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FlakRat76 Author

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iPad software update doesn't find iPadOS 16, says 15.7 is the latest

I have an iPad Air 5th Gen that upgraded to IOS 15.7 today, however further checks for an update doesn't find IOS 16.x.

I have tried all of the suggestions across the net including reboots, resetting network settings, checking from Finder on my Mac with the iPad tethered via USB-C.

Every time it reports 15.7 is the latest version (as of Sept 30, 2022).

I'm not interested enough yet to try a full factory reset!

Thanks for any suggestions.

iPad Air 5 Wi-Fi, Cellular

Posted on Sep 30, 2022 12:18 PM

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stedman1

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Posted on Sep 30, 2022 12:20 PM

The iPad version of iOS 16 has not yet been released. Apple states it will be available in October.

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