How to update your iPad to the latest version of iPadOS available

All the available methods to update your iPad software

Apple recommends updating your iPad to keep its security intact

Update the iPad is one of the most important tasks when it comes to maintaining your tablet. Apple software updates help improve the security and stability of the operating system, as well as incorporating multiple functions that help us lead an easier and more comfortable life.

Apple software engineers release dozens and dozens of software updates for iPad every year. Sometimes, as in the case of beta development, there are several of them every week. Therefore, it is advisable to keep an eye on these types of updates and update the iPad frequently so that everything runs smoothly.

In this guide we explain to you How to update iPad to the latest software version through different methods. Remember that you can also update your iPhone software in many possible ways, even from a Windows PC.

Update iPad from iPad

Follow the steps below to update your iPad’s operating system. iPadOS software updates are much easier to download and install directly from your iPad, so this is the recommended method of all.

Accede a Settings from your iPad.
Go to the section General.
Then press on Software Update.
The system will detect new software updates automatically.
Press the button Download and install.
Wait for the download process to complete.
Finally, press the button Install now.

Make sure your iPad has at least 50% battery to update its software or is connected to power and has a signal to a Wi-Fi network.

How to update your iPad from a Mac

Another of the most recommended options for downloading and installing an iPad update is through a Mac computer. The process is slightly different than updating the iPad from the device itself, but it is still a very safe and intuitive option. Follow these instructions to update your iPad from a Mac:

Connect your iPad to your Mac via the USB-C port using the tablet’s charging cable.
The system will recognize your iPad and ask you if you want to trust that computer. Press “Trust this computer” from your iPad.
Open the application Finder and select your iPad in the left sidebar of the window.
Press on General.
The next step is to access Check for update.
Finally click on the button Download and update.

How to update iPad from a Windows PC

Many iPad users have a laptop or desktop computer running Windows. If that’s the case for you, you’ll be happy to know that it’s also possible to update your iPad from Windows using iTunes.

Connect your iPad to your computer.
Open iTunes and Windows.
Click on the option Trust this computer from your iPad screen.
Then press on iPad in the iTunes toolbar.
Access the tab Summary.
Finally select the option Check for update and click on Download and update.

Here are all the possible methods to update your iPad and enjoy all the benefits of the latest iPadOS software versions. Check back periodically to see if an update is available, although the system will send you notifications and we will also invite you to learn about all the new features of each iPadOS update as soon as a new software version is released.

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