Ipad update

It is probably too old but you haven't told us a model for us to say exactly. Click on this link to read how to "Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204204 - When you try to update you will only be given one update selection which will be the highest available iOS version supported by your device. If it says the device is up to date and you need a higher OS version you will have to buy newer equipment.

The above process will answer your question. Others may post more about how you really should be buying newer equipment, etc. but the answer to your question is just a click away.

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 12.5.1

Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.4.

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

Given that you iPad is so far behind the current version, to update to iPadOS 14.4, you will need to use either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS) to perform the update.

Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple Support

See this link:

If you can‘t update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT201263

Thanks but we don't really absolutely need to know the model. Use the link I provided in the very first response to see what it offers you as an update. It will either go higher or it won't. Simple.

If you're really into finding model versions look here:

https://everyi.com/by-capability/maximum-supported-ios-version-for-ipod-iphone-ipad.html

14.4 is the next update for you device.

Your iPad supports iPadOS 14.4.

You see an error. With more details of the error that you see, we may be better able to provide explicit advice.

You’ll note that several links were provided in my initial reply - that provides troubleshooting update issues...