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I have iOS 13, can I update to iOS 15 without first updating to IOS 14?

I have iOS 13, can I update to iOS 15 without first updating to IOS 14? This is an iPad Pro 12.9 size.

Posted on Feb 12, 2022 10:05 PM

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Feb 13, 2022 7:09 PM in response to jcamp69_

Your iPad is too far behind in iOS/iPadOS upgrades/uodates.

If you have access to a full computer, like a Mac or Windows PC, try either using the Finder on a Mac that has the newest macOS Catalina, or later macOS, installed OR with an older Mac with an older Mac OS, download and install the latest iTunes version ( or latest iTunes for Windows PC ), make sure the Mac or Windows PC is connected to the Internet, connect your iPad by the USB charge cable to the computer and let the iTunes application upgrade/update that iPad model, using the iTunes Software Update feature, to its current, maximum OS of iPadOS 15.3.


Make sure your iPad is, at least, charged to 50% or greater to attempt this.


Also, make sure to do a backup of your iPad's data, prior to upgrading/updating.

Backup to Apple iCloud and/or a full Mac or Windows PC using the same iTunes app OR, if a newer Mac running macOS Catalina, or later, making a backup using the macOS Finder app.


If NO access to a Mac or Windows computer, you will have to seek help from a good friend or family member, with a full Mac or Windows PC, to help you out


OR


Search online to locate and call contact your nearest, “local” Apple Store location to try/attempt to make an appointment to get your Apple iPad upgraded/updated to its latest iPadOS 15 version.

Apple Store employees will be glad to help/assist you.



Best of Luck to You!

Feb 18, 2022 7:51 PM in response to Baguzu

Please read my reply right above yours

Your iPad can go straight to the latest iPadOS 15.3.1, but you will need to access to a Mac or Windows PC to do the upgrade/update to iPadOS 15.

Your iPad is too far behind in iPadOS upgrades/updates.


Be prepared and warned as there are lots of major changes that have happened between iPadOS 13 and the latest iPadOS 15.



Good Luck to You!

I have iOS 13, can I update to iOS 15 without first updating to IOS 14?

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