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Having difficulties downloading iPadOS 13

Having difficulties downloading IQS 13


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Windows, Windows 6

Posted on Sep 26, 2023 3:06 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 8:15 AM

An iPad 6th gen will get iOS 17, not iOS 13.




First, confirm your iPad model: Identify your iPad model - Apple Support


The usual update process: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Ensure use of full-power mode (no yellow-colored battery icon), fully charged, and no add-on VPN apps, too.


if the iPad won’t update: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


PS: Marking a reply as “best answer” effectively closes the discussion, and means many readers won’t even read the thread.


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Sep 26, 2023 8:15 AM in response to adedayo146

An iPad 6th gen will get iOS 17, not iOS 13.




First, confirm your iPad model: Identify your iPad model - Apple Support


The usual update process: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Ensure use of full-power mode (no yellow-colored battery icon), fully charged, and no add-on VPN apps, too.


if the iPad won’t update: If your iPhone or iPad won't update - Apple Support


PS: Marking a reply as “best answer” effectively closes the discussion, and means many readers won’t even read the thread.


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