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Apple Ipad Air 2 Upgrade

Any Apple device can be updated to the most recent supported version of its Operating System – for iPad, this being iOS/iPadOS. Restoring an earlier version of the OS would undermine the security of your device and your personal data.

How can I update my ipad air 2 to a speci…

Any Apple device can be updated to the most recent supported version of its Operating System – for iPad, this being iOS/iPadOS. Restoring an earlier version of the OS would undermine the security of your device and your personal data.

How long does Apple support iPads?

If you have an iPad already or are thinking of picking up an older one, maybe a refurbished model that would save you some money, it’s a good idea to find out how long it will still be able to use apps and services. Here’s a quick guide to how long you should expect an iPad to remain usable. The crucial thing is whether Apple will update the operating system software that runs on your iPad if it discovers a security flaw. While Apple only issues updates with new features for the current version of the iPadOS, it does issue security updates to older versions of iPadOS, in order to keep older iPads secure. While full iPadOS updates often require system resources that can be too much for older devices, security updates work under the hood and can usually keep an older model going for years after the point where it can receive a new version of iPadOS. This means that the real defining element of how long an iPad can last is security updates.

Currently iPads that run the following versions of iPadOS are supported with security updates: It’s interesting to note that iOS 12, which runs on some iPads, was last updated in January 2023, but we don’t expect those devices to have coverage in the future. Despite this iOS 12 coverage, it is best to assume that anything prior to iPadOS 15 is no longer supported with security updates.

The key is to know which version of iPadOS your iPad can run, that way you can identify whether Apple is still committed to updating it with security-related fixes. If Apple drops support for iPadOS 15, then we can add the following to the list of unsupported iPads: As an example of a model that’s still supported by Apple, the iPad Air 2 made its debut in 2014, but received the iPadOS 15.7.9 update in September 2023, meaning that it’s still going almost nine years after its initial release.

Another senior model that received that update was the iPad mini (4th Generation) which came out in 2015. This means that in January 2023 Apple was supporting ten-year-old iPads with security updates, while in September 2023 the company issued a security update that was compatible with the then nine-year-old iPad Air 2. While security updates are important because they protect the user from those with malicious intent, if your iPad goes wrong you will want to know whether it will be possible to fix it.

Between five and seven years after Apple stops selling products it moves them into the Vintage list.

Then around seven years after Apple stops selling products they are moved into the Obsolete list. Therefore if it has been five years since Apple stopped selling an iPad you are unlikely to be able to get replacement parts if something goes wrong.

So it’s not surprising that when iPadOS 17 launches the following iPads will fall off the supported list since they are already vintage: Say your battery life falls off a cliff, you’ll need to still be within your one-year warranty period to have it repaired for free.

Apple does have a battery replacement service though, usually costing $99/£99 for a replacement and fitting, so this could prolong the hardware side of things for a good while (essentially up until it was moved to the vintage list five years after Apple stopped selling it). Apple offers hardware servicing and parts for a range of older iPads, all at a cost of course. Naturally, a ten-year old iPad is an impressive feat of durability, but they won’t be as fun or powerful as a new one.

Apple security releases

Name and information link Available for Release date This update has no published CVE entries. MacBook Pro (2021 and later) and iMac (2023) 07 Nov 2023

This update has no published CVE entries. Apple Watch Series 4 and later 07 Nov 2023 iOS 15.8 and iPadOS 15.8 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 25 Oct 2023

watchOS 10.1 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 25 Oct 2023 This update has no published CVE entries.

macOS Sonoma 14 Mac Studio (2022 and later), iMac (2019 and later), Mac Pro (2019 and later), Mac mini (2018 and later), MacBook Air (2018 and later), MacBook Pro (2018 and later), and iMac Pro (2017) 26 Sep 2023 This update has no published CVE entries. Safari 16.6.1 macOS Big Sur and Monterey 21 Sep 2023 watchOS 10.0.1 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 21 Sep 2023

watchOS 9.6.3 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 21 Sep 2023 iOS 15.7.9 and iPadOS 15.7.9 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 11 Sep 2023 watchOS 9.6.2 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 07 Sep 2023

This update has no published CVE entries.

iOS 15.7.8 and iPadOS 15.7.8 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 24 Jul 2023 watchOS 9.6 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 24 Jul 2023 iOS 15.7.7 and iPadOS 15.7.7 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 21 Jun 2023 watchOS 9.5.2 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 21 Jun 2023

