How to upgrade an iPad from iOS 7.0.6 to 9.3.5

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How to upgrade an iPad from iOS 7.0.6 to 9.3.5

I have tried to upgrade an iPad 2 from iOS 7.0.6.

It gives me the the option to upgrade to 9.2.1. This upgrade always fails with the info "Unable to Veryfy Update iOS 9.2.1 failed verification because you are no longer connected to the Internet".

I have for sure an internet. I tried these solutions:

Shut down the settings app
Refresh the iPad with Power and Home button
Reset network settings
Delete the update (the update is no longer visible in the Settings/General/Usage/Storage).

What is the best way to upgrade this iPad?

best regards,

Juan

iPad 2, iOS 7.0.6

Posted on Aug 30, 2016 4:35 AM

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Answer 1

elcpu

Level 7

31,622 points

Aug 30, 2016 5:44 AM in response to Juan_Switzerland

Juan, what version of iTunes do you have? The latest is 12.4.3. Unless you have the original iPad (you said you have an iPad 2) you should be able to upgrade to 9.3.5. Try the steps here:

Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Answer 2

ShagCA

Level 5

6,385 points

Aug 30, 2016 10:07 AM in response to Juan_Switzerland

If you're talking about iOS 9.2.1 at this time, it sounds like you got an expired iOS package. Delete the fully downloaded iOS 9.2.1 package from your device (Settings - General - Storage & iCloud Usage - Manage Storage). Look for iOS 9.2.1 entry. Delete it. Let your iPad download the latest iOS version 9.3.5 (or manually check for updates). You should be able to install version 9.3.5 with no issues.

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Answer 3

ShagCA

Level 5

6,385 points

Aug 30, 2016 10:34 AM in response to Juan_Switzerland

I just noticed you've deleted the fully downloaded iOS 9.2.1 (#4 ). All you can do now is wait until the device fully downloads 9.3.5. You can also try checking for updates manually to force it to detect and download 9.3.5. Or use iTunes to upgrade like elcpu says.

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