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My iOS is being difficult to update

Not sure how to update my iOS so I can use current apps just bought this iPad

iPad (5th gen) Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 3:59 PM

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Posted on Feb 14, 2023 7:37 PM

Hello,


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support. Here are two different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


For instructions about updating your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly, click here --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support




If your Apple mobile device won't update, read this support article --> If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


Another, less common reason for not being able to update is if you were using a beta version of software. Refer to How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support


Here are instructions about how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder on a Mac computer --> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support



If your Apple mobile device won't update, read this support article --> If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


Another, less common reason for not being able to update is if you were using a beta version of software. Refer to How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support


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Feb 14, 2023 7:37 PM in response to Wesley920

Hello,


When updating, your device will update to the highest version currently available that it will support. Here are two different ways to ensure the highest iOS that your device will support is installed on your device.


For instructions about updating your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly, click here --> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support




If your Apple mobile device won't update, read this support article --> If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


Another, less common reason for not being able to update is if you were using a beta version of software. Refer to How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support


Here are instructions about how to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder on a Mac computer --> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support



If your Apple mobile device won't update, read this support article --> If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


Another, less common reason for not being able to update is if you were using a beta version of software. Refer to How to uninstall iOS or iPadOS beta software - Apple Support


My iOS is being difficult to update

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