Can I update my iPad first generation to ios 6?

iOS 6-- can I update my iPad (first generation) with it? It appears I cannot, but I want to make sure.

No, unfortunately not the 1st gen iPads... The new iOS 6 will run on the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and iPhone 5; the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad; and the fourth- and fifth-generation iPod touch.
Hope this answers your question.
~Joe

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I need to download banking apps and facebook but it wont let me without updating to 7.0.1. or whatever it is .... i tried to update and it says i have the most current version of the IOS.

Sorry but it the end of the road for the ipad 1 IOS. 5.1.1 is has far has it can be upgrade two
Time two move on and upgrade two ipad 2 Or get the ipad mini 2. Or ipad air.

How can I upgrade my iPad first generation with iOS 5 to iOS 6

HOw can I upgrade my first generation iPad from iOS 5 to iOS 6? Thanks

It can't be updated past 5.1.1.
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Why can I not update my iPad first generation to the latest software?

Why can I not update my iPad first generation to the latest software?

Which version of iOS is supported is a decision made by each
individual software developer. If there is an app that is not available
in iOS 5, contact the developer to see if they can provide a version
compatible with your iOS.
Perhaps one of these links may help:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Vintapps 3.1.3 - paid app.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.

I have an Ipad first generation with IOS 5.1.1. and I have just got a new ipad mini. Should I use the back up of the old Ipad from Itunes copy to configure the new one, or it is better to configure the new one from scratch?

I have an Ipad first generation with IOS 5.1.1. and I have just got a new ipad mini. Should I use the back up copy of the old Ipad from Itunes to configure the new one, or it is better to configure the new one from scratch?

Contrary to the opinion above, I see no reason whatsoever why you can't set up the new iPad from the backup of the old one. Obviously you will have app updates to make and complete and that sort of thing, but if you want to retain all of your app data and device settings (some of which will change because of the updated iOS), I would certainly restore from the backup first.
If you find that to be problematic, you can always start all over again.

I can't update my iPod 4th generation to ios 6

I can't update my iPod 4th generation to ios 6... I've updated my iTunes to 10.7 checked my security software tried restoring my iPod and then downloading on my device and my laptop. When I connect it to the computer I try downloading & updating and only downloading.. Still nothing I get error messages, can't connect to update server messages.. I'm just thinking about giving up... What the heck do i do !!??? Will the local apple store do it for me and what's so going to be on the 5th gen I may just wait and get that one. Please help.

Are you sure you have a proper Internet connection? Make sure your iPod is connected to your computer, and you have an Internet connection.
Don't even get me started on the iPod Touch 5G, I actually own an iPod Touch 4G, and I've considered a lot about if I should get the new one. At first look, you might be sold by the features Apple has on their iPod Touch page. It has a taller screen that's a 4-inch Retina Display, has a much better camera with a flash, and comes with iOS 6 preinstalled with Siri. But the real breakthrough comes with the new connector. It's called Lighting, and it's much smaller. But if you have a dock connector that comes with some cars, and maybe a set of speakers or docking stations as alarm clocks, I encourage you not to get the new one. The usage of your old connectors requires a $30 adapter, which is a ridiculous price. And who knows how secure the adapters will be with your docking stations? I personally think Apple has crossed the line. If they are to put a new connector with their new products, they should ship with an adapter in the box, at least at first. This is why I strongly encourage you NOT to get the new 5th generation iPod Touch.
Sorry if I went a little off-topic there, but I wanted to get my point across. For your updating to iOS 6, I reccommend you check out other discussions in the support comunity, and see what other contributors have to say. Or go on Google and search your error messages, possibly someone might've already went through the same problem as you did. I really hope this helped!

HT4623 Why I can't update my iPad 2 to the iOS 7

Why I can't update my iPad 2 to the iOS 7

Are you trying to update OTA (over the air) on the iPad itself? To do so, you need to have iOS 5.x or above installed. The OTA update feature was added with this version. If you are running below iOS 5.x, you need to use your PC to update the iPad to the newest iOS 7.
Check your iOS version: Settings>General>About
The number displayed under "Version" is your current iOS version.

HT4623 How can I update my iPad 2, older than iOS 5, with ios7?

How can I update my iPad 2, iOS 4.3.5, to the new version iOS 7?

