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Cannot install ios 16.1 on my ipad. I get 'Preparing Update' then it has gotten as far as 4 seconds left, but then starts all over and NEVER installs. It's connected to the internet. There is plenty of storage space.
Anyone know how to fix this?
Thank you!
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iPad Air 3 Wi-Fi
Restart your iPad and make sure you have enough storage to install the update.
Make sure you aren’t using any VPNs, proxies or have a beta profile installed.
If this doesn’t work, then go into Settings > General > iPad Storage > iPadOS 16.1.1 and delete the update, then go back and re-install the update.
If all of the above doesn’t work, you will need to update using a computer.
Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.
Restart your iPad and make sure you have enough storage to install the update.
Make sure you aren’t using any VPNs, proxies or have a beta profile installed.
If this doesn’t work, then go into Settings > General > iPad Storage > iPadOS 16.1.1 and delete the update, then go back and re-install the update.
If all of the above doesn’t work, you will need to update using a computer.
Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC.
Begin by ensuring that you don’t have beta profile installed. If a beta profile is present, installation of production software updates may be inhibited. This support page provides the necessary information to remove the beta from your iPad:
How to uninstall iOS beta software - Apple Support
If the iPadOS 15.7.1/16.1 update still doesn’t appear, perform a forced-restart of your iPad:
Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)
If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:
Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)
Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.
After the iPad restarts, look again for the update.
If your iPad is capable of being updated to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties:
Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support
iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support
Be aware that while an iPad may be capable of update, in some circumstances you may need to use a computer to perform the update. To do so, you will need access to either a Window PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.
Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support
Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support
You should note that for your iPad to install an available update, its battery must be charged to at least 50% capacity - and/or be connected to its Power Adapter. Similarly, the iPad can only be updated over a standard WiFi connection - or be updated by a PC or Mac using iTunes or Finder - over a USB connection.
Can you, please, confirm what year and model iPad do you have/own?
The “A” model number can be found on the aluminium back of your iPad, in very small print, right under the larger bold print “iPad” on the back of the iPad.
AND/OR
Supply the “M” model number, which can be found in the Settings app, under the General settings panel, then tap About.
What iOS/iPadOS version is this iPad, currently, running?
What is the rated, internal data storage space/capacity of your iPad model and how much of this free, internal data storage capacity is left inside of your iPad model?
All of that additional info can, also, be found in the Settings app, General settings panel, About.
Your iPad needs sufficient free internal data storage space.
Is your iPad using a VPN? You need to, temporarily, disable the VPN.
Is your iPad running an iPadOS Beta version? You need to remove/uninstall the iPadOS Beta software before you will be able to install the Apple “officially” released version of an iPadOS upgrade/update.
Also, make sure your iPad is charged to, at least, 50%, or greater, before attempting the iPadOS upgrade/update.
Cannot install iOS 16.1 on my iPad.
