Error while installing iPadOS 18.3 on my iPad

Hello, I’ve downloaded os 18.3 without any problem until it came to installing/verifying the update. It says “Unable to install IpadOS18.3” and the options are “try again”&”remind me later” when I do the try again the same thing happens and now I’ve done the remind me later and it still didn’t remind me or send anything. Can you help me,please? Thanks<3.



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Posted on Feb 9, 2025 03:46 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2025 03:39 AM

The update package, already downloaded, may be damaged/corrupted. Try deleting the update package, restart your iPad - and then download a fresh copy of the update.


To delete the failed update from your iPad:

Settings > General > iPad Storage


Scroll down the list of Apps until you find the Apple Update, tap, then select Delete Update.


After deleting the update, a forced-restart of the iPad is recommended:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




After restarting, you can reattempt the update:

Settings > General > Software Update


I hope this proves to be helpful in resolving the problem.

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Feb 11, 2025 03:39 AM in response to 0Sky07

The update package, already downloaded, may be damaged/corrupted. Try deleting the update package, restart your iPad - and then download a fresh copy of the update.


To delete the failed update from your iPad:

Settings > General > iPad Storage


Scroll down the list of Apps until you find the Apple Update, tap, then select Delete Update.


After deleting the update, a forced-restart of the iPad is recommended:


Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.




Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.




After restarting, you can reattempt the update:

Settings > General > Software Update


I hope this proves to be helpful in resolving the problem.

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Error while installing iPadOS 18.3 on my iPad

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