HT4623 Why does my iPhone 4 not have the Software update option when I go into the settings?

Why does my iphone 4 not have the Software update option when I go into my settings to get updates?

That was made available in iOS 5. To update, you may need to connect to iTunes

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    Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    my general button does not have a Software Update option....why? I am trying to update my Ipad 2 and it wont give the option to do so.

    Because it's running an iOS version prior to 5.0 and must be updated from iTunes on a computer.
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    OSX:     http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591

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    Hi,
    I am really struggling to update my iphone software. I believe that I am currently on version 4.2.1 and would like to update yet my general settings menu does not offer a software update option.
    What would be the best steps to take?
    Any help would be great.
    Thanks
    T

    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
    If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
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    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.
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    For help in identifying your model, go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

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    When I try to open the iphoto it keeps on asking for the software update, but when I click on the software update it says that all the software in the computer are up to date. I still cant open the iphoto, what should I do?

    How old is your Mac? If it's very recent you need to update via the App Store
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    Otherwise you update via Softare Update
    If you have moved iPhoto from the default location (i.e. into a Folder) then the updater won't find it. Move it back.
    If you have renamed iPhoto, the updater won't find it. Change it back.
    Regards
    TD

  • HT4623 My iPad 2 was does not have a software update option under settings?  I bought it on ebay, is there a way to get it on there?

    My iPad 2 does not have a Softwarw Update options under the settings menu...any way I can get it on there?

    Update to IOS 5 or higher
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My general settings page does not have a software update option, any ideas on what to do?

    My general settings page does not have the software update option on it does anyone know what I need to do? Was trying to update iOS

    The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 then you will need to follow the second part of that article and 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'.
    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
    If it's a first gen iPad then it should be update to iOS 5.1.1, if it's an iPad 2 (or 3) then it will update to iOS 6 (so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change).

  • HT4623 I have the first edition iPad, and do not have a "software update" option in my settings general. How do I upgrade to ios 5?

    How do I upgrade software on sn iPad without the software update option in settings?

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    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?????????????

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  • HT4623 What if it doesn't have a "software update" Option in General?

    I'm trying to update my Ipod Touch but in the instructions it says to go onto the "Software Update" option, but mines doesn't have that. What shall I do?

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    A 3G to 5.1.1
    A 4G to 6
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  • I want to update my ipad 1 to ios5 but i do not have a software update option in my settings

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