Cannot update original iPad to iOS 5

I tried this over and over with no luck. It says iPad cannot be restored or the device isn't eligible for requested build. Any ideas

Try this - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)
If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1. 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).
 Cheers, Tom

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Thanks in advance!

Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
If you have no compelling reason for the update TODAY, wait a day or three and try again.
In the announcement yesterday, Apple said there are over 300 million iOS devices (combined sales of iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad since 2007) out there, and 62 million were sold in the last quarter.
So many of those multiple millions of people worldwide have been notified within the last 24 hours that their iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches have the iOS 5.1 update available.
Even with the huge server farms Apple has installed, when millions of people try to download the same update at the same time, network congestion happens.
If possible, download the iOS update to your Mac. Then you can install it on all your iDevices 'offline' at your convenience.

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If you downloaded the correct version for your iPad model (and the different models have different ipsw files), then you should be able to navigate to it in iTunes by pressing and holding the shift key on Windows (command key on Mac) when clicking the Check For Updates button.
Message was edited by: King_Penguin

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Try This...
Close All Open Apps... Sign Out of your Account... Perform a Reset... Try again...
Reset ( No Data will be Lost )
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
If no joy...
Reset all settings
Settings > General > Reset > Reset all Settings.
This will return all iDevice settings to factory defaults... you will not lose any data.... But you will have to re-enter all of the device settings.

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... and by the way it's not only older iPads that do not support iOS 6. The original iPhone, iPhone 3G (second generation iPhone), and many iPods do not support it either.
And, as this article shows, newer but not very new generations (e.g., iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4) support some but not all features. Here's more detail:
HT5457

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I just update my iPad to iOS 7.1.2 and then I cannot rotate screen. I'm sure I did not lock orientation.
i Look through the 'setting' and restart my device but they doesn't work.
This update is so terrible! I didn't have that problem before!

iPhone, iPad or iPod screen will not rotate, fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2013/03/iphone-ipad-or-ipod-screen-will-not-rotate-fix/
iOS Screen Does Not Rotate
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3805
 Cheers, Tom

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"original camera" ? Do you have a different one now?
Not working how? Does the photo app not display, does the camera not show what it's pointing to? Tell us how it's not working.

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How are you trying to update, via wifi or itunes? If using one, then try the other.
What version do you currently have now?

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Of course you can try the previous version again to see if it solves the problem, although you'll be less secure because you would be missing the latest fixes.
If you'd be willing to get back to Thunderbird, say if your frustration level with your new app would increase too much, please see our article [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cannot-send-messages cannot send messages] for further help.
In all other cases I'd appreciate it if you could mark this as answer so we know you don't need further help.

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Hi!
I've just updated my iPad to iOS 7.02 and I'm not able now to download new apps nor update the version of the existing ones. All of them are "waiting"... for ever.Even, when trying to download a new app, a "dratf" icon appears on the ipad, not the app's own icon...
I've tried to switch off and on the iPad, disconnect and reconnect the itunes id... and nothing works. Even deleting an app, to download it again, doesn't work. It even doesn't ask for my password!!! (Stays with the small square with a circle around, the one that gets "bolder" while downloading... but it doesn't get bolder now. Just stay...).
Any suggestions? I wouldn't like to reset the iPad, since I've got data in some apps that I wouldn't like lo loose...
By the way, I can not either delete some apps with thos "draft" icons... even when the alert that appears when trying to do that is shown and select "ok".
Thank you in advance!
Best Regards,
Carlos.

Hi,
Thank you, Once_was_lost, but it doesn't work either. I tried it yesterday as an option (I think you're referring to the options of those apps in the settings app).
The problems are still here... I've been able to update some apps using the PC itunes (connecting the app to it), but all the other apps are still "wating", and I have two new strange things:
* I cannnot remove the apps that are downloading (at least those that are supposed to be downolading ) . But I could remove one from the PC... and now there is an "empty line" in the "to update apps list".
* Stranger: though I cannot download new apps or music from the store, I can do in-app purchases!!! In that case, I'm asked for the password and the item downloads. How is it possible?????
I can download with the same user in the PC, in the iPhone... but not in the iPad .
I'm getting mad...

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When it comes to using AirPrint and it is not seeing your printer, the check the troubleshooting below to get it sorted out. You have already made sure it is on the same wireless network, so check to make sure that the printer does not need attention with any errors and check Epson’s website if there is any firmware updates for the printer.
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311
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Make sure your printer has paper, and enough ink or toner installed.
Make sure your printer is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iOS device.
Make sure your printer has power and is turned on. Try turning your printer off and then back on again to see if it resolves your issue.
Check to see if your printer has any error lights or indicators displayed on the printer's control panel. Check the documentation that came with your printer to clear any errors displayed.
Check with your printer's manufacturer to see if any firmware updates are available for your printer. Check your printer's documentation or contact the printer vendor for more information. A firmware update may be available, even if you just bought your printer.
Take it easy,
-Norm G.

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