Apple releases iPadOS 14.0.1, fixing bug in default app settings

Apple has released iPadOS 14.0.1, the latest OS version for iPad. Update now!

Apple has released iPadOS 14.0.1, a small update for iPad that fixes some bugs, including one that could reset your chosen default web browser and mail app when you rebooted the device.

What's new in iPadOS 14.0.1

September 24, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 14.0.1

Apple has released iPadOS 14.0.1 for the iPad, a small update that offers some bug fixes for the iPad experience, including to a bug that caused default apps to be reset, as well as one that could prevent your device from connecting to Wi-Fi.

iPadOS 14: Everything you need to know

September 16, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 14

Apple has released iPadOS 14 for the iPad. A massive update for the iPad, iPadOS 14 offers brand new features, experience updates, and more. Among the highlights are Scribble, which can translate your handwriting with Apple Pencil into typed text, as well as brand new, information-rich widgets. There are also impressive updates to the design of many of the iPad's core apps, and refinements to the iPad user experience across the board.

September 1, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.7

Apple has released iPadOS 13.7 for the iPad. This seems to be a small update, fixing some bugs that had cropped up in previous releases of iPadOS.

August 12, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.6.1

Apple has released iPadOS 13.6.1 for the iPad. This update is relatively small, fixing bugs that undoubtedly cropped up following the release of iPadOS 13.6.

July 15, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.6

Apple has released iPadOS 13.6 for the iPad. This update introduces support for local news in the Apple News Today feed for select cities, as well as increased local news support for Apple News+ subscribers.

June 1, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.5.1

Apple has released iPadOS 13.5.1 for the iPad. This update seems fairly minor, offering essential security updates following last month's release of iPadOS 13.5.

May 20, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.5

Apple has released iPadOS 13.5 for the iPad. With this update, Apple has released the exposure notification API that it developed alongside Google, as well as updates that make the Face ID experience better if you're wearing a mask, and an option to automatically share your essential medical information with medical personal when you place an emergency call.

April 7, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.4.1

Apple has released iPadOS 13.4.1 for the iPad. A fairly minor update, iPadOS 13.5 fixes some bugs relating to FaceTime, Bluetooth, and more.

March 24, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.4

Apple has released iPadOS 13.4 for the iPad. This is a fairly major update, bringing full support for trackpads and mice to the iPad. There's also a lot of stuff also found in iOS 13.4, including iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji stickers, and support for universal purchases between iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

January 28, 2020: Apple releases iPadOS 13.3.1

Apple has released iPadOS 13.3.1 for the iPad. This update introduces additional parental controls in Screen Time, letting parents set additional limits over who their kids can call, FaceTime, or message. There are new layouts in Apple News+ stories from top newspapers. You can now use FIDO2-compliante NFC, Bluetooth, and Lightning security keys with your iOS device. There are also a number of bug fixes present in this release.

December 10, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.3 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.2.3 for the iPad. This update focuses on bug fixes, such as an issue that let you enter the Communication Limits settings in Screen Time without entering your Screen Time passcode.

November 18, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.2.3 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.2.3 for the iPad. The update fixes an issue with system search in Mail, Files, and Notes. It also addresses an issue where photos, links, and other attachments might not display in the Messages details view, and fixes an issue that may prevent apps from downloading content in the background, The update also resolves issues that may prevent Mail from getting new messages, and fail to include and quote original message content in Exchange accounts.

November 7, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.2.2 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.2.2 for the iPad. This is a smaller update, though it contains an important fix for apps that were being killed too soon when they went into the background.

October 28, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.2 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.2 for the iPad. This is a fairly major release, with new privacy settings for Siri, message announcements via Siri when wearing H1-powered headphones, and more.

October 15, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.1.3 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.1.3 for the iPad. This is a small update that fixes a couple of bugs in iPadOS.

September 30, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.1.2 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.1.2 for the iPad. This is is a small update that fixes a couple of bugs in iPadOS. First, it corrects an issue that caused the progress bar for iCloud Backups to continue to show even after a backup was complete, as well as an issue that prevents the use of shortcuts with the HomePod.

September 27, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.1.1 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.1.1 for the iPad. This is a minor update that fixes a number of bugs, including one that could cause excessive battery drain, and a security issue that impacted third-party software keyboards.

September 24, 2019: Apple releases iPadOS 13.1 for iPad

Apple has released iPadOS 13.1 for the iPad. This update introduces Dark Mode, widgets for the Home screen, side-by-side space support for apps, Shortcuts as a built-in app, and much more.

How to install the iPadOS update using Software Update on your iPad

The easiest way for most people to download an update to iPadOS is over-the-air, directly on their device. It's fast, it's efficient, and it's simple to do.

  1. Make sure you have a recent iCloud backup.
  2. Launch Settings from your Home screen.
  3. Tap on General.
  4. Tap on Software Update.
  5. Tap on Download and Install.
  6. Enter your Passcode, if prompted.
  7. Tap Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  8. Tap Agree again to confirm.

The download will begin automatically. If the download does not begin right away, you may see a notice: "Preparing to download." Give it a couple of minutes and the download will begin shortly.

How to install an iPadOS update using your Mac

If you have limited space on your device or software update isn't working for whatever reason, you can update using Finder on your Mac.

  1. Make sure you have a recent backup. Make it encrypted so all of your passwords and other private data is preserved.
  2. Plug your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch in using your USB to Lightning cable.
  3. In Finder, click on the device icon at the top left to go to the device tab.
  4. Click on Check for Update in the Summary pane.
  5. Click on Download and Update
  6. Agree to the Terms and Conditions.
  7. Enter the Passcode on your iPhone or iPad, if prompted.

How to install an iPadOS update over the developer or public beta

You can install the public version of iPadOS over a beta version if your device is still running that version. Here's how.

How to update from an iOS or iPadOS beta to the official release

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