hello my ipad air 3 A2152 cant update it has no option to update to ios 16 in my settings

You are quite correct. You cannot update to iPadOS16 as it is yet to be released.

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

However, in iPadOS 15.7 for iPad 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)

guana0 Said:

"hello my ipad air 3 A2152 cant update it has no option to update to ios 16 in my settings"

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Updating an iPad:

What to Update: The iPadOS and third-party apps.

Do so by using a compatible device, and reliable connection.

I. Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t Update - Apple Support

II. Verify Compatibility:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: About
4. View: the model shown

Then, see if the device is shown here:

Go here: iPad Models Compatible with iPadOS 15.5 - Apple Support

III. If Compatible...

Use of a Computer to Update:

My User Tip: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip

Per Apple.

iPadOS 16 coming sometime this October 2022.

Tap this link below.

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

Only the iPhone version of 16 is currently out. Wait until later this month.

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