As a general rule, it is a good idea to update the version of iOS on all of your iPads about once per year. We recommend that you install the latest version which is available at that time. All apps and user data will be preserved after the update is complete.
To update the iOS from an iPad
- Make sure the iPad is connected via Wi-Fi, because the update will take a very long time to download over cellular
- Tap Settings, then General, then Software Update
- Tap either Download and Install or Install (whichever one you see).
- If you receive any type error message, you will probably need to physically connect the iPad to a laptop or desktop to perform a restore.
- Login and navigate to Devices (in the menu on the left), then click Device Updates, then click iOS (toward the middle of the window next to OEM Updates).
- You can choose any version, but we recommend you choose the latest version - click in the circle and then click Manage Assignments (at the top)
- Click New Assignment
- For Assignment Name, you can enter an abbreviation of your school name
- If you want to deploy it to all iPads at your school, just select your school's name from the Select Smart Group list. You could optionally create an Assignment Group containing a portion of your iPads.
- Click Next, enter a day and time, select Download and Install and click Next.
- You will have two notification options where you can choose if you want a notification message on the iPad indicating the download and/or install was successful.
- Click Save.