HT4623 Why does my IPad not have a Software Updates button in my General tab?

Why does my IPad not have a Software Updates button in my General tab?

The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 then you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes.
To update, connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases. You may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case. You can then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'.
Then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button
Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Your iPad should be updated to iOS 6.0.1 (which is the only version that is 'signed' by Apple), so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change - though google do have app versions in the store

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  • HT4623 why does my  ipad not have the software update option?

    hey so I think my iPad 2 needs an update but im not really sure i like cant find out what ios operating system its running on

    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later... If you have iOS 4...as your tag states...
    See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
    How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  • HT4623 My iPhone does not have the software update button in the general section

    I do not have a software update button in the general section
    How do I updated iPhone with new software

    What version of iOS software do you have currently?
    You can also update in iTunes:
    Select the device in iTunes and you can find this on the summary page. All 3rd party app updates are done through the App Store updates tab.
    Hope this helps!

  • HT4623 What if you do not have a software update prompt in the general screen...how do you install iOS 5?

    I am trying to download IOS 5.1 on iPad2 but do not have a software upload prompt in the general screen.  How do I upload IOS 5.1 without this prompt?

    Connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes, click on the iPad name on the left side under devices and then click on the Summary Tab in the iTunes window on the right. Click on Check for Update. After you install iOS 5 on the iPad, then you can update in the future right from the iPad in the Settings>General>Software Update.
    Make sure that you are running the latest iTunes on your computer before you update the iPad.

  • HT4623 my ipod touch dose not have a software update button my ipods version is 3.1.3 what do i do??????????

    My Ipod touch dose not have a software update botton my version is 3.1.3 i have no clue what my ios is i thank its 1 i need help what do i do?????????????

    I suspect you have the original (1G ) iPod. those can only go as high as 3.1.3
    Identifying iPod models

  • HT4623 i have no software update button in my general tab...

    how do i update my phone with no update software button in my general settings?

    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
         b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
         c. Resolving update problems
            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • Why does my ipad not have a renew lease button or a forget network button? it's a first generation i think

    Honestly, I'm at my wits end I've been trying EVERYTHING to get a wifi connection: I reset my network settings TWICE and reset my router and checked to see if my password was put in properly. This issue happened after my charger for my Ipad broke and I had to leave it dead for at the LEAST six months. During this time we lost our old network connection because it became unsecure and now anyone can use it so we got a new connection and it requires a password I have the password and evertime i put it in it refuses to work! Mind you my ipad never had an issue connecting to our old network that required a password (well used to). Ever since i charged it again for the first time in a long time it has only connected to the old network that is pretty much dormant and is a complete waste of time since it doesn't work right and now whats making me frustrated is that it won't connect to the old one either after i reset my network and it DOESN'T even need a password! like I really want to cry....I really need help with this.

    It doesnt have renew lease or forget network button either.

  • Why is my ipad doesnt have a software update?please help,i cannot find it.. :(

    why is my ipad doesnt have a software update?please help,i cannot find it..

    The ipad 1 (no camera) can't be updated beyond IOS 5.1.1.

  • HT4623 I do not have the "Software Update" option on my "General Page" - How do I update my phone?

    I do not have a "Software Update" option on my "General Page" - How do I update my phone?

    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

  • HT4623 I do not have the software update button under general?  How do I update?

    I do not have the software update button under general.  How do I update?

    Hi!
    you first you should update your device with iTunes in computer to iOS 5 then OTA (over the air) update button will be enable.
    for updating with computer:
    1- Download latest version of iTunes from here.
    2- connect your iPad to computer (iTunes).
    3- in left side (iTunes 10 or older) or in top right (iTunes 11 - latest version) your iPad will be apear.
    4- click on it. in summery tab you find update button.
    before using iTunes on computer please read the manual carefully or see here and find your own topic.

  • HT4623 hi... can someone please help me.. i want to download the latest ios, but do not have the software update option in the general settings....

    hi... can someone please help me.. i want to download the latest ios, but do not have the software update option in the general settings....

    Connect it to iTunes on a computer and update it from there.
    (73609)

  • HT4623 I do not have a software update option under my general settings.  How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

    I do not have a software update option under my general settings.  How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

    ... and the option to update the software from the iPod using Settings/General is not available on iOS 4 or earlier.
    You can get free Apps with iOS 3.x - providing they will run on the version you have. That's dependant upon your model of iPod. So before anything else, which version of iOS do you currently have on your iPod and do you know which model you own?
    For help in identifying your model, go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

  • HT4623 my first gen i pad does not have the software update selection on the general settings screen.  How do I update software.

    My first gen iPad does not offer the software update option on the general settings page.  How do I update without this selection

    That only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes.
    Connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases - you may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case. You can then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'.
    You can then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button.
    Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My iphone does not have the Software update button

    my iphone wont update it does not have a softwear update button please help how can i update my phone

    It won't if you're running iOS 4 and below.  You'll need to update the software by connecting your phone to your computer and updating through iTunes.

  • HT4623 my itouch does NOT have a software update button, how do I update it?

    So, how do i UPDATE the software on my old iTOUCH that doesn't have a 'software' update button?
    thanks
    2Teacher

    To update
    iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    A 1G iPod can go to iOS 3.1.3
    A 2G to 4.2.1
    A 3G to 5.1.1
    A 4G to 6
    Identifying iPod models
    Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.

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