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iPad Update

iPadOS portrait. Apple wordmark and bar.

Press F for fullscreen

Updating iPadOS

About 10 minutes remaining

Click anywhere to nudge progress · ESC to exit

About iPad Update

The iPadOS update screen in portrait orientation with the Apple wordmark and progress bar, sized for iPad's larger display.

Fake iPadOS Update for iPad

The iPadOS update screen is optimized for iPad's larger display — the Apple wordmark and progress bar are proportioned for the tablet form factor in portrait orientation. iPadOS updates are visually similar to iOS but the larger screen real estate makes the progress bar and messaging more prominent.

Classroom and Creative Professional Pranks

iPads are standard equipment in classrooms and among creative professionals. Open the fake update fullscreen on a classmate's iPad during a lecture or a colleague's iPad during a design review. The portrait layout and iPadOS branding are specific enough to hold the prank longer than a generic update screen.

Pro Tip: iPad-Specific Timing

iPadOS updates are often larger than iPhone updates due to additional frameworks and multitasking features. The progress bar pacing reflects this — it moves slightly slower than the iPhone version for added realism.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Go fullscreen

    Press F. The iPadOS update screen fills the display.

  2. 02

    Hand off the device

    Give the iPad to your target. iPadOS updates are common for tablet users.

  3. 03

    Click to nudge

    Click anywhere to advance the progress bar. The 'Installing iPadOS' message is authentic.

  4. 04

    Exit

    Press ESC to return to the browser.

Frequently asked

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Is this tool free?

Yes. Every ScreenTools.co tool is free, with no account, no paywall, and no install.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Layouts adapt to phone and tablet screens. Mobile Safari restricts true fullscreen, but the page fills the viewport and you can add the page to your Home Screen for an app-like experience.

Does it work offline?

Once a tool's page has loaded once, the runtime is local. A few tools that fetch fonts or icons need the first hit online; after that, refresh works offline.

Does this collect my data?

No personal data leaves your browser. The site has lightweight, privacy-respecting analytics for aggregate counts (which tool was opened) and nothing else.

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