{"id":346363,"date":"2021-09-30T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/"},"modified":"2021-09-30T13:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T10:00:00","slug":"how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Update Your iPad to the Latest Version of iPadOS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c62d71d72c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3c62d71d72c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/#Back_Up_Before_You_Update\" >Back Up Before You Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/#Update_iPadOS_via_the_Settings_App\" >Update iPadOS via the Settings App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/#Update_iPadOS_via_USB_with_Finder_or_iTunes\" >Update iPadOS via USB with Finder or iTunes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-your-ipad-to-the-latest-version-of-ipados\/#Make_Sure_Youre_iPad_Is_Up_to_Date\" >Make Sure You\u2019re iPad Is Up to Date<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Update Your iPad to the Latest Version of iPadOS&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-757656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ipad_update_1200x675.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ipad_update_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ipad_update_1200x675.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Apple iPhone and iPad Update Screen\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to keep your iPad\u2019s operating system and firmware (iPadOS) up to date. iPadOS updates are available for free from <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le, and they give your iPad the latest security and bug fixes, and features. Here\u2019s how to update your iPad to the latest version of iPadOS.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Up_Before_You_Update\"><\/span>Back Up Before You Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While problems during the install process are rare, it\u2019s possible for something to go wrong and cause your iPad to lose your data. So, before you install an iPadOS update on a mission-critical iPad (or one with irreplaceable data), make it a habit to\u00a0back it up first.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_iPadOS_via_the_Settings_App\"><\/span>Update iPadOS via the Settings App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These days, most people update their iPad directly through the Settings app without connecting their iPad to a computer. This is called a wireless installation.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, open the \u201cSettings\u201d app from the Home screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-659118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/launch_settings_ipad.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General<\/a>\u201d in the left column.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/select_general.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;General.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"395\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cSoftware Update\u201d on the right side.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/select_update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Software Update.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"275\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Settings menu displays information about the latest iPadOS update, including the version number and some details about the changes it will make.<\/p>\n<p>If your iPad has not yet downloaded the update, you see a button that says \u201cDownload and Install.\u201d Tap it to download the update. Your iPad will install the update automatically after the download is complete.<\/p>\n<p>If your iPad has already downloaded the update, you see the \u201cInstall Now\u201d button; tap it to begin the update process.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/select_install.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Install Now.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After the installation process begins, a pop-up will alert you that it\u2019s verifying the update; wait for this to finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658821 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/verifying_update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The iPadOS &quot;Verifying Update&quot; message.\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After verification is complete, the iPad screen will go black and the tablet will restart. The Apple logo and a small progress bar appear in the center of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658820 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/updating.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Apple logo and installation progress bar in iPadOS.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the installation is complete, you can use your iPad again, as usual.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_iPadOS_via_USB_with_Finder_or_iTunes\"><\/span>Update iPadOS via USB with Finder or iTunes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can also update your iPad via a wired connection with your Mac or Windows PC. If your Mac runs macOS 10.15 or later, open Finder. If your Mac runs macOS 10.14 or earlier, or you\u2019re using a Windows PC, open iTunes.<\/p>\n<p>Connect your iPad to your computer with a Lightning-to-USB cable. If it\u2019s the first time you\u2019re connecting it to the computer, your iPad will ask if you want to trust the computer; tap \u201cTrust.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Locate your iPad on the computer and click it. On macOS 10.15 or later, you\u2019ll see it on the left side of the Finder window under \u201cLocations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/finder_location.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click your iPad in Finder.\" width=\"650\" height=\"315\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re using iTunes, click the iPad icon in the toolbar near the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658870 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/locate_itunes.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"276\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the window with information on your iPad, navigate to the \u201cGeneral\u201d tab (in Finder) or Settings &gt; Summary (in iTunes). Click \u201cCheck for Update.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658861 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/update_itunes_2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Check For Update.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If an update is available, click \u201cDownload.\u201d When the download is complete, click \u201cUpdate.\u201d Type your passcode if necessary and the update will install.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Sure_Youre_iPad_Is_Up_to_Date\"><\/span>Make Sure You\u2019re iPad Is Up to Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After you update your iPad, you can double-check to make sure everything was installed.<\/p>\n<p>On your iPad, navigate to Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update. If your device is fully updated, you see a screen similar to the one below that confirms this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-658831 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/up_to_date.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The software up to date message in iPadOS.\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Congratulations! Your iPad is all updated and ready to use.<\/p>\n<p>Is your iPad no longer receiving updates? 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