
If you notice that the cable is broken, then you must replace it. Check the cable you use thoroughly for signs of damage.Use the Apple cable or a cable from a certified manufacturer to connect your iPhone to your PC.Well, if you want your iPhone to enjoy seamless operation with your computer, then you must do these things (or take these tips into account): Therefore, in theory, all you need to do is perform Windows Update tasks and all will be well. Well, iTunes is supposedly waiting for Windows Update to finish its job, which means iTunes will get back to work once Windows Update is done with everything. The notification makes sense (with the information it is trying to pass across), but the events that triggered the error are not set in stone. Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC - Apple SupportYou probably saw the iTunes is waiting for Windows Update to install the driver for this iPhone message after you connected your mobile device to your PC. Update to the latest version of iTunes – Apple Support Ensure that your installed version of iTunes has been updated to the most recent version the essential device drivers are included.ĭownload and use iTunes for Windows – Apple Support

You will need access to either a PC (with iTunes installed) or a Mac (with iTunes or Finder - as appropriate for the installed version of MacOS). As such, you will likely need to use a computer to perform the update. IOS update and restore errors – Apple Supportīe aware that your iPad may be too far behind the current version to be updated directly from iPad settings. If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update - Apple Support If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support Update your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support If your iPad is capable of being updated to a more recent version of iOS/iPadOS than is currently installed, these support pages outline both the available methods by which the update can be performed - and troubleshooting should you experience difficulties:


Newer models, not appearing in this list, are all able to be updated to the current version, iPadOS 14.4.2. IPad Air1, iPad mini2 and iPad mini3 - iOS 12.5.2 IPad2, iPad3 and iPad mini1 - iOS 9.3.5 (WiFi Only models), iOS 9.3.6 (WiFi & Cellular)

Here is a list of the highest version of iOS supported by the older models of iPad (for simplicity - “generations” are shortened to a number) that are restricted in their ability to be updated: Not sure which iPad you have? Identify your iPad model. Whether or not you are able to update your iPad to a newer version of iOS/iPadOS will be dictated by your iPad model - and the currently installed version of iOS.
