I hope this information provides helpful and succinct clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your current iPad. Of current models, even the entry-level iPad8 has specifications and capabilities that will massively outperform you current iPad - and is compatible with the vast majority of current Apps. As such, if you want or need to access most current Apps, requiring more recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model. The application will ask for your area code to generate 5 different options for you to pick from. Firstly, install the TextNow application on your Android or iOS device and launch it. Here’s how to use WhatsApp without number using TextNow. The best part is the service is completely free.' TextNow is the only app that offers free nationwide cellular service.

'Buying a SIM card from TextNow gave me cellular service so I can use my new phone number anywhere. As older versions of Apps are removed from the Apple App Store, you’ll not be able to (re)download or install them - which may severely limit the usefulness and utility of your iPad if you should you ever need reset or restore your iPad. Out of all the available solutions, TextNow is a reliable app that works on both Android and iPhone. Download and use TextNow on any device to get a free phone number, and call and text anywhere in North America for free. You may wish to consider that compatible Apps for your iPad are increasingly difficult to find - as third-party developers are increasingly dropping support for older versions of iOS preceding iOS11/12/13. iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 are effectively obsolete. This limitation cannot be bypassed these are 32-bit architecture devices, whilst all recent versions of iOS/iPadOS are designed for 64-bit hardware platforms. Your iPad cannot be updated to iOS 10 or later major versions of iOS, as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements for new versions of iOS/iPadOS. These models of iPad can only be updated to iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models) or iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular models).Īpple ended update support for these models in September 2016.

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