Please backup before you proceed with update.
Backup and Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

How can i update my ipod 1st generation from IOS 4.2.1 to 5.0

how can i update my ipod from IOS 4.2.1 to 5.0

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; there isn't a Software Update option in General on iOS versions prior to 5.0. It can only be updated directly to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware.
The maximum iOS version for the first generation iPod touch and original iPhone is 3.1.3.
The maximum iOS version for the second generation iPod touch and the iPhone 3G is 4.2.1.
The maximum iOS version for the third generation iPod touch and original iPad is 5.1.1.
The maximum iOS version for the fourth generation iPod touch and iPhone 3GS is 6.1.6.
If you don't know what device you have, append the last three characters of its serial number to http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords= and load the page.
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Can I update several iPads from one downloaded iOS 7 update

Hi there,
I need to update several ipads to iOS7 and was wondering if it's possible to download the update once, perhaps through iTunes, and then updating all the iPads from that.
I can't see if this is an available option anywhere. All the iPads are under my appleid if that makes any difference. I'm on iTunes 11 as well.
Thanks in advance,
Maz

Hi there,
Actually, there is a way to do this... There are various updates on the net for each specific model... i.e. 3G or WiFi, generation 2, 3, or 4 etc...
Download the specific update as a downloadable file from the internet.
Save it on the desktop (or wherever).
Attach the ipad to the PC and iTunes will say that there is an update available. DO NOT run this but cancel.
Run a backup of the iPad. (And also perhaps, copy all the pics/other files etc. and save them to your PC)
Press <Shift> and Update button on the Summary screen in iTunes and navigate to source file (which in my case is on the desktop).
Perform the update.
Go through the setup procedure on the iPad without doing any further restores etc. No further action SHOULD be necessary from iTunes.
Note: all the updates worked without having to do a restore of the backup I made but obviously, it's best to do one just in case.
All files/apps/photos/music were left intact.
Good luck.
Maz

I can't update my iPad to the latest iOS

It doesn't give me the option to update

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.
Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update. After you update an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

I can't update my ipod 4th generation to iOS 6.1.6

Hey guys,
I have an iPod 4G that currently has an iOS of 5.1.1
I tried a few times to update it to iOS 6.1.6 but whenever I do I get the error message:
"Software Update Failed; An error occured downloading iOS 6.1.6."
When i try on iTunes, I get to about a quarter of the way howver an error message pops up saying:
"There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod the network connections timed out."
Does anyone know why the update is not working?

Check for hardware issues
Try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good. Also, confirm your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers. If you still see the alert when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
Common errors: 1, 10-47, 1002, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1000-1020.
Configure your security software
Check your security software and settings, which can block ports and prevent connection to Apple servers during update and restore.
Common errors: 2, 4, 6, 9, 1000, 1611, 9006, 9807, 9844. Sometimes as a result of this issue, a device might stop responding during the restore process.
Try on another computer.
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Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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HT3529 After update my iPad (four generation) to iOS 6.1.3 I can't send picture anymore from iMessage.

Sending text or links works fine but pictures are not send it. I try to different people and doesn't work. Before update to iOS 6.1.3 every thing was ok.

Looks like it is affecting a number of people. It is the 6.1.3 update!
Hopefully someone from apple can jump on this forum and tell us when a fix will be issued.
I am currently in another country away from my fiancée, and not being able to send pictures with wedding ideas is frustrating.
I have done multiple tests, and can't get this to work over 3G or Wi-Fi.
Come on Apple, can someone please comment??
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TS3274 Can't update my iPad 4th generation software.

I click on settings>general>software update and it just keeps loading.. It's been like this for 20mins now.
Even if there is no new update, shouldn't it say "your software is up to date".. Help?

iOS 6.1.3 is the current version (until iOS 7 is released tomorrow) - but yes, if you already have that on it then it should say 'iOS 6.1.3 Your software is up to date.'
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If that doesn't fix it then try a soft-reset and see if it works after the iPad has restarted : press and hold both the sleep and home buttons for about 10 to 15 seconds (ignore the red slider), after which the Apple logo should appear - you won't lose any content, it's the iPad equivalent of a reboot.

HT4972 Can iPad first generation be updated to iOS 5?

Can iPad, first generation be updated with iOS 5? How?

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