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User profile for user: Smiley_Is_Happy
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Need help with my updates, as my iPad wont let me update to the 16.7.1 version.

I have storage but I’m unable to update my iPad, and I’m not sure what to do. I really don’t think my iPad is compatible but I cant do the 17 update without the 16.7.1 update. It keeps saying an error has occurred k and I kept trying, and I cleared storage, powered off my iPad, refreshed, everything! It just won’t update. What do I do?

iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Oct 15, 2023 5:04 PM

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User profile for user: Lawrence Finch
Lawrence Finch
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Posted on Oct 15, 2023 5:10 PM

To update over the air from the device all of these requirements must be met:

  • To update over the air from the phone all of these requirements must be met:
  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 and later or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot)
  • The device must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The device must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The device must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • You cannot still have a beta of a previous version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

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User profile for user: Lawrence Finch
Lawrence Finch
User level: Level 10
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Oct 15, 2023 5:10 PM in response to Smiley_Is_Happy

To update over the air from the device all of these requirements must be met:

  • To update over the air from the phone all of these requirements must be met:
  • You need at least 10 GB of free storage for iOS 16 and later or 6 GB for iOS 15 or lower; more is better
  • You must be connected to a Wi-Fi network (and not a personal hotspot)
  • The device must be charged to at least 50%, and preferably plugged in so it stays above 50% during the update
  • The device must not be in Low Power Mode
  • The device must not be connected through VPN, and it may be necessary to delete any VPN apps and VPN profiles
  • You cannot still have a beta of a previous version installed on the phone
  • You cannot have a previous version that was downloaded, but not installed - go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage to look; if you find an iOS installer, delete it


If you can't meet all of them you can still update using your computer.

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Need help with my updates, as my iPad wont let me update to the 16.7.1 version.

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