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iPad Air 4 updating software just spinning next to install now

Setting up New iPad Air 4 said to updating software just spinning next to install now

Posted on Jan 1, 2022 8:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2022 9:15 PM

Teamscrubs Said:

"iPad Air 4 updating software just spinning next to install now"

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What to Do:

If you have finished setting it the iPad, and are at the Home Screen, then cancel the update, and try installing this through a computer. Use my Computer: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip 

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Jan 1, 2022 9:15 PM in response to Teamscrubs

Teamscrubs Said:

"iPad Air 4 updating software just spinning next to install now"

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What to Do:

If you have finished setting it the iPad, and are at the Home Screen, then cancel the update, and try installing this through a computer. Use my Computer: Making Use of a Computer for Updating an iOS Device - User Tip 

Jan 1, 2022 10:30 PM in response to Teamscrubs

Make sure that your iPad is setup to meet the following requirements before you attempt to update the iOS version over a Wi-Fi Network.

  1. Your iPad must have a fast Wi-Fi connection; you cannot update over cellular data or a cellular hotspot
  2. The iPad can not be in Low Power mode
  3. The battery state of charge must be above 50%
  4. Your iPad must have at least 6GB or more free storage space
  5. Your iPad cannot be connected through VPN
  6. You should leave the iPad plugged in until it finishes updating, both to assure that it remains above 50% and to keep Wi-Fi enabled (Wi-Fi turns off when the phone sleeps if not connected to power).


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iPad Air 4 updating software just spinning next to install now

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