How do I upgrade my iPad 2 to iOS 6?

How do I get the upgrade to iOS 6 on my iPad 2?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. 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 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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How I can upgrade my iPad (iOS 3.2.2) to iOS 4.0.0 or later ?
I'm from Indonesia. I have my iPad (the first version) from 2 years ago. Now I have a trouble to download some apps in App Store just because of the requirements doesn't support for my iPad. Nowadays most of apps are need iOS 4.0.0 or iOS 5.0.0. Please help me to upgrade my iPad (iOS 3.2.2) to iOS 4.0.0 or later ??? I have no idea. Thank you.

You can only update to the current version (i.e. 5.1.1) as that is the only version that is 'signed' by Apple.
You will need the latest version of iTunes on your computer - you can check if you are up-to-date via, on a PC, 'Help > Check For Updates'.
When you have that installed, connect the iPad to your computer and on your computer's iTunes copy any purchases off the iPad via File > Transfer Purchases (you may also want to copy photos off the iPad as well) and then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'. You may also want to copy off the iPad any important documents, notes, files etc 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 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

HT4972 I want to upgrade my iPad to IOS 5. I understand the upgrade erases media content. If so, do I need to manually back it up? Where/how do I back it up? How do I restore it? content

I want to upgrade my iPad to IOS 5. I understand the upgrade erases media content. If so, do I need to manually back it up? Where/how do I back it up? How do I restore it? content

You can only update to the latest iOS which currently is iOS 5.1.1.
Connect your iPad to your computer and follow the prompts. If iTunes is not the latest version then you will be prompted to update that first. The same will then apply to your iPad. It will automatically do a backup unless you tell it otherwise and y will be prompted to restore from that backp in the latter part of the process.
Here's the link for th User Guide. Read and re-read it! http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad

My nightmare started when i upgrade my ipad to ios 7.0.2 i am not able access internet using cellular data, how can i revert to my old ios .

my nightmare started when i upgraded my ipad to ios 7.0.2 i am not able access internet using cellular data, how can i revert to my old ios.wifi is ok , but cellular data is a big prob.can anybody help me ?

Can't downgrade on iOS ...
Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings

HT1414 I have just upgraded my ipad to ios 5.1.1. I did a backup to itunes before the upgrade. I have been able to get my books & music back onto my ipad but how do I get my apps back onto my ipad?

I have just upgraded my ipad to ios 5.1.1. I did a backup to itunes before the upgrade. I have been able to get my books & music back onto my ipad but how do I get my apps back onto my ipad?

If the apps are not on your computer's iTunes (did you do File > Transfer Purchases prior to starting the update ?), then you could try downloading them to your computer (re-downloading) and then restoring to your backup and see if that restores them and their settings/content - a backup doesn't contain the actual apps, just their content/settings, so for the restore to work fully iTunes needs access to the apps so that it can restore them.

How can i upgrade my ipad ios from 4.3.3 if, when i go to general/settings, it never shows me there is an upgrade available?

How can i upgrade my ipad ios from 4.3.3 if, when i go to general/settings, it never shows me there is an upgrade available?

Follow these instructions: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972.

How to upgrade my ipad 1 ios 5.1.1 to ios 7

how to upgrade my ipad 1 ios 5.1.1 to ios 7?

Jhay003 wrote:
but i do not install the apps? appears is update to ios 6
That doesn't make a lot of sense but, as a guess, you're asking what to do if you want to install apps that require a higher version of the system software. And the answer is you can't install apps that require anything above 5.1.1

I just upgraded my iPad to iOS 7.1.1 and now my music is all staticky. How do I fix it?

I just upgraded my iPad to iOS 7.1.1 and now my music is all staticky. I want to listen to the music but it is hard to understand. What should I do?

Will I lose anything if I reset all the settings? Apps? Data? Etc....

How do I upgrade my iPod to iOS 4.3

How do I upgrade my iPod to iOS 4.3? it wont let me download any new apps and half of them dont even work anymore and it