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iPad won’t update

could I use an iPhone to help resolve this issue with iPad instead of computer

iPad, iOS 12

Posted on Aug 11, 2023 10:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2023 12:25 AM

Sorry no. Most likely your unidentified iPad model cannot support more recent iOS/iPadOS versions than the one currently running on it. Identify your iPad model (using these instructions:--> Identify your iPad model ), then check this compatibility list:

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