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IPad third generation query

GillC
GillC Posts: 2 Newbie
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I've got an older iPad, (third generation) now that ios10 is out it seems as if mine is too old to download and install it. I am worried that it will no longer be secure, does anyone know if it is still safe to use this in the longer term please?I am currently running on ios 9.3.5. Will Apple still bring out security updates for my iPad?

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  • 20aday
    20aday Posts: 2,610 Forumite
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    Yes iOS 10 is only available to any devices with the Lightning connector so you won't be able to upgrade I'm afraid.

    However you'll be fine to carry on using your iPad 3rd Generation for some time to come; if there are any flaws found in iOS 9.3.5 Apple will likely release small updates to 'patch' them.

    One downside is, as time passes, app updates will start to become less frequent as developers focus on newer versions of iOS.
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  • GillC
    GillC Posts: 2 Newbie
    Thank you for that, it's put my mind at rest
  • Big_Graeme
    Big_Graeme Posts: 3,220 Forumite
    20aday wrote: »
    Yes iOS 10 is only available to any devices with the Lightning connector so you won't be able to upgrade I'm afraid.

    Even some with the lightning connector can't be upgraded, the Mini 1st gen is one.
  • TadleyBaggie
    TadleyBaggie Posts: 6,970 Forumite
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    It was nothing to do with the connector, Apple dropped support for the A5 and A5X cpu chip with IOS 10.
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