ipad fails to update or restore after connecting to my mac

My ipad fails to update after multiple attempts while using my mac book pro

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 7:16 AM

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ShannonM1

Community Specialist

Jan 3, 2022 7:42 AM in response to DarylAnita

Hello DarylAnita,

We understand that you're having some trouble updating your iPad. We'd recommend reviewing the steps located here:

Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac

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