A2428 is the iPad (8th generation)

Apple lists it as the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.

For your iPad (8th generation)

Not sure what’s wrong with it? Diagnostics at Riverwood Plaza are free.

Software updates

Stopped at iPadOS 26

No. The iPad (8th generation)’s last major update is iPadOS 26. Apple may still send security fixes for iPadOS 26, but it won’t get iPadOS 27 and newer apps will gradually stop supporting it.

Other iPad (8th generation) model numbers
Check it yourself

Where to find the model number.

Settings → General → About, then tap the Model Number line once to switch from the part number to the A number. On most iPads it’s also printed on the back. Got a different number? Look it up here.

Cracked iPad (8th generation)? Bring it in.

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