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I can’t download the update iPad 16.5.1 (c) why not? ???

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I can’t download the update iPad 16.5.1 (c) why not?

iPad Air (3rd generation)

Posted on Jul 16, 2023 11:34 AM

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Jul 16, 2023 2:14 PM in response to Jncorlett

Not sure.

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. At the very least, 7-8 GBs or greater internal, free data storage space.


Are you using a dedicated Home wireless, WiFi network with a WiFi MODEM/router box serving as the connection to an ISP ( Internet Service Provider ) AND NOT a WiFi hotspot from a smart phone?

Any iOS/iPadOS upgrades/updates CANNOT be done over a cellular phone/data service using a smart phone WiFi hotspot.


You may need to find an outside location, that has free WiFi, that uses a dedicted wireless, WiFi MODEM/router box network, to the Internet, to do the iPad update.

Jul 17, 2023 7:09 AM in response to MichelPM

My iPad has 36GB free out of 256GB capacity, and use my home WiFi to connect to the internet. The message I get is “This update requires a Wi-Fi network connection to download”.


I have not previously experienced problems in downloading updates using this WiFi. I have no other WiFi problems and the connection is working for other devices, including the 16.5.1 (c) update on my iPhone.



Jul 20, 2023 11:59 AM in response to Jncorlett

Exact same problem for me, except on iPhone 14 Pro. iOS 16.5.1 installed, >300GB free space.


"Download and Install" is grayed out on the Software Update page and the message "This update requires a Wi-Fi network connection to download." is shown, even though I have a very strong WiFi connection.


iOS updates set to automatically download and install, Security Responses & System Files automatic updates are enabled. Have tried turning phone off then on.

I can’t download the update iPad 16.5.1 (c) why not? ???

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