Pro Video Formats 2.2.5 macOS Mojave 10.14.5 and later 23 May 2023

watchOS 9.5 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 18 May 2023 iOS 15.7.6 and iPadOS 15.7.6 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 18 May 2023 iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 10 Apr 2023

Xcode 14.3 macOS Ventura 13.0 and later 30 Mar 2023 Studio Display Firmware Update 16.4 macOS Ventura 13.3 and later 27 Mar 2023 iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 27 Mar 2023 watchOS 9.4 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 27 Mar 2023

Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) 06 Mar 2023 macOS Big Sur 15 Feb 2023

watchOS 9.3.1 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 13 Feb 2023 iOS 12.5.7 iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) 23 Jan 2023 watchOS 9.3 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 23 Jan 2023 iOS 15.7.3 and iPadOS 15.7.3 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Air 2, iPad mini (4th generation), and iPod touch (7th generation) 23 Jan 2023

watchOS 9.2 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 13 Dec 2022 iOS 15.7.2 and iPadOS 15.7.2 iPhone 6s (all models), iPhone 7 (all models), iPhone SE (1st generation), iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 13 Dec 2022

macOS Ventura 13 Mac Studio (2022), Mac Pro (2019 and later), MacBook Air (2018 and later), MacBook Pro (2017 and later), Mac mini (2018 and later), iMac (2017 and later), MacBook (2017), and iMac Pro (2017) 24 Oct 2022 watchOS 9.1 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 24 Oct 2022 watchOS 9 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 12 Sep 2022 iOS 12.5.6 iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) 31 Aug 2022

watchOS 8.7 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 20 Jul 2022 watchOS 8.6 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 16 May 2022

Apple Watch Series 3 and later 31 Mar 2022 Apple TV (3rd generation) 14 Mar 2022

GarageBand 10.4.6 macOS Big Sur 11.5 and later 14 Mar 2022 Logic Pro 10.7.3 macOS Big Sur 11.5 and later 14 Mar 2022 Xcode 13.3 macOS Monterey 12 and later 14 Mar 2022 watchOS 8.5 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 14 Mar 2022

macOS Big Sur 14 Feb 2022 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 10 Feb 2022 Apple Watch Series 4 and later 01 Feb 2022

watchOS 8.4 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 26 Jan 2022

watchOS 8.3 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 13 Dec 2021 Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular) 18 Nov 2021

macOS Monterey 12.0.1 (Advisory includes security content of macOS Monterey 12.0 and macOS Monterey 12.0.1) Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later), MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later), Mac mini (Late 2014 and later), iMac (Late 2015 and later), MacBook (Early 2016 and later), iMac Pro (2017 and later) 25 Oct 2021 macOS Monterey 12.0 Preinstalled only on certain Mac models; please update to macOS Monterey 12.0.1 Preinstalled watchOS 8.1 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 25 Oct 2021 iOS 12.5.5 iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, and iPod touch (6th generation) 23 Sep 2021 Xcode 13 macOS Big Sur 11.3 and later 20 Sep 2021 watchOS 8 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 20 Sep 2021

iTunes U 3.8.3 iOS 12.4 and later or iPadOS 12.4 and later 15 Sep 2021 watchOS 7.6.2 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 13 Sep 2021 macOS Big Sur 11 Aug 2021 watchOS 7.6.1 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 29 Jul 2021

iOS 14.7 iPhone 6s and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 19 Jul 2021 watchOS 7.6 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 19 Jul 2021

iMovie 10.2.4 macOS Catalina 10.15.6 and later 17 Jun 2021 watchOS 7.5 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 24 May 2021 Boot Camp 6.1.14 Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later), MacBook Air (Mid 2013 and later), Mac mini (Mid 2014 and later), iMac (Mid 2014 and later), MacBook (Early 2015 and later), iMac Pro (Late 2017) 17 May 2021 watchOS 7.4.1 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 03 May 2021 Xcode 12.5 macOS Big Sur 11 and later 26 Apr 2021 watchOS 7.4 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 26 Apr 2021

