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User profile for user: enslowbulldog
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Why my new iPad 9th generation will update to ios16?

My iPad was purchased a week ago. It updated to 15.7. I know that my other apple phones and pads are updated to iOS 16 already. One iPhone wouldn’t update the first time but is on iOS 16 now. I mean, it really is not making any sense to me. My wifi works well. My pc usually has no issues when I connect that way. I only have 18.7 gb used on the iPad. I appreciate any help but trust I already went through all the typical trouble shooting. Thanks for any help

Posted on Oct 19, 2022 10:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2022 6:11 AM

Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until 24th October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.


However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support


While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.


More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple


When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (5th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation and later)


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User profile for user: LotusPilot
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Oct 20, 2022 6:11 AM in response to enslowbulldog

Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until 24th October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.


However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support


While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.


More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple


When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (5th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation and later)


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Why my new iPad 9th generation will update to ios16?

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