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does ur ipad have to be plugged in while updating?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 6, 2022 6:33 PM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2022 6:37 PM

Apple recommends connecting to power, yes. If the iPad is half to fully charged, you can usually update without connecting to the charger, though I would not recommend it, particularly if the iPad battery is worn.

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MrHoffman

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Oct 6, 2022 6:37 PM in response to cali_simpson08

Apple recommends connecting to power, yes. If the iPad is half to fully charged, you can usually update without connecting to the charger, though I would not recommend it, particularly if the iPad battery is worn.

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