How to update my I pad

Unless you provide definitive information as to your model of iPad - and the currently installed version of iOS/iPadOS - it is very difficult to provide a direct answer to your question.

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 12.5

Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.3.

If your iPad is capable of being updated to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties:

Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

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

If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support

iOS update and restore errors – Apple Support

It depends on the iPad model you have whether you can update to iPadOS 14.3.

Do you have the iPad listed below?

iPad mini 4 & 5th,

iPad Air 2, iPad Air 3rd, 

iPad 5th & 6th, 7th, 8th,

iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5, 

iPad Pro 11 (1st & 2nd), 

iPad Pro 12.9 (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th)

Check you iPad's Settings > General > About >

Model Name > ?

Model Number > tap the entry here to see the number starting with A????

Here's my questions.

What year and model iPad?

What iOS/iPadOS version is this iPad running?

What is the rated, internal data storage model of your iPad and how much of this internal data stirage is left inside of your iPad model?