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I have auto update selected on my iPad Pro. It's currently at 15.7.1.
So I run a check for updates, and I'm told that update 15.7.2 is available .(So why didn't it auto-update, I wonder?)
I see that the latest version is actually iPadOS 16.2, released on December 13, 2022.
So what's going on?
iPad Pro, iPadOS 15
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 15.7.2/16.2 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.
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 15.7.2/16.2 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.
Open Settings, go into VPN & Device Management, remove the beta profile, restart the unit, and run Software Update again. If there isn't one, check that it can properly communicate with Apple's servers.
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orish1 Said:
"Why doesn't my iPad update to the latest version? : I have auto update selected on my iPad Pro. It's currently at 15.7.1.[...]"
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Updating an iPad:
What's the Model?
It needs to be compatible, of course. Go to: Setting > General > About
Go Here: iPadOS 16 - Apple
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orish1 Said:
"Why doesn't my iPad update to the latest version? : [..]is my model not compatible v.16 (only up to v.15) perhaps? How would I find out, there doesn't seem any way of doing so from settings or on the Apple website?"
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Update Using a Computer:
Use my User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip. Whatever is available with install, sure enough.
Thanks Niel, but I don't see the relevance of this :o
I don't have any profile listed in VPN & Device Management.
And my iPad updated to 15.7.2 when I selected Update Now. (So does that mean the device IS connected to Apple's servers?)
When I ran iTunes, it shows that thereis an update "new iPad software version (16.2) is available for the iPad..."
But when I try to update, I'm told I need to update iTunes first (it's version 12.12.3.5). And when I try to do that I'm redirected to the Windows appstore - so I suppose I'm not supposed to use the Windows version of iTunes anymore - confusing... :o
Update: yes, when I try to run the iTunes appstore app as opposed to the standalone application, I'm required to remove the previous iTunes installation first (and it then "migrates" the settings across from the regular Windows version to the appstore version).
Could it be that Apple has programmed it so that not everybody can update at the same time, perhaps to distribute the load on the servers over time...?
Yes, I've already been round the houses and didn't find anything that addresses this issue. I already have an iPad Pro, but is my model not compatible v.16 (only up to v.15) perhaps? How would I find out, there doesn't seem any way of doing so from settings or on the Apple website?
Why doesn't my iPad update to the latest version?
