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yankee192 Author

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Why I can’t update my iPad

I’m not able to update my iPad

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Sep 15, 2023 10:32 AM

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K Shaffer

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Posted on Sep 15, 2023 11:06 AM

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204

"If the update doesn't appear on your device, use your computer to update your device manually." Learn how to update your device manually if you're using a Mac with macOS Catalina or later,

or if you're using a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier or a Windows PC."

Sometimes, an RSR may have not been applied.

To get Rapid Security Responses automatically:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
Tap Automatic Updates.
Make sure that Security Responses & System Files is turned on.

[Sometimes attention to details may (or not) get you there.]

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