All iPads So This Mandatory November 3 Update - Does It Affect iPad Air 2?

[boltjames]

I just read about this mandatory update for older iPhones and iPads, and if not updated by midnight November 3 functions like email and GPS will no longer work.

In the notes, Apple refers to the iPad 2; is this the same thing as the iPad Air 2 or are they completely different models? I have an Air 2 that I haven’t updated in years due to app incompatibility and concern about slowness, so I’m trying to avoid an update unless it’s doomsday if I don’t.

Update your iPhone or iPad software if you're experiencing issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support

As of November 3, 2019, some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier require an iOS update to resume accurate GPS location. This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019. Affected Apple devices were...

support.apple.com

 

[Klatti]

I just read about this mandatory update for older iPhones and iPads, and if not updated by midnight November 3 functions like email and GPS will no longer work.

In the notes, Apple refers to the iPad 2; is this the same thing as the iPad Air 2 or are they completely different models? I have an Air 2 that I haven’t updated in years due to app incompatibility and concern about slowness, so I’m trying to avoid an update unless it’s doomsday if I don’t.

Update your iPhone or iPad software if you're experiencing issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support

As of November 3, 2019, some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier require an iOS update to resume accurate GPS location. This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019. Affected Apple devices were...

support.apple.com

No, the iPad Air 2 is not part of that needed update.

 

[AutomaticApple]

I just read about this mandatory update for older iPhones and iPads, and if not updated by midnight November 3 functions like email and GPS will no longer work.

In the notes, Apple refers to the iPad 2; is this the same thing as the iPad Air 2 or are they completely different models? I have an Air 2 that I haven’t updated in years due to app incompatibility and concern about slowness, so I’m trying to avoid an update unless it’s doomsday if I don’t.

Update your iPhone or iPad software if you're experiencing issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support

As of November 3, 2019, some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier require an iOS update to resume accurate GPS location. This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019. Affected Apple devices were...

support.apple.com

Don't worry, you're all good!

 

[Elitegate]

I just read about this mandatory update for older iPhones and iPads, and if not updated by midnight November 3 functions like email and GPS will no longer work.

In the notes, Apple refers to the iPad 2; is this the same thing as the iPad Air 2 or are they completely different models? I have an Air 2 that I haven’t updated in years due to app incompatibility and concern about slowness, so I’m trying to avoid an update unless it’s doomsday if I don’t.

Update your iPhone or iPad software if you're experiencing issues with location, date, and time - Apple Support

As of November 3, 2019, some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier require an iOS update to resume accurate GPS location. This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019. Affected Apple devices were...

support.apple.com

No, it affects only older iPads from 2011 and 2012.

It affects:

iPhone 4s
iPhone 5 (NOT the 5c, 5s or SE)

iPad 2 CDMA Cellular
iPad 3 Cellular
iPad 4 Cellular
iPad mini 1 Cellular

You can find this information in the Apple Support Article.

 

[boltjames]

No, the iPad Air 2 is not part of that needed update.

Don't worry, you're all good!

Thanks! Much appreciated.

No, it affects only older iPads from 2011 and 2012.

It affects:

iPhone 4s
iPhone 5 (NOT the 5c, 5s or SE)

iPad 2 CDMA Cellular
iPad 3 Cellular
iPad 4 Cellular
iPad mini 1 Cellular

You can find this information in the Apple Support Article.

Thanks!

The Support Article doesn’t list specific model numbers and is very ambiguous. Thus the reason for the post.

 

[Elitegate]

Thanks! Much appreciated.



Thanks!

The Support Article doesn’t list specific model numbers and is very ambiguous. Thus the reason for the post.

You are welcome.