Ipad2: Not connecting to store not updating IOS

[Diegomondrik]

I have an old IPad 2 that stopped updating IOS at version 10, and does not connect with the apple store.
How do I update IOS?
If I update it, will it connect to the store, or it will never be updated because it is old and not supported anymore?
Thanks.

 

[Jupiter7]

If your iPad 2 has cellular connectivity, the latest iOS it can run is 9.3.5 (9.3.4 for WiFi only models). To update you need to go to settings General - Software Update. You should be able to connect to the Apple App Store, although some Apps may not be available for older devices.

 

[Diegomondrik]

Thanks Jupiter.
the IPad is WiFi only. Regarding iOS it now has 10.x, more than the 9.x you mention.
Any idea why it doesn't connect to the store?

 

[Jupiter7]

Are you sure it is an iPad 2?

 

[giradman]

Thanks Jupiter.
the IPad is WiFi only. Regarding iOS it now has 10.x, more than the 9.x you mention.
Any idea why it doesn't connect to the store?

According to EveryMac (see screen capture below), Jupiter is correct, i.e. an iPad 2 cannot be upgraded beyond 9.x - are you sure that is the model you own and not a later one? If unsure, go into Settings > General > About, you can enter the serial number into the LINK given and find the specific device.

As to your Wi-Fi, does the connection work on other sites, e.g. Amazon? If not, you might want to do a 'hard reset' of the iPad and also 'power recycle' your modem/router (i.e. turn off the power or pull the plug, wait and repower the modem, then the router). Finally, have you tried another Wi-Fi network, e.g. a commercial place offering free wireless like Starbucks? Good luck - Dave

 

[scifan57]

You probably own an iPad 4, which can be updated to iOS 10.3.3.

 

[PrismStudios]

I have an iPad 2 which can go to the AppStore, but not install many apps.... otherwise it is still performing perfectly.

 

[PrismStudios]

Ironically, it can’t download the Apple store..........

 

[J. A.]

Ironically, it can’t download the Apple store..........

The Apple Store requires iOS 12 and later.

 

[PrismStudios]

of course... but I managed to reach them on my Kindle Fire HD, which I have talked into running Chrome 7.2...... Not via the App Store, of course.......

 

[PrismStudios]

Also the square reader app icon is now on the iPad 2, and it runs. Got to check to see if the Bluetooth is compatible, but square is rated only for iOS 10 or higher.....