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Oct 14, 2015 9:34 AM in response to Michealb32by pedro d,Hello there, Michaelb32.
It sounds like you are trying to update your iPad Air wirelessly and are not seeing the update The following article provides some great information in regard to updating over the air:
Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Before you begin
Make a backup of your device using iCloud or iTunes.
Update your device wirelessly
If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now. You can also follow these steps:
- Plug your device in to power and connect to the Internet with Wi-Fi.
- Tap Settings > General > Software Update.

- Tap Download and Install. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because iOS needs more space for the update, tap Continue or Cancel. Later, iOS will reinstall apps that it removed. If you tap Cancel, learn what to do next.
- To update now, tap Install. Or you can tap Later and choose Install Tonight or Remind Me Later. If you tap Install Tonight, just plug your iOS device in to power before you go to sleep. Overnight, your device will update automatically.
- If asked, enter your passcode.
If you need more space to update wirelessly
If you need more space for a wireless update, you can update using iTunes or delete content manually from your device. Whether you use iTunes or update wirelessly, you'll have the same amount of free space on your device after you update.
Some iOS software updates aren't available wirelessly. VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the iOS update servers.
Additionally, this article may help as well:
Resolve issues with an over-the-air iOS update - Apple Support
If you find that you still aren't seeing the availability of the update on the device, make a backup, as recommended above, then here is another article that provides further in-depth troubleshooting:
If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Put your device in recovery mode and set it up again
- Connect your device to your computer and open iTunes. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from a friend or go to an Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider for help.
- While your device is connected, force restart it: Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home button for at least 10 seconds, and don't release when you see the Apple logo. Keep holding until you see the recovery mode screen.

- When you see the option to Restore or Update, choose Update. iTunes will try to reinstall iOS without erasing your data. Wait while iTunes downloads the software for your device.
If the download takes more than 15 minutes and your device exits recovery mode, you'll need to repeat these steps and choose Restore instead of Update when you get back to this step.

- After the Update or Restore completes, set up your device. If you previously backed up your device with iTunes or iCloud and had to restore your device in step 3, you might be able to restore from your backup during setup.
Get more help
Contact Apple Support if you can’t update or restore your device with recovery mode, or you can't use recovery mode because of broken or stuck buttons.
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Kind Regards.

