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How do you download iOS files on a iPad

So I dont know how to download them.

iPad mini Wi-Fi

Posted on Jun 16, 2022 3:33 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2022 3:45 AM

See >>> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The update process is fully automatic - the update being downloaded, unpacked, verified and installed.


Whether or not you are able to update any iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.5


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 15.5


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Jun 16, 2022 3:45 AM in response to Mjzulot

See >>> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


The update process is fully automatic - the update being downloaded, unpacked, verified and installed.


Whether or not you are able to update any iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About


Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.


Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:


iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.5


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 15.5


How do you download iOS files on a iPad

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