How to Update iOS on iPad (with Pictures)

2025 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-24 13:28

This wikiHow teaches you how to update an iPad's operating system using the device's "Settings" menu or your computer's iTunes program.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use the Software Update Feature

Step 1. Backup iPad

In most cases, the iPad iOS operating system update procedure does not cause any data loss, however sometimes things don't go as they should, so it's always good to be foresight.

Step 2. Plug the iPad into the mains

Use the supplied connection cable to connect the device to its charger or computer.

Step 3. Connect iPad to Wi-Fi network

Larger updates to the iOS operating system require the device to be connected to a wireless network in order to be downloaded and installed.

Step 4. Access the iPad "Settings" menu by tapping the icon

Step 5. Scroll down the appeared menu to locate and select the "General" option by clicking the icon

Step 6. Tap the Software Update item

It is one of the options visible at the top of the "General" screen.

Step 7. Select the Download and Install link

If the link indicated is not present, it simply means that your iPad software is updated with the latest version available and that there are currently no new updates

Step 8. Enter the iPad passcode

Step 9. Review the terms and conditions of the agreement offered by Apple for the use of its services

Step 10. Press the Accept button

This will begin downloading and installing updates.

The time required to complete this step depends on the size of the updates and the transfer speed of the Wi-Fi network you are connected to

Step 11. Follow the on-screen instructions after installation is complete to restart your device

Method 2 of 2: Using iTunes

Step 1. Download the latest available version of iTunes

In order to update your iPad's operating system, you need to use the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2. Backup iPad

In most cases, the iPad iOS operating system update procedure does not cause any data loss, however sometimes things don't go as they should, so it's always good to be foresight.

Step 3. Connect iPad to computer

Use the cable supplied with the device at the time of purchase. Plug one end of the cable into a free USB port on your computer, then plug the other end into the communication port on your iPad (it's the same one you use to charge your device's battery).

If iTunes doesn't run automatically as soon as you connect your iPad to your computer, start it manually by clicking its icon

Step 4. Select the iPad icon

It is located in the upper left of the iTunes interface, below the toolbar.

Step 5. Access the Summary tab visible within the left side panel of the window

Step 6. Locate and press the Check for Updates button

If there is a new update for the iPad software, iTunes will ask you to confirm your willingness to download and install it.

Step 7. Press the Download and Update button

iTunes will automatically download the update file and install it on your device as soon as the download is complete.

Remember that the iPad must remain connected to the computer for the duration of the download and installation.
iTunes must remain connected to the internet for the entire update process.

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