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Still holding off on updating your older Apple devices?
As of November 3rd 2019 Apple has rolled out a few new updates for those older devices. According to Apple’s website, “some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier require an iOS update to resume accurate GPS location.”
What does this mean?
Not updating to the newest iOS version may cause service connectivity issues on your device.
Do I have one of the affected models?
| AFFECTED MODELS |
| iPhone 4S iPhone 5 iPad Mini (1st Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (CDMA Models Only) iPad (3rd Generation) Wi-fi + Cellular iPad (4th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular |
Am I on the latest iOS version?
You can check your iOS version by following these steps.
- Open the “Settings” app
- Tap on “General”
- Tap on “About”
- Check the number next to “Software Version”
- What you should see in chart below.
| Latest iOS version | Device |
| iOS 10.3.4 | iPhone 5 iPad (4th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular |
| iOS 9.3.6 | iPhone 4S iPad Mini (1st Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular (CDMA Models Only) iPad (3rd Generation) Wi-fi + Cellular |
How do I update my device?
You can update your device following these steps.
You may be asked to enter your passcode and to trust the computer.
- Plug your device into a computer with iTunes installed.
- Once your computer recognizes your device you will see a summary page.
- Click on “General” or “Settings”
- Click “Check for Update”
- Click “Download and Update”
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