How to tell which version of iPadOS you have and make sure your software is up-to-date

To tell what version of iPadOS you have, go to your iPad’s “About” menu.
You can also go to the “Software Update” menu to check that your iPad is up-to-date.
iPadOS is your iPad’s operating system.
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All new iPads are now powered by an operating system known as iPadOS. At its core, it’s very similar to the iOS software on an iPhone, but contains features exclusive to the iPad.

When installing new software or features, you might need to know what version of iPadOS you have. Luckily, it’s easy to find out in just a few taps.

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How to find which version of iPadOS you have on your iPad

There’s two ways to find your version number.

The first goes through the “About” menu.

1. On your iPad, start the Settings app.

2. Tap "General."

3. Tap "About."

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Foto: The About page lists your iPadOS version number along with other details about your tablet. Source: Dave Johnson/Business Insider

The About page gives you a lot of additional information about your iPad. It lists your iPadOS version along with the iPad's serial number and model number, plus how much storage is available.

The second method goes through the "Software Update" menu.

1. Start the Settings app and tap "General."

2. Tap "Software Update."

3. On the Software Update page, you can see which version of iPadOS is installed and if an update is available. If an update is available, you can tap to install it.

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Foto: You can see your iPadOS version along with whether there are updates available on the Software Update page in Settings. Source: Dave Johnson/Business Insider

You can also control whether your iPad automatically downloads and installs iPadOS updates here. Tap "Customize Automatic Updates" to change these settings.