Update Your iPad iOS Software

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This article will show you how to update the iOS software on your iPad. Software updates bring additional features as well as security & stability improvements.

NOTE: iOS updates can take some time to install. It is best to install them at the end of the day or when you will not need to use the iPad for an hour or so. Updates will not install if the battery charge is too low. Please plug-in your iPad below proceeding.

Also, please the case open (don't close the flap)

Updating iPad Software

The screenshots below are for reference only. Things may look slightly different on your iPad.

1. Open the "Settings" app.

iPad home screen with Settings app highlighted

2. Tap "General" and then "Software Update"

Settings screen with "general" and "software update" highlighted

3. Tap "Download and Install." If the update has already downloaded in the background, the button may just say "Install."

software update screen with an iOS 11.4 update showing. "Download and Install" button is highlighted.

4. If necessary the update will download and your iPad will reboot. You will see a white progress bar as the update is installed.

Not Enough Space

If your iPad doesn't have enough space to download the iOS Update:

Remove large and unwanted photos and videos. Begin with long videos (over 2 min), photo bursts, unwanted photos.
Open Photos
Tap "Select" to choose the videos you want to REMOVE.
Tap each photo or video to select it to be DELETED. (you will see a blue checkmark when it's successfully selected)
Tap the trashcan icon to permanently delete these selected photos & videos to free up space on your iPad.