iPad Pro 9.7-inch
Our verdict
Repurpose it.
Its update days are over. Its useful days aren’t.
I
Give it a job
A recipe stand, a HomeKit dashboard, a digital photo frame.
II
Keep it off the open web
Without security updates, treat it as a single-purpose appliance rather than a daily browser.
III
Or let it go
Apple parts availability is winding down (vintage status). Trade-in value is modest — selling privately usually beats the quote.
VintageTops out at iPadOS 16.7.12.
The record
Introduced
2016
Model identifier
iPad6,3, iPad6,4
Variants
Wi-Fi · cellular
Chip
Apple A9X
Architecture
64-bit ARM
Latest official release
iPadOS 16.7.12
With OpenCore Patcher
Not applicable
Security updates
Ended — iPadOS 16 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 16.7.12).
Apple hardware status
Vintage — parts winding down
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest iPadOS for the iPad Pro 9.7-inch?
The iPad Pro 9.7-inch officially tops out at iPadOS 16.7.12.
Is the iPad Pro 9.7-inch still getting security updates?
No. Ended — iPadOS 16 received its final security update in 2025 (last release 16.7.12).
Is the iPad Pro 9.7-inch vintage or obsolete?
Apple classifies it as vintage: parts and service are winding down but may still be available.
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