It shows that it needs to update, but the "Download and Install" is not available. It says I should use iTunes and a computer, but what if I do not have access to a computer and need to update the iPad. What can I do?
iPad mini, iOS 12
I surmise that you have an original first generation iPad Air, an iPad mini2 or mini3. These models of iPad can only be updated to iOS 12.4.9.
Apple ended update support for these devices in September 2019. They cannot be updated to iPadOS 13 (or any later major versions of iPadOS) as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements (CPU and RAM) for newer versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Some App developers have dropped support for iOS versions preceding iOS 13.x for technical reasons (often because APIs or software libraries upon which they rely have been updated in the new version of iPadOS, making their App incompatible with earlier versions).
Whilst many App titles remain compatible with your iPad, if you want or need to access to Apps requiring the most recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model that supports iPadOS13/14.
I hope this information provides helpful clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your existing iPad.
I surmise that you have an original first generation iPad Air, an iPad mini2 or mini3. These models of iPad can only be updated to iOS 12.4.9.
Apple ended update support for these devices in September 2019. They cannot be updated to iPadOS 13 (or any later major versions of iPadOS) as the internal hardware does not meet the minimum technical requirements (CPU and RAM) for newer versions of iOS/iPadOS.
Some App developers have dropped support for iOS versions preceding iOS 13.x for technical reasons (often because APIs or software libraries upon which they rely have been updated in the new version of iPadOS, making their App incompatible with earlier versions).
Whilst many App titles remain compatible with your iPad, if you want or need to access to Apps requiring the most recent versions of iOS, you’ll need to consider replacement of your iPad with a newer or current model that supports iPadOS13/14.
I hope this information provides helpful clarity as to your available options - and the limitations of your existing iPad.
This may not be possible.
If you own a 2013 ot 2014 iPad Mini 2 or 3 model, those iPad models cannot be upgraded beyond any version of iOS 12.
Currently, iOS 12 is at 12.4.9.
If your iPad Mini is an older iPad Mini and is currently running iOS 12.4.9, it is at is maximum OS version, currently.
Your iPad Mini maybe too old now.
Sorry.
If you need/want an iPad that can upgrade to thr latest iPadOS versions with access to current, updated apps, then you really need to seriously consider a new iPad model OR a “newer” , used iPad model capable of running the latest iPadOS versions.
There are plenty of newer, older iPad models that can run the current versions of iPadOS 14.
Sorry & Best of Luck to You!
Borrow access to a computer from a friend/relative/co-worker.
Visit the nearest Apple store or Apple authorized service provider
for assistance.
Need to update iPad
