1.1).
How can I make my ipad mini 1 faster? - Apple Community
Apr 18, 2016 · If you are willing to do this (I, personally, wouldn't recommend this), some users have reported that turning off Find My Phone/iPad, in Settings App under iCloud, has improved iOS performance, although I don't how this feature could be causing such a performance slowdown, unless its a bug in iOS that is only affecting some iPad users.
How to update ipad mini 1st gen to ios 10… - Apple Community
Nov 25, 2021 · 2019, 7.9 inch screen iPad Mini 5th gen models ( 1st gen Pencil support ) Get the largest internal data storage model you can afford as NO Apple iOS device has ANY expandable storage. I am sorry that you had to learn all of this, but this does not change any of the facts regarding these very old iOS devices.
First Generation Ipad Mini Unable to join network - Apple Support …
Dec 22, 2022 · My first generation Ipad mini has stopped connecting to my Xfinity wifi. I see the available connection in the network list, I can choose it and I get the password request, but when I enter the password I receive a "Unable to join network" message. I have tried the following: Restarted the router. Restarted the iPad. Turned off and on the wifi ...
iPad mini first gen doesn’t download any apps - Apple Support …
Nov 20, 2020 · That over 8-year old, 2012 iPad Mini one is too old, now. Apple and virtually all third party apps developers have removed all older iOS 10 and earlier older apps from the Apple iOS App Store/App Store servers. It has been this way for the past two years, or so. There is NO WAY to get older apps for any 8, 9 or 10-year old iPads any longer. Sorry.
iPad mini 1 couldn't go in either DFU or … - Apple Community
Oct 7, 2023 · My iPad mini couldn't go into DFU or Recovery Mode. Its' home button is broken and I think this may include a major part in the process. Could anyone please tell me how to put my iPad to DFU or Recovery please?(Plus, it's using iOS 10.5.2)
how to update ipad mini 1 to latest ios - Apple Community
Dec 15, 2023 · An iPad 2, iPad 3, or iPad mini 1 isn't capable of 10 or above; they require an A6 or better CPU. (248352)
Ipad mini not connecting to wireless network - Apple Support …
Jul 10, 2023 · If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following: Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button. Press and hold the top button. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button. Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)