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JoanMAPPLE Author

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Software version 12.4.9 does not update

iPad Air software version 12.4.9 will not update further

iPad Air, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 30, 2021 4:09 AM

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LotusPilot

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Posted on Jan 30, 2021 4:18 AM

Your iPad Air1, with iOS 12.4.9, is capable of update to iOS 12.5.1 - this being the most recent release of iOS for your iPad.

These support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties with the update process:

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

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