iOS 9 Compatibility

So what does compatibility really mean? If your Apple device is compatible with iOS 9, you will receive an update. For example, from your iPad / iPhone - you can go to Settings -> General -> Software Update.

If the device is supported or compatible (see the list below), you can upgrade to iOS 9.

With that said, a total of 18 Apple devices - from iPhones to iPads and iPod Touches - are compatible with iOS 9 firmware. See the list below for more details:

Complete List of Devices Supporting iOS 9:

Apple iPhones Compatibility


Here are the complete list of Apple iPhones supporting iOS 9:

  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 5S
  • iPhone 5C
  • iPhone 5
  • iPhone 4S

Apple iPod Touches Compatibility


Only one iPod Touch supports iOS 9:

  • ​iPod Touch 5th generation
  • iPod Touch 6th generation

Apple iPads  Compatibility


Here are the complete list of Apple iPads supporting iOS 9:

iPad Airs:

  • iPad Air
  • iPad Air 2

iPad Minis:

  • iPad Mini
  • iPad Mini 2
  • iPad Mini 3
  • iPad Mini 4

Other iPads:

  • iPad 4th generation
  • iPad 3rd generation
  • iPad 2
  • iPad Pro

iOS 9 Compatibility Chart:

Chart displaying all the Apple devices compatible with iOS 9

Chart displaying all the Apple devices compatible with iOS 9