How do I update my iPad to iOS 6

How do I update my iPad to ios6

If it's the original iPad, you can't.
If it's an iPad 2 or newer running an iOS version prior to 5.0, connect it to iTunes on a computer and update it from there.
If it's an iPad 2 or newer running iOS 5, see above, or update it from the device itself.
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  • How do I update my iPad to iOS, How do I update my iPad to iOS

    How do I update my iPad to iOS

    If you already have iOS 5+ installed then you should have a Settings > General > Software Update option for direct update on the iPad. If you have iOS 4 then you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes (you can also do it this way if you hae iOS 5+).
    To update via your computer, 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
    A first gen iPad should update to iOS 5.1.1 (it doesn't support iOS6).  An iPad 2, 3 or 4 should get updated to iOS 6.0.1, so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change.

  • HT4972 How do I update my iPad for iOS 5.1

    looking to download iOS 5.1 to my iPad 2.  How do I do it?

    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

  • How do I update my ipad to iOS 5?

    I don't know how to update my iPad. In my setting under General I don't have the tab called software update. Help please!

    Connect it to your computer and then use iTunes to upgrade the iPad
    Allan

  • How do I update my iPad to iOS 6.0?

    Details:
    Model: iPad 2 WiFi
    iOS 4.3.5
    iTunes Version 10.7
    OS X 10.8.1
    Problem: after downloading the iOS 6.0 update on iTunes, and verifying with apple, it says preparing iPad for update.
    Then it gives the following error messsage:
    The iPad "iPad" could not be updated. It is not eligible for the requested build. 
    I have tried the instructions provided on the Apple Support website (i.e making sure you're up to date, quitting iTunes, using a different USB port, and putting iPad in DFU mode, etc. nothing works! (tried 20+ times)
    Can anyone help me?

    Which instructions did you try?
    Did you try these?
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error1

  • How do I update my iPad 2, iOS 5.1 to 7.0 when there's no further update option?

    I need to update to 7.0, from 5.1 on iPad 2, so that I can use all functions and download apps.....,but there's no option to update beyond 5.1 and says it's updated. Help!!!!

    If it does not have a camera, then its a First generation iPad, and it cannot be updated past iOS 5.1.1.
    If it does have a camera then it can be update to iOS 7.1.2. However, if there is no Software Update Option in Settings, you will need to connect the iPad to a computer running iTunes and update through there.
    Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

  • HT1338 How do I update my iPad to iOS 5.0

    I am trying to update my update and am having trouble finding out how to do so

    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

  • How can I update an iPad to IOS 7 when the .ipsw is already in the software updates folder?

    I have already upgraded one iPad to IOS7 from iTunes. The .ipsw file is still in my ~/Library/iTunes/iPad Software Updates folder. Why, when I attempt to upgrade a second iPad, does iTunes want to start downloading it yet again? It's already there. Brain damage in iTunes? I have to limit my download activity due to my ISP (can't get another one yet).
    Thanks!
        Gary

    Please ignore this discussion. Problem resolved.

  • HT4972 I need to updated my iPad to iOS 5 but don't know how please help?

    How do I update my iPad to iOS 5 or better please I'm so lost I need help thanks

    You can download a complete iPad User Guide here: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/ipad_user_guide.pdf
    Also, Good Instructions http://www.tcgeeks.com/how-to-use-ipad-2/
    Apple - iPad - Guided Tours
    http://www.apple.com/ipad/videos/
    Watch the videos see all the amazing iPad apps in action. Learn how to use FaceTime, Mail, Safari, Videos, Maps, iBooks, App Store, and more.
    How to - Articles & User Guides & Tutorials
    http://www.iphone-mac.com/index.php/Index/howto/id/4/type/select
    iPad How-Tos  http://ipod.about.com/lr/ipad_how-tos/903396/1/
    You can download this guide to your iPad.
    iPad User Guide for iOS 5
    http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/ipad-user-guide-for-ios-5/id470308101?mt=11
     Cheers, Tom

  • 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

  • Updating my iPad to iOS 6.1.2 now that iOS 6.1.3 update is out

    How can I update my iPad to iOS 6.1.2 now that iOS 6.1.3 update is out

    You can't. THe time to update to 6.1.2 was before 6.1.3 came out. All you can access is the latest update.

  • How do I update my ipad to 7.0.3?

    How do I update my ipad to iOS 7.0.3?

    This process will upgrade the iPad to iOS 7.0.4, assuming you have an iPad 2 or newer.
    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

  • HT4972 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?

    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
    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 are updating using wifi, locate your iPad close to your router so you don't get a wifi dropout (can cause update corruption).
     Cheers, Tom

  • How can I update my iPad 3 to iOS 6 using iTunes

    How can I update my iPad 3 to iOS 6 using iTunes

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    See "Update your device using iTunes" > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

  • Hello. I recently updated my ipad to ios 8.1 and i can no longer connect it to my macbook (osx 10.5.8). itunes (10.6.3) does not recognize it. how can i delete around 3000 pics i imported to my ipad from my old macbook?

    hello. I recently updated my ipad to ios 8.1 and i can no longer connect it to my macbook (osx 10.5.8). itunes (10.6.3) does not recognize it. how can i delete around 3000 pics i imported to my ipad from my old macbook?

    Click here, buy a Mac OS X 10.6 DVD, and then run the 10.6.8 combo updater.
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