9 Things to Do Before Installing iPadOS 14.8.1

Decide How to Download iPadOS 14.8.1

Now's the time to decide how you'll download and install the iPadOS 14.8.1 update on your iPad.

If you plan on installing iPadOS 14.8.1 Over-the-Air (OTA) through your device's Settings, you'll need to have at least a 50% charge and you'll need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network unless you have a 5G-capable iPad Pro. 

You can also install the iPadOS 14.8.1 update via iTunes. Simply plug your device in, find your device, and check for an update. 

Note that if you're running macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur or macOS Catalina you'll need to update via Finder, not iTunes.