FAQs
To find the software version installed on your device, go to Settings > General > About.
How do you update the software on your iPhone iPad or iPod touch? ›
Using iTunes, you can update software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
- Connect your device to your computer. ...
- In the iTunes app on your PC, click the Device button near the top left of the iTunes window.
- Click Summary.
- Click Check for Update.
- To install an available update, click Update.
Set up your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch
To set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch, sign in to the device with your Apple ID, turn on location sharing, and turn on Find My [device].
How to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS? ›
Go to Settings > General > Software Update. Tap Automatic Updates, then turn on Download iOS Updates. Turn on Install iOS Updates. Your device automatically updates to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Where can I find the software version on my iPhone? ›
At any time, you can check for and install software updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. The screen shows the currently installed version of iOS and whether an update is available.
How do I force my old iPad to update to the latest iOS? ›
If you still can't install the latest version of iOS or iPadOS, try downloading the update again:
- Go to Settings > General > [Device name] Storage.
- Find the update in the list of apps.
- Tap the update, then tap Delete Update.
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update and download the latest update.
If the iPad network is slow, it won't update software. You may restart the Wi-Fi router or enable Airplane mode and disable to try again. Device may be still on beta version (delete iOS beta version). If your device is working on beta version, the iPad may unable to check for update.
How do I turn off Find My iPhone iPad or iPod touch? ›
How to turn off Find My on your iPhone or iPad
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name > Find My.
- Tap Find My [Device], then tap to turn it off.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
- Tap Turn Off.
Here are a few reasons that Find My doesn't work on iPhone properly:
- Your iPhone isn't connected with iCloud.
- Incorrect settings for Find My or location services.
- Your phone has weak connectivity.
- Your iPhone or Find My has glitches.
- This may be the result of updated iOS.
Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name, then tap Find My.
- If you want friends and family to know where you are, turn on Share My Location.
- Tap Find My [device], then turn on Find My [device].
- To see your device even when it's offline, turn on Find My network.*
iPad Air (5th generation)
Plug your device into a power source and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one you want to install. Tap Install Now.
How do I get the iOS version on my iPad? ›
iPad iOS: How to Determine Which Version of iOS You Are Running
- Search and tap on the Settings app.
- On the Settings menu, tap the General tab located in the middle of the menu then select About.
- On the About page under the category Version, is where you will find what iOS you are running.
To see what version of Android you're using, go to "Settings > About phone/device > Software Information/Android Version.
How do I find installed software on my iPhone? ›
Go to the Home Screen, then swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to get to App Library. Tap the search field at the top of the screen, then enter the name of the app you're looking for. Or scroll up and down to browse the alphabetical list.
How do I check the version of my iPad? ›
Open Settings, tap General, then tap About. Look for the model number in the top section. If the number you see has a slash "/", that's the part number (for example, MY3K2LL/A). Tap the part number to reveal the model number, which has a letter followed by four numbers and no slash (for example, A2342).
How do I update my old iPod touch? ›
Update iOS on iPod touch
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
- Turn on Download iOS Updates and Install iOS Updates.
Update your iPhone or iPad
- Back up your device using iCloud or your computer.
- Plug your device into a power source and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi.
- Go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update.
- If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one you want to install.
- Tap Install Now.
Apple iPad
| Release | Released | Supported |
|---|
| iPad Mini 4 | 8 years and 10 months ago (09 Sep 2015) | Yes |
| iPad Mini 3 | 9 years ago (22 Oct 2014) | Ended 1 year and 6 months ago (23 Jan 2023) |
| iPad Air 2 | 9 years ago (22 Oct 2014) | Yes |
| iPad Mini 2 | 10 years ago (12 Nov 2013) | Ended 1 year and 6 months ago (23 Jan 2023) |
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How to manually update apps on your iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
- Scroll to see pending updates and release notes. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.
