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SparkyMatt
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Is iPad (A16) model MD3Y4KN/A compatible with iPadOS 27?

I use an iPad (A16), model number MD3Y4KN/A. Can anyone give me some guidance, please, on whether it would be compatible with iPad OS27?


Thanks


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Original Title: OS 27

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 6:58 AM

6 replies

LotusPilot
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)

Sep 16, 2026 7:09 AM in response to SparkyMatt

Indeed, the iPad A16 supports iPadOS 27.


Here is list of all iPad models that support the new version of iPadOS:


  • iPad Pro (M4 and later)
  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation and later)
  • iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation and later)
  • iPad Air 13-inch (M2 and later)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3 and M4)
  • iPad Air 11-inch (4th generation and later)
  • iPad (A16)
  • iPad (9th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (A17 Pro)
  • iPad mini (6th generation)


Allan Jones
User level: Level 10 (85,896 points)

Sep 16, 2026 7:11 AM in response to SparkyMatt

My A16 is quite happy with 27.

aashmansingh_4
User level: Level 2 (338 points)

Sep 16, 2026 7:04 AM in response to SparkyMatt

Don’t worry. Your iPad A16 (11th Generation) is fully supported for iPadOS 27. Since, your iPad is very recent,like 2025, it is bound to support the latest updates lag-free. Every iPad 9th Generation and above is supported for iPadOS 27.

Niel
User level: Level 10 (756,437 points)

Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM in response to SparkyMatt

Yes, it is.


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SparkyMatt Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 16, 2026 7:22 AM in response to SparkyMatt

Many thanks, everyone. 😁👍

Allan Jones
User level: Level 10 (85,896 points)

Sep 16, 2026 10:41 AM in response to SparkyMatt

Glad to help!


I would add that Siri has a BUNCH of indexing to do after 27 installs. Apple suggests leaving the iPad on its charger while that is going on seems to help that go faster.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256358184