
Backing up using iCloudīacking up your iPad using iCloud is the easiest method. There are two ways to back up your iPad - using iCloud, or through iTunes. Think you might want to roll back to iOS 12 after updating your device? In that case, you should make a backup before upgrading. It may take a few minutes to download and install the update, and you won’t be able to use your iPad during the update process.Your iPad will check for updates and you should get a notification telling you that iPadOS is ready to install.Check out the instructions below on creating a backup. Note, if you think you might not like iPadOS and might want to roll back to iOS 12, then it’s worth creating a backup before you start.

Installing iPadOS onto your device is really super simple. Apple is known for supporting devices for a long time, but some older models won’t get the update, so it’s worth checking the list below to see if your iPad will get support.ĭownloading and installing iPadOS Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends Compatible devicesīefore installing iPadOS, you’ll need to make sure your iPad is compatible with the new operating system. So worry not, you either are safe already or you will be very soon.Have an iPhone and want to install iOS 13? Check out our guide on how to download and install iOS 13. It's worth noting that if the first iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma betas don't already include the patches released publicly today, then Apple should be bundling them with beta 2 - which could be seeded at any given moment.


You're now running the latest operating system version available.Make sure your device is connected to a power source until the update finishes downloading and installing.Agree to the Terms of Service, after reading them thoroughly and carefully.So if you're not on the beta channel, we advise you to update all of your Apple devices as soon as possible, as some of the patched vulnerabilities may have been actively exploited. The iPad update includes a similar fix for the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter bug, while all updated versions pack various security patches and bug fixes. Along with iOS 16.5.1, Apple also released iPadOS 16.5.1, watchOS 9.5.2, and macOS Ventura 13.4.1.
