

You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version the essential device drivers are included.ĭownload and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support You will need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). As such, you will likely need to use a computer to perform the update. IOS update and restore errors – Apple Supportīe aware that your iPad may be too far behind the current version to be updated directly from iPad settings. If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support If your iPad is capable of being updated to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties: Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 15.2 IPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.5 IPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular) Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated: Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model. Whether or not you are able to update any iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS.
