Updating an iPad 2 still on iOS 4 all the way to iOS 9

[gwhizkids]

Have a work colleague who has an iPad 2 that is still on iOS 4. OTA updating is not available. When we connect to iTunes, I'm hoping it will show that an update to iOS 9 is possible. Does anyone know for sure? Even if it is available, is it advisable to make that big a leap?

Thanks!

 

[sjleworthy]

no reason why it shouldnt update.

i just recently read an article on updating the ipad2 to ios 9 from a much previous version. it highly recommended it

 

[snowmoon]

It's a tough call, I can tell you that iOS 8 on an iPad 3 was sluggish, but without the update you are loosing out on many apps that need newer versions of iOS to operate. Honestly if the coworker isn't complaining I would leave well enough alone.

 

[gwhizkids]

It's a tough call, I can tell you that iOS 8 on an iPad 3 was sluggish, but without the update you are loosing out on many apps that need newer versions of iOS to operate. Honestly if the coworker isn't complaining I would leave well enough alone.

That's the problem: the iPad 2 is laggy already (mainly due to out of date apps, I think). All things being equal, I think the upgrade should improve this particular device.

 

[digitalcuriosity]

I feel the upgrade to iSO9 helped the performance of my iPad2.

 

[Andres Cantu]

That is an interesting scenario! Updating from an OS that is almost 5 years old to the most current speaks volumes of Apple's support for iOS versions.

I would say the app support alone is reason enough to update.

 

[BlackbookGuy]

Have a work colleague who has an iPad 2 that is still on iOS 4. OTA updating is not available. When we connect to iTunes, I'm hoping it will show that an update to iOS 9 is possible. Does anyone know for sure? Even if it is available, is it advisable to make that big a leap?

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iOS 9 looks so much better IMO, that it might be worth it just for the aesthetics.

 

[gwhizkids]

Gave it a try. iTunes won't recognize the device, so I think there's more going on besides the old OS. Advised colleague to make a a Genius appointment.