GarageBand 10.4.3 macOS Big Sur 06 Apr 2021 watchOS 7.3.3 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 26 Mar 2021 watchOS 7.3.2 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 08 Mar 2021 iOS 14.4.1 and iPadOS 14.4.1 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 08 Mar 2021 macOS Big Sur 11.2.1 25 Feb 2021 iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 26 Jan 2021

watchOS 7.3 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 26 Jan 2021 iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 14 Dec 2020

watchOS 7.2 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 14 Dec 2020 macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Mac mini (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (M1, 2020), MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020) 17 Nov 2020

Security Update 2020-006 High Sierra, Security Update 2020-006 Mojave macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, macOS Mojave 10.14.6 12 Nov 2020 macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 (Advisory includes security content of macOS Big Sur 11.0 and macOS Big Sur 11.0.1) Mac Pro (2013 and later), MacBook Air (2013 and later), MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later), Mac mini (2014 and later), iMac (2014 and later), MacBook (2015 and later), iMac Pro (all models) 12 Nov 2020

macOS Big Sur 11.0 Preinstalled only on certain Mac models; please update to macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Preinstalled watchOS 7.1 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 05 Nov 2020

watchOS 5.3.9 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 05 Nov 2020 iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation) 05 Nov 2020

iOS 12.4.9 iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and 3, iPod touch (6th generation) 05 Nov 2020 watchOS 7.0 Apple Watch Series 3 and later 16 Sep 2020

iOS 14.0 and iPadOS 14.0 iPhone 6s and later, iPod touch 7th generation, iPad Air 2 and later, and iPad mini 4 and later 16 Sep 2020 iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2 and 3, iPod touch (6th generation) 15 Jul 2020

iOS 13.6 and iPadOS 13.6 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation 15 Jul 2020

watchOS 6.2.8 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 15 Jul 2020

watchOS 6.2.6 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 01 Jun 2020 iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation 01 Jun 2020

Windows Migration Assistant 2.2.0.0 (v. 1A11) macOS Catalina 26 May 2020 iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation 20 May 2020

watchOS 6.2.5 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 18 May 2020 iOS 13.4 and iPadOS 13.4 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation 24 Mar 2020

watchOS 6.2 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 24 Mar 2020 Xcode 11.4 macOS Catalina 10.15.2 and later 24 Mar 2020

Apple Watch Series 1 and later 18 Feb 2020 iOS 13.3.1 and iPadOS 13.3.1 iPhone 6s and later, iPad Air 2 and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch 7th generation 28 Jan 2020

watchOS 6.1.2 Apple Watch Series 1 and later 28 Jan 2020

Should I upgrade my iPad Air 2?

If you can’t update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update – Apple Support

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support

You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity – and/or be connected to its Power Adapter.

Software update to iPad Air 2

If a beta profile is present, installation of production software updates may be inhibited. If you can’t update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity – and/or be connected to its Power Adapter.

iPad models compatible with iPadOS 17

Note: Apps and services that send or receive data over a cellular network, or that answer incoming calls, may incur additional fees.

Best upgrade option for my iPad Air 2?

I use my iPad only for browsing the web, social media, YouTube, Netflix and Spotify. I’m looking for a device that will be supported for the next 8 years with a good screen and great battery life.

The M1 in the Air 5 seems more future proof and the screen is gorgeous, but it still comes at double the price of the 9th gen.

iPad Air 2 can update to iOS 16

If you have access to a full computer, like a Mac or Windows PC, try either using the Finder on a Mac that has the newest macOS Catalina, or later macOS, installed OR with an older Mac with an older Mac OS, download and install the latest iTunes version ( or latest iTunes for Windows PC ), make sure the Mac or Windows PC is connected to the Internet, connect your iPad by the USB charge cable to the computer and let the iTunes application upgrade/update that iPad model, using the iTunes Software Update feature, to its current, maximum OS of iOS 12.5.6/iPadOS 15.7.1/iPadOS 16.1.1, depending on your year and model of iPad. Also, make sure your iPad has, at least, between 6-8 GBs of free internal data storage space for downloading and installing a major iOS/iPadOS upgrade. Backup to Apple iCloud and/or a full Mac or Windows PC using the same iTunes app OR, if a newer Mac running macOS Catalina, or later, making a backup using the macOS Finder app. How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch – Apple Support

Search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple iPad upgraded/updated to its latest iPadOS 15 version. OR, alternatively, use the “Get Support” link, at the upper right hand corner of every Apple Support Community Webpage to attempt to schedule an appointment with your nearest Apple Store location.

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