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            Please note that unless your software is updated users may begin to see any number of new system glitches that might not be readily apparent even if you don't rely on GPS services, and particularly note that the older iPhones evidently won't be able to access the internet properly.

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"Starting just before 12:00 a.m. UTC on November 3, 2019,* some iPhone and iPad models introduced in 2012 and earlier will require an iOS update to maintain accurate GPS location.

This is due to the GPS time rollover issue that began affecting GPS-enabled products from other manufacturers on April 6, 2019.

Affected Apple devices are not impacted until just before 12:00 a.m. UTC on November 3, 2019.

 

It's always a good idea to keep the operating system on your iPhone or iPad updated.

If you have one of the devices listed below,
it's especially important to update your device's software wirelessly or using your computer
before November 3 to make sure that its GPS continues to work properly.

If you don't update to the newest version of iOS available for your device before November 3,

some models might not be able to maintain an accurate GPS position.

Check your device's iOS version

After you update your iPhone or iPad, you can check to make sure that your device has updated successfully:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap General, then tap About.
3. Look for the number next to Software Version.

The updated software version number should be

10.3.4 or 9.3.6,

depending on your device.

If you're not sure which device you have,

you can identify your iPhone model  

(support.apple.com/en-us/HT201296) 

or 

identify your iPad model

(support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471).

Updated 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

This issue does not affect

iPod touch or any iPad models that have Wi-Fi only.

It also doesn't affect iOS devices

newer than those listed above.

Important information for owners of iPhone 5

For iPhone 5, an update is required to maintain accurate GPS location

and to continue to use functions that rely on correct

date and time including App Store, iCloud, email,

and web browsing. 

If the update to iPhone 5 is not completed by November 3, 2019, you will be required to back up and restore using a Mac or PC in order to

update because over-the-air software updates and

iCloud Backup will not work."

For more information please see:
support.apple.com/en-qa/HT210239
and
support.apple.com/en-us/HT210712

[Aresnz]

Thank you for the information.    I always update my iPhone and Ipad mini when I see new updates available.   My phone is 6S and Ipad mini 2.    I am thinking about updating Ipad either to the latest mini or one of the newer items.

[gardenman]

Are many people still using a 2012 or earlier iPad/iPhone? 

[proudlyfromNJ]

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@gardenman wrote:

Are many people still using a 2012 or earlier iPad/iPhone? 

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@gardenman  I am using an ipad6 (I think). Anyway I still have my first one the Ipad3 which I can use if the new one is charging. It still works fine.