How to Fix iPad Won't Update to iPadOS 16

Solution 1: Check Wi-Fi Connection

As we said earlier update requires a stable and good internet connection. That's why if you can't update your iPad then check Wi-Fi connection to which your iPad is connected. Make sure that it is reliable and stable enough to complete the update process without any hassle. Go to your iPad settings to ensure that your Wi-Fi connection is working properly.

Solution 2: Check iPad Storage

If there is no problem in connection and still, you are facing a problem while updating then you need to check your iPad storage. Updating an iPad on low space can halt the process and cause many problems during update. Therefore, if your iPad has insufficient space then you have to delete unnecessary data or you can also uninstall an app that is required or you used rarely. If it is a storage issue then with this method you will probably fix this update problem.

Step 1: Go to the "Settings" on your iPad and then, move to "General".

Step 2: Now, tap on "Storage & iCloud Usage" and then, click on "Manage" option to free up space by deleting apps.

If you still haven't enough storage after following the steps above or "iPad Storage Almost Full" warning pops up, please click here: 9 Tips to Fix iPad Storage Almost full.

Solution 3: Force Quit Settings App

Have enough space on iPad and again facing an iPad iOS wont' update problem? Then, try to quit the settings app forcibly as it can certainly fix the problem.

To force quit settings app on iPad, follow the below simple steps:

Step 1: Open the settings app and then, tap on the "Home Button".

Step 2: Thereafter, again press "Home button" for two times and this will display all the apps which are running in the background.

Step 3: Here, you need to swipe up settings app to quit it forcibly.

Solution 4: Wait for a While

It might be the case that Apple server is down or not working properly when you are trying to update your iPad to iOS 13/14 version. Or maybe many users are updating their iPad at the same time which makes server down or busy. Thus, in this case, a better solution is to wait for a few hours until the server is not cooled down.

Solution 5: Force Restart iPad

Another effective solution that you must try to come out of this update problem is restarting your iPad forcibly. Restart can fix many software issues and thus, if the problem you are facing is due to software issue then it will be fixed with this method.

Force restart iPad with Face ID such as iPad 2018 iPad Pro, you need to:

• Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
• Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
• Press and hold the Top button until your iPad restarts.

Force restart an iPad with Home button such as iPad Air, you need to press and hold both the Home and Side (or Top) buttons for at least 10 seconds, untile you see the Apple logo.

Solution 6: Fix iPad Won't Update without Data Loss

If you don't want to take risk of losing your precious data on iPad then must go for the UltFone iOS System Repair to fix the iPad will not update iOS problem. This tool has features called repair operating system that can fix problems in instant or by one-click. It is specially designed for solving various issues on iPhone/iPad/Pod.

Here is the quick guide on how to fix iPad won't update or iPad stuck on update bar. After system repair, your iPad will update to latest iOS without data loss.

• Step 1 Download and install the software on your computer and then, click on the "Fix All iOS Stuck" option after connecting your iPad to computer.

  

• Step 2 After that, click on "Start Repair" and the software will suggest you download the firmware and downloading process will start after you tap on "Download".

  

• Step 3 Once the firmware is downloaded, again click on "Start Repair" to begin the repairing process. Once the software repairs your iPad operating system, it will also show you latest iOS version.

  

Solution 7: Update iPad with iTunes

If you don't want to use software then you can use another way to come out of this problem which is updating your iPad with iTunes.

Here is the simple guide on how to update iOS on iPad via iTunes:

Step 1: Run the latest version of iTunes on your computer and after that connect your iPad to the computer using cable.

Step 2: Thereafter, click on your device icon and then, go to the "Summary" tab. Here, click on the "Check for Update". If latest Ios version can be installed on your iPad then iTunes will install it automatically.