Having problems downloading latest update.An error occurred downloading iPad iOS 14.8.1 (null)

Hello Tonyca335,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We've reviewed your question and it looks like you are running into an issue updating your iPad. It's understandable that you'd want this resolved, so allow us to assist with that. The article that your question was linked from is very helpful when considering this issue: If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update.

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