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How do i get the ios 14 update

How do i get the ios 14 update??

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 14

Posted on Apr 16, 2021 7:09 AM

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Posted on Apr 16, 2021 7:24 AM

Is your device compatible to update to the new version? See the Apple Support article(s) below. 


iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Compatible Devices



See the articles below.


Update your iOS device.        


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates          


Update – Can’t or can’t restore 


Have you tried using iTunes on a computer or Finder if running Catalina to do the update?


 Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod      


Updating iOS: common issues and solutions

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Apr 16, 2021 7:24 AM in response to liina145

Is your device compatible to update to the new version? See the Apple Support article(s) below. 


iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Compatible Devices



See the articles below.


Update your iOS device.        


Get help with over-the-air iOS updates          


Update – Can’t or can’t restore 


Have you tried using iTunes on a computer or Finder if running Catalina to do the update?


 Update software on iOS devices in iTunes on Mac


If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod      


Updating iOS: common issues and solutions

Apr 16, 2021 7:40 AM in response to liina145

Whether or not 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 12.5.2


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.4.2.


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


Be aware that your iPad may be too far behind the current version to be updated directly from iPad settings. As such, you will likely need to use a computer to perform the update. You will need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version; the essential device drivers are included.

Download and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support

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


How do i get the ios 14 update

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