I need this update so I can get the security patch on 14.8. However, regardless of network, whether via wifi or tethered, even though I deleted and downloaded the update now three times - it still refuses to verify. What else can I do?
iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi, Cellular
If you are experiencing difficulties with the OTA update, you may be able to resolve the problem by using a PC or Mac computer to perform the update.
You will need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Similarly, the iPad can only be updated over a standard WiFi connection - or be updated by a PC or Mac using iTunes or Finder - over a USB connection.
If you are experiencing difficulties with the OTA update, you may be able to resolve the problem by using a PC or Mac computer to perform the update.
You will need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Similarly, the iPad can only be updated over a standard WiFi connection - or be updated by a PC or Mac using iTunes or Finder - over a USB connection.
Yes, so I do the full restoration now. Another search highlighted that my issue might come up when updating from a Beta to the live version - which Apple somehow does not like!
Anyway, thanks for your help. I am just patiently reset the who thing now :-)
Well, the iPad omitted to tell me that I still had a beta version which it could not deal with - it was only when I searched for the cause of the last odd message that that was flagged up. Were I a robot I would have clearly remembered that I downloaded a beta 2 or so years ago. I have better things to do...
If you are currently enrolled in a beta programme and wish to return to using the current production version, this support page provides the necessary information to remove the beta from your iPad:
It is possible that your WiFi router is unexpectedly blocking access to some internet/server resources - which might be resolved by a restart of your router.
To restart you home router, disconnect power - then wait at least 30 seconds before restarting. When you router has rebooted (which may take several minutes), force-restart your iPad:
Sorry that that was not clear. I have tried two different networks now, restarted the iPad deleted (twice) and downloaded the 14.7 three times. Nothing makes adifference.
neither, I’m afraid, does the above :-(
I cannot even post on the message board via the iPad as it chucks me out each time….
Tried via Finder - Sorry, no help. It claims to be up-to-date (14.7, though not verified?) and when I then try to restore the iPad it gets even weirder: "There was a problem downloading the software for the iPad “M T's iPad”. The requested resource was not found."
You tried to restore how - from a backup, or to Factory Settings?
You omitted to mention that you are attempting to restore the production version of iPadOS from a beta, or the process that you were following to do so…
iPadOS14.7 - 'unable to verify update' at all times?
