How to Update iOS Software on iPad (with Pictures)

2025 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:04

This wikiHow teaches you how to update system software on iPad using the “Software Update” feature on the device or iTunes on a desktop computer.

Step

Method 1 of 2: Using the “Software Update” Feature

Step 1. Back up files from iPad

Usually, an iOS update will not cause any data loss. However, keep in mind that sometimes crashes or problems can occur.

Step 2. Connect the iPad to a power source

Use the charging cable that came with your device purchase to connect iPad to a wall outlet or desktop computer.

Step 3. Connect the device to WiFi

In order for a sufficiently large iOS update to be downloaded, the iPad must be connected to a WiFi network.

Step 4. Open the iPad settings menu (“Settings”)

Step 5. Swipe screen and touch

"General".

Step 6. Touch Software Update

It's at the top of the page.

Step 7. Touch Download and Install

If this link is not displayed, the device is running the latest software and no updates are available

Step 8. Enter the device passcode

Step 9. Review the terms and conditions set by Apple

Step 10. Touch Agree

After that, the download and installation process will begin.

The update duration will depend on the number of updates and the speed of the WiFi network

Step 11. Follow the on-screen prompts to restart iPad

Method 2 of 2: Using iTunes

Step 1. Download the latest version of iTunes

To download iPad software updates, you must use the latest version of iTunes.

Step 2. Back up files from iPad

Usually, an iOS update will not cause any data loss. However, keep in mind that sometimes crashes or problems can occur.

Step 3. Connect the iPad to the computer

Use the cable that came with your device purchase and connect the USB end to the computer, and the Lightning end or 30-pin connector to the iPad's charging port.

If iTunes doesn't start automatically, open iTunes on your computer manually

Step 4. Click the iPad icon

It's in the upper-left corner of the app window, below the toolbar.

Step 5. Click Summary on the left pane of the application window

Step 6. Scroll down and click Check for Update

If available, iTunes will offer you to download and install an update for iPad.

Step 7. Click Download and Update

iTunes will automatically download the update and install it once the download is complete.

iPad must remain connected throughout the download and installation process.
iTunes must be connected to the internet throughout the update process.

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