Can’t update to iPadOS 16

we have 2 iPads, a 7th gen. iPad and a 2nd gen. iPad Pro. Both are stuck at 15.7. I reset the iPad, did a full restore, and still no luck. Anyone have an idea why I can’t update? Both are on the compatibility list. Both have plenty of storage room to dl the update. Thanks.

Posted on Oct 13, 2022 06:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2022 06:58 AM

Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until sometime later in October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.


However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support


While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.


More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple


When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (5th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation and later)


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Oct 13, 2022 06:58 AM in response to Tony Jillson

Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until sometime later in October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.


However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support


While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.


More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple


When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

  • iPad Pro (all models)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
  • iPad (5th generation and later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation and later)


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