Close ad

Apple will release iPadOS 27 for all supported iPads on September 14. The installation itself will be simple as usual and can be found in Settings → General → Software Update. However, this time it is definitely worth checking a few things before Sunday. Apple Compared to last year's iPadOS 26, the list of supported devices has been significantly refined, and the new system has several new features.oneThe old days will never see supported iPads.

Don't skip compatibility this year

iPadOS 27 requires newer hardware than its predecessor. For example, support for the 8th generation iPad, iPad mini 5th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation and also the oldest 11″ and 12,9″ iPad models Pro, which still managed iPadOS 26.

You can install iPadOS 27 on:

  • iPad Pro with M4 and later
  • 12,9" iPad Pro 4th generation and later
  • 11" iPad Pro 2th generation and later
  • 13" iPad Air with M2 and later
  • 11" iPad Air with M2, M3 and M4
  • 11" iPad Air 4th generation and later
  • iPad with A16
  • iPad 9th generation and later
  • iPad mini with A17 Pro
  • iPad mini 6rd generation

If you're not sure which model you're using, you can find it in Settings → General → About.

Don't forget your current backup

Major iPadOS updates are now very reliable, but there's no reason to risk your photos, documents, or app data unnecessarily. The easiest option is to back up to iCloud, which you can find in Settings → your name → iCloud → Backup on iCloudu.

The second option is to connect your iPad to your Mac and create a complete local backup via Finderat. Windows the same can be done using the app Apple Devices. If you use your iPad as a work device, we definitely wouldn't recommend updating without a fresh backup.

Make space in storage

The installation package itself is not the onlystorem that the update needs. The system also creates temporary data during the installation, so several hundred megabytes of free space is really nestachi.

So, head to Settings → General → iPad Storage. This is where you can quickly see which apps, downloaded videos, games, or other files are taking up the most space. If you have an iPad with 64GB of storage, this kind of cleanup can be especially important before a major update.

Update your apps

Before upgrading to iPadOS 27, open App Store, tap your profile photo and check for available updates. Developers are releasing new versions of their apps these days, specifically for the new system.

Pay special attention to applications that you are really dependent on. This includes graphics programs,ancelectrical applications, professional tools or applications that work with external hardware.

Prepare a charger and stable Wi-Fi

Charge your iPad before starting the installation, or connect it directly to power. The update also nestDon't rely on an unreliable network somewhere on the road unless you have to. Home Wi-Fi is a much better option for a similar upgrade.

And if you use your iPad every day for work, feel free to wait a day or two before installing. The first few hours after release often reveal any issues that may arise during the installation process. beta testing did not show.

iPadOS 27 itself brings a number of changes across the system, including:onewith my functions Apple IntelligenceHowever, not all updates will be available on every supported device and Siri Additionally, AI will not be available in the European Union when iPadOS 27 is released. This of course has no impact on the actual installation of the system. With a backup, a few gigabytes of free space, and updated apps, you will be practically perfectly prepared for the arrival of iPadOS 27.

Today's most read

.