iPad 2017 Won't Update iOS 12.1.2

Was your iPhone in 12.1.2 when you took the backup?

What version does your iPad have?

You can update your iPad, restore it, and then try to restore from the backup again.

See here: Restoring from an iTunes or iCloud backup when a later version of iOS is required - Apple Support

12.1.3 for iPad is currently in Beta, there is no public release date for it yet.

I have the same issue I am unable to install to the new iPad 11

my iPhone is currently on iOS 12.1.2 , the new iPad is 12.1.1 so I am unable to install as the software release doesn’t match and there is no 12.1.2. For the iPad

to make things worse the iPad new gen has dumped the old reliable usb version of the connection leads and moved on to the C type connection both ends so I am unable to connect to any pc to do an I tunes install

technical told me to buy a new lead to do the install that possibly work ???

so currently I have a chopping board not a iPad new generation and I am starting to regret the decision

New iOS for iPad Pros will be released by Apple later on. You will need Belkin 3.1 USB-C to USB-A cable, check out local Best Buy, Office Max for the right cable. If nada, go to Amazon, problem will be solved.

The problem : iPhone back-ups from iOS version 12.1.2 will not transfer to the ipad with iOS 12.1.1. The ipad throws an error code that the iPad software must be updated, but can not because 12.1.2 for the iPad does not exist. Defeats the entire reason we purchased the ipad in the first place. Luckily we can return to A**zon.

Hi, iOS 12.1.3 has just been realeased this week, I have a new iPad Pro 3rd Gen and a iPad Air2 (2017). This morning I have done the update on all my devices, the iPad pro has accepted the update but not the iPad Air which is still on 12.1.1, any idea why this might be? iPhones also updated as expected. Many Thanks

Well, this is exactly not true. My iPad Pro 9.7" (A1674) is at 12.1.1 and the current version for iPad is 12.1.4. The iPad is connected to my MacBook Pro via USB cable and I am running iTunes version 12.7.4.80 When I check for updates, iTunes says my version is current. Not true. Software Update on the iPad itself says 12.1.4". I prefer to use iTunes to do my backups and updates. Version 12.1.2 is no longer available as an Apple signed version so iPad would not update to that version, but iTunes ignores iOS versions 12.1.3 and 12.1.4 that are signed versions as of today. I manually updated to 12.1.3 using the Apple server available ipsw file. After install, iTunes again says version 12.1.3 is current up to date version, which is not true. Software Update on the iPad again correctly lists 12.1.4 as latest version and availble for download. So there is a disconect between what iTunes 12.7.4 says and what iPad Software Update says. This feels like an iTunes issue.

iTunes is not updated through the Mac App Store.

When you launch iTunes, it will either let you know, automatically, that there is a an iTunes update and the updates come from the actual Apple Website.

Or there is an iTunes menu option to click on to check for iTunes updates.

iOS 12.1.2 was only released for iPhones. iPads are currently at iOS 12.1.1.

Glad that answered your question.

Enjoy your Apple gear.

It’s cause it’s the last update that it can support its to high tech

This is completely incorrect.

I just got a new ipad and i am trying to restore from a backup but since my iphone is on a newer version it does not work. When is an update gointg to come out for the ipad?

That doesn't mean its solved. I'm trying to restore an ipad and it wont because the ipad is IOS 12.1.1 and the backed up iphone is IOD 12.1.2 and both say they are up to date. Big PITA