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Is Your iPad Obsolete and Outdated?

Here are the models that are discontinued

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Expand Jump to a Section Obsolete Models Discontinued but Supported Currently Sold and Supported Uses for Obsolete iPads If you have an obsolete or outdated iPad, it may be unable to run the newest apps, or it won't update existing apps. In a technical sense, an obsolete device is one that the manufacturer no longer supports. Here's a list of iPads that are no longer supported, discontinued but supported, and supported.

Obsolete Models

The following iPad models became obsolete before April 2022. In this case, obsolete means the models are both discontinued and unsupported by Apple. These devices don't support the latest versions of iPadOS. iPad, originaliPad 2iPad, 3rd and 4th generationiPad Air, 1st generationiPad mini, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Lifewire / Theresa Chiechi

Discontinued but Supported

The following models are no longer sold, but these devices remain within Apple's service window for iPadOS updates: iPad Air, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generationiPad mini, 4th and 5th generationiPad Pro (12.9-inch), 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation iPad Pro (11-inch), 1st and 2nd generationiPad Pro (10.5-inch)iPad Pro (9.7-inch)iPad, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th generation

Currently Sold and Supported

If you own one of these devices in 2022, you're in excellent shape: iPad Pro (12.9-inch), 5th generationiPad Pro (11-inch), 3rd generationiPad Air, 5th generationiPad mini, 6th generationiPad, 9th generation

Uses for Obsolete iPads

An iPad out of the service window isn't necessarily useless because it no longer receives iPadOS updates. An older tablet makes a great tableside companion in your living room, an effective e-book reader, or a light-duty device for reading mail or checking your favorite websites. It's okay to use the device until it dies. Still, the longer your iPad goes without updates from Apple, the more likely it is that security glitches could affect your tablet. So, don't use an unpatched iPad for important or sensitive applications. The 27 Best iPads of 2022 by Lifewire Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire iPadOS 15: Release Date, Features, and Supported Devices What Is the iPad Air and How Does it Compare? iOS 15 Compatibility: Is Your Device Supported? How Long Does an iPad Last? How to Fix It When Apple Pencil Isn't Working iPadOS 16: Release Date, Features, News, and Price How to Charge an Apple Pencil (Any Generation) What Is the Difference Between the iPad Pro and the Air? New iPad Pro 2022: Price, Release Date, Specs, and News The Ultimate iPad Comparison Chart (2022) How to Connect USB Devices to an iPad What Is the Newest Generation of the iPad? The iPad's Screen Resolution for Different Models New iPad mini Pro: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors 2021 iPad Pro: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs What iPads Are Compatible With the Apple Pencil? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies