With revamped multitasking and more efficient file management, iPadOS 16 finally appears to have the needed tools to complement the robust hardware and productivity needs of iPad users. Considering how feature-rich iPadOS 16 is, many users would be itching to install the latest iteration of iPadOS to try out the new features, including Stage Manager, collaboration, and more. If you are one of these eager users and wondering which iPad models support iPadOS 16, this article has you covered. Here is a list of iPadOS 16 supported devices.
List of Devices Compatible with iPadOS 16 (2022)
Just like iOS 16, which dropped support for older models like iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, iPadOS 16 will also not support older devices like iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2. Well, this news will come as a shocker to many who were expecting their older devices to get the latest iteration of iPadOS. Here’s a list of devices that will get the iPadOS 16 update:
Will My iPad Get the iPadOS 16 Update?
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (5th-Gen)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (4th-Gen)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3th-Gen)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd-Gen)
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro (1st-Gen)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (3th-Gen)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd-Gen)
- 11-inch iPad Pro (1st-Gen)
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad 9
- iPad 8
- iPad 7
- iPad 6
- iPad 5
- iPad Air 5
- iPad Air 4
- iPad Air 3
- iPad mini 6
- iPad mini 5
Should I Install iPadOS 16 Beta on My iPad?
Now, you must be wondering whether or not you should install iPadOS 16 beta on your supported devices. Well, as is common knowledge, beta software is usually quite buggy with issues like random rebooting, battery drain, app crashing, and even bricking. Therefore, proceed with caution and use a secondary device instead of your daily driver to test out the new features.
Moreover, to avoid data loss, always make sure fully back up your device before installing the beta profile. If you ever happen to lose any data or decide to go back to the previous iPadOS version, the most recent backup will come in super handy. Once you check off these two essential boxes, i.e. backup and secondary device usage, go ahead and install iPadOS 16 beta on any compatible device.
Get the iPadOS 16 Beta on Compatible Devices
To show a lot of promise is one thing, but to live up to that promise is completely another thing. To figure out how good iPadOS 16 is and if the new features are worth the hype, we will take the update for a spin and share our take soon. So, be sure to return to read about the best new features and tips and tricks for the latest iteration of iPadOS. What are your thoughts on the new iPadOS 16 update? Is your device on the list above or not? Let us know in the comments below.
