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Update fails
- Thread starter Vett
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Jupiter7
iPad Fan
Have you got enough space?
Do you get an error code or a message when trying to update?
What did you try to fix your problem?
What did you try to fix your problem?
- Thread Starter
- #5
No message just says failed
BikeFlagAZ
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Go to Settings > General > iPad Storage and let us know what it reports.
giradman
iPad Fan
Hi Vett - not sure from which version you are updating or upgrading? Usually minor updates need less free storage but the typical recommendation is to have about 5 GB free so you're likely 'on the fence' - I'd suggest freeing up a free more GBs and trying again - good luck. Dave
giradman
iPad Fan
Sorry - I would think that 6 GB should be plenty (esp. if updating w/i iPadOS 15.x) - take a look at this Apple Community Discussion to see if any suggestions there may help. Dave
twerppoet
iPad Fan
Sometimes a downloaded update is corrupt, incomplete, or won't verify with the server. It may be necessary to delete the file and start the update from scratch. Here is Apples support page on update problems. Down the page a bit is how to delete the update file, or maybe one of the other tips will help.
This is for iOS/iPadOS 16, but should be close enough to get you where you need.
This is for iOS/iPadOS 16, but should be close enough to get you where you need.
If your iPhone or iPad won't update
To update your iPhone or iPad, you need a compatible device, an internet connection, and enough storage. It also helps to keep your device connected to a power source.
support.apple.com
twerppoet
iPad Fan
You're welcome. I'm glad it worked, if not exactly as expected than at least well enough to go on with. iPadOS 16.2 is pretty stable, so those playing the wait and see game are probably ok to proceed.
