The download and instal button is grey instead of blue and it won’t let me update it when I click on it

The download and instal button is grey instead of blue and it won’t let me update it when I click on it.

iPad mini 5, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 1, 2024 5:02 AM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2024 6:34 AM

Verify that the iPad is Wi-Fi connected. iPads with cellular capability may have constraints for very large downloads, when internet-connected via cellular.

iPad mini (5th generation) (2019) is listed as compatible with iPadOS 17.x.

For other models, please specify what model you have that you want to update.

Users may also try to update through a USB connected computer. That may be an alternative when wirelessly doesn’t seem to work as anticipated.

If the internal storage is almost full, then that may hinder software updates. Offload content if needed.

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Apr 1, 2024 6:34 AM in response to Beans0987

Verify that the iPad is Wi-Fi connected. iPads with cellular capability may have constraints for very large downloads, when internet-connected via cellular.

iPad mini (5th generation) (2019) is listed as compatible with iPadOS 17.x.

For other models, please specify what model you have that you want to update.

Users may also try to update through a USB connected computer. That may be an alternative when wirelessly doesn’t seem to work as anticipated.

If the internal storage is almost full, then that may hinder software updates. Offload content if needed.

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The download and instal button is grey instead of blue and it won’t let me update it when I click on it

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