Update software from Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024)
How to update the iPad Pro 13 (2024) system
Every so often Apple releases software updates, some of these updates are exclusively security updates and occasionally updates are released that include new functionalities, improvements or bug fixes and once a year a new version of the operating system is made available to users of a Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024).
Keeping your device updated is key to improving performance, security, and accessing new features. In this tutorial, we will explain how to manually update your Apple iPad Pro 13 (2024), how to schedule updates and configure automatic download and installation when connected to a WiFi network, while charging and locked, or overnight.
The iPad Pro 13 (2024) comes factory-installed with the iPadOS 17.5 operating system.
The latest version available for iPad Pro 13 (2024) is iPadOS 18, although minor versions of that operating system version and important security updates may have been released.
Table of Contents:
Estimated time: 5 minutes.
This guide has a total of 8 steps.
1- First step:
To access the iPad Pro 13 (2024) settings, look for the gear icon on the home screen. If it is not visible, swipe down from the center of the home screen to open the system search and type "Settings".
2- Second step:
Scroll down through the settings menu until you find the "General" section. Tap to access it. It is the section with the icon of a white gear on a gray background.
3- Third step:
Within the general settings section of the iPad Pro 13 (2024), the second available option is "Software Update". Tap to access and check if there is any available update.
4- Fourth step:
You can check if you have automatic updates enabled, to access the update settings click on "Automatic updates".
5- Fifth step:
Within the automatic updates options, there are several options. It is recommended to have the "Download iPadOS updates" section enabled. By enabling it, your iPad Pro 13 (2024) will automatically download software updates when it is connected to a WiFi network and has sufficient battery.
6- Sixth step:
If you want all software updates to be installed automatically on your iPad Pro 13 (2024) and not worry, check the "Install iPadOS updates" option. Personally, I don't recommend having this option enabled because sometimes Apple's software updates have bugs during the first few days. They usually fix those bugs in the following days, but it can be a big inconvenience if suddenly your iPad stops working properly and you have to wait for a second update.
7- Seventh step:
Go back to check if there is any update available to download or install. If so, you will see the buttons: "Update now" and "Update tonight" or "Download now" (the latter will appear if automatic downloads are disabled).
8- Eighth step:
To start the installation immediately, press the "Install Now" button. You can continue using your device until the process is complete, at which point a message will appear indicating that it is necessary to restart your iPad Pro 13 (2024).
If you prefer to install the update at night while the device is charging, keep in mind that it will restart automatically and you will need to re-enter the SIM card PIN and the unlock code.
Repeat the process every few months to keep your iPad Pro 13 (2024) updated.
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