How do I update my ipad ios to ios 5 or 6

How do I update my ipad ios to ios 5 or 6. I plug it into my computer but all that happens is that it syncs and I still don't have an upgraded ios. I need step by step instructions

Philly_Phan wrote:
Connect again and look closely at the screen. A message will appear telling you that an update is available. Follow the on-screen instructions.
If that doesn't work, has the unit ever been jailbroke?

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See "Update your device using iTunes" > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

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Go to Settings > General > About and see what iOS version you are running. If it is lower than 5, you won't find the software update button. It was added when iOS 5 came out. The current iOS is 5.1.1. To update to the current OS, you'll need to connect to the computer you sync with (this is important - do not connect to a computer you do not sync with as you will lose you apps) and update the software in iTunes. Once you have updated to the 5.1.1, the software update button will be in Settings going forward. Make sure you have a lot of time. Updating from below 5 to 5 or higher is a somewhat lengthy process.
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http://www.macworld.com/article/1162925/how_to_upgrade_your_ios_device_to_ios_5. html

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   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
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     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
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Fatboy Butch wrote:
How do you update a IPad 1 to 6.0
You cannot.
The iPad 1 can only go as far as iOS 5.1.1

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i am hoving trouble updating my ipad (1) to ios 5 it says on my pc that ipad 1 is supported but once the download in itunes has finished it just says this device is not elegible for the requested build and stays on ios 4. something CAN YOU HELP?

Try this - Disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update.
 Cheers, Tom

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I want to bpdate my ipad to iOS 6.0 but when i go to Setting,General,system update, it says my system is fully updated when i only have iOS 5.1.1. how do i get iOS 6.0?

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Connect to itunes, and on the info tab, click the option to check for upgrade. If there is no choice, then your device cannot be upgraded.

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I am unable to download apps because my iOs is not up to date. No update shows up in my General settings, how do I update my iPad?

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 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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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.
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 Cheers, Tom

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