Is there a way too software update this iPad without connecting to my computer

Whether or not you are able to update any iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by the iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:

32-bit devices (obsolete)

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

64-bit devices

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.7

iPad Air2, iPad mini4 - iPadOS 15.7.8

Newer models are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 16.6

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

If your iPad is capable of update 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

Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support

NB: If you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice. Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store will be delighted to assist:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

If you have a beta profile installed, ensure this has been removed from your iPad - as, otherwise, 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

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.

If your iPad is too far behind the current version, you have no alternative other than to perform the update using either a Windows PC (with iTunes for Windows installed) or a Mac computer (using iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of macOS).

Unless your iPad is running iPadOS15 or later, an OTA update from iPad settings will not be possible.

To reiterate, if you don’t have access to a suitable computer of your own, that of a helpful friend or family member will suffice.

Alternatively, the technicians at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store will be delighted to assist with updating your iPad to the most recent supported version of iPadOS:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

No. An unit too far behind on updates for that model absolutely must be updated from a computer; if it's a Mac running Catalina or newer, use the Finder instead of iTunes.

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The problem could be that your iPad doesn’t support iOS 14. If you know what model iPad you have we can help identify if it will support iOS 14 or not. You’re probably getting this because your iPad doesn’t support it. When you go to update it does it tell you that there is an update available? It could also be that your iPad is too far behind on updates and needs a computer to do the update. This doesn’t have to be a computer you own though, if you know someone who will let you use their computer, you can use iTunes or their MAC to download and install the update on your ipad