How to Quickly Fix the "Unable to Verify Update iOS Failed Verification Because You are no Longer Connected to the Internet" Error When Updating iPad to iOS 18

If you're frustrated by your iPad refusing to update to iOS 18 with the dreaded "Unable to Verify Update iOS Failed Verification Because You are no Longer Connected to the Internet" error, don't worry—you’re not alone. While there are a lot of complicated suggestions out there (like force restarting your iPad, deleting the update, or turning off automatic updates), there’s one simple and reliable fix that skips the hassle:

Solution: Update Directly Through Finder

Here’s how you can update your iPad without Wi-Fi errors:

1. Grab a MacBook or iMac: If you have access to a macOS device, this will save you a lot of trouble.

2. Connect your iPad to the Mac using a USB cable.

3. Open Finder: On macOS Catalina or later, Finder manages your iPad instead of iTunes.

4. Select your iPad in the Finder sidebar under "Locations."

5. Check for Updates: In the "General" tab, click "Check for Update." Finder will automatically find and download the latest iOS version.

6. Install the Update: Once downloaded, click “Update” to install iOS 18 directly to your iPad through your Mac.

   
   

That’s it! By bypassing the Wi-Fi validation, you avoid the "connection lost" issue entirely. No more error messages—just a smooth update.