How do you update this iPad

IOS update or some other update?

IOS update.

Is your device compatible to update to the new version? See the Apple Support article(s) below. 

iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Compatible Devices

iOS 13 and iPadOS are compatible with these devices - Apple Support.    

iOS 12 is compatible with these devices.    

IOS 11 is compatible with these devices    If you can upgrade to IOS 11, you can upgrade to IOS 12

IOS 10 is compatible with these devices    

Update your iOS device.        

Get help with over-the-air iOS updates          

Update – Can’t or can’t restore 

Have you tried using iTunes on a computer or Finder if running Catalina to do the update?

 Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac

If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod      

Very simple...

Whether you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS. You can find this information here:

Settings > General > About

Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model.

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated:

iPad1 - iOS 5.1.1

iPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad4 - iOS 10.3.3 (WiFi Only), iOS 10.3.4 (WiFi & Cellular)

iPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.4.9

Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.2.

If your iPad is capable of being update, these Support pages should contain all that you need to know:

Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support