updating

Not knowing what model iPad you have, the best I can say is that if you have attempted to update the iPad and it is saying it is up to date, my guess is you have an older iPad. What is the current iOS on the iPad? If it is anything iOS 12.5.4 or below, then it will not update. The device is too old for the latest iOS. If you need a newer iOS for an app or something like that, then you would need to purchase a newer iPad.

A little hard to advise and help you when you provide NO information about your iPad.

Here are my questions to you.

What year and model iPad do you have/own?

The “A” model number can be found on the aluminium back of your iPad, in small print, right under the larger bold print “iPad”.

What iOS/iPadOS version is this iPad, currently, running?

What is the rated, internal data storage space/capacity of your iPad model and how much of this free, internal data storage capacity is left inside of your iPad model?

All of that additional info can be found in the Settings app, General settings panel, About.

Please attempt to answer all questions asked.

Thank You.