iPad mini Used iPad Mini for my mother?

[Duckyduckbumps]

Hello,

My mother currently uses a lower end Android phone (Galaxy J5) as her only device. She has $0 budget for tech so I was thinking of getting her a used iPad Mini.

Due to a stroke, one of her hands is not 100% useable, but I think she will be able to handle a Mini. It’s possible I could attach it to an ergonomic arm.

I see the iPad Mini 1st gen can be had for about AU$100 but I doubt its ability to run the apps she needs.

Must-have apps are:

• Facebook
• Apple Music
• Built in Photos app

Nice to have apps:

• Skype
• A simple piano keyboard app

Which model iPad do you think would suit?

Thank you!

 

[Apple_Robert]

Consider the mini 2 or 3.

 

[MrAperture]

Mini 1 would not be recommended at this point in time.

 

[Duckyduckbumps]

Thanks for your quick responses. Looks like I found a good deal on Mini 2.

 

[RevTEG]

When I read your title, for some reason it sounded like you wanted to trade a used iPad mini for your mother. I couldn't keep from smiling. I bet your mom is worth way more in trade. 😂😂

 

[Duckyduckbumps]

Hehe that is hilarious... Well that'll teach me for writing skimpy subject headings.

Bought a mini 2 on eBay so hopefully it will go well.

 

[AutomaticApple]

When I read your title, for some reason it sounded like you wanted to trade a used iPad mini for your mother. I couldn't keep from smiling. I bet your mom is worth way more in trade. 😂😂

I thought the same thing.

 

[Elitegate]

Atleast the mini 2, as that one gets iOS 12 and most apps are still compatible. Or the mini 3 if you want Touch ID. For best app support, consider the mini 4 (runs iPadOS)

 

[Duckyduckbumps]

Atleast the mini 2, as that one gets iOS 12 and most apps are still compatible. Or the mini 3 if you want Touch ID. For best app support, consider the mini 4 (runs iPadOS)

Thank you. I got the iPad Mini 2 secondhand. It has iOS10 installed. Should I go ahead and upgrade to iOS12, or will it be too slow to be usable?

 

[Gandek]

iOS 12 works great on older devices id just update it + it will have app support for years To come.

 

[Duckyduckbumps]

iOS 12 works great on older devices id just update it + it will have app support for years To come.

Good to hear, thanks for the info.

 

[AutomaticApple]

Thank you. I got the iPad Mini 2 secondhand. It has iOS10 installed. Should I go ahead and upgrade to iOS12, or will it be too slow to be usable?

If you don't care about 32-bit app support, go right ahead.

 

[Elitegate]

Thank you. I got the iPad Mini 2 secondhand. It has iOS10 installed. Should I go ahead and upgrade to iOS12, or will it be too slow to be usable?

You are welcome. iOS 12 should be fine for the mini 2.

 

[Duckyduckbumps]

Works great...only issue is that the invitation that my cousin sent to my mother for Apple Music Family subscription doesn’t work...

I joined just fine, but when my mother clicks on the invitation link, iOS says: “Family Invitations: Select an invitation to continue.”

Beneath that is a completely blank box, no invitations at all.

 

[pacorob]

I run my iPad mini2 also on iOS12.4.1 and soon 12.4.2 and still love it. I use it on a daily basis. I would love the update in the near future to an iPad mini4 / mini5 to be more future proof though but for now stick to it.