Ipad Wifi

On my Ipad circle keeps spinning by wifi bars. Why is that? I am unable to download new IOS version.

iPad (6th gen) WiFi, Cellular

Posted on May 6, 2021 6:51 AM

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SyllableX

Level 3

528 points

May 6, 2021 7:00 AM in response to Auburnkid

The spinning circle just means that there is heavy activity on the WIFI network. It's usually nothing to worry about.

If you can't update, make sure the iPad is plugged in and connected to good WIFI while updating. If the phone takes hours to prepare the update, go to settings > General > software update and delete the iOS update to redownload it again.

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