Hey I am using an iPad Air (1st gen). How can I upgrade to iPadOS 16 without paying to softwares?

[Just_Chillin]

I just want to upgrade because I want to download apps that is unsupported.

[betaprofiles]

Your device CANNOT update to iPadOS 16 because the hardware is too old. You may consider upgrading your device if you want to install the software you want to use.