how do I update to a new ipad
4. Select your iPad in the Devices menu. This is located in the upper-right corner of the iTunes window. If your iPad does not appear in the Devices section, try restarting the iPad. 5. Click the Summary tab. Scroll down to your iPad and click Check for Update.If there is an update available, iTunes will ask you if you want to download and install it. 6. Download and install the update. Click Download and Update. iTunes will automatically begin downloading the update and will install it after the download is complete.f you want to update from your iPad, you'll need to have this space available. If you don't want to delete all of your stuff to make room for the update, see the next section to learn how to update using iTunes, which won't require your iPad to have extra space. 7. Download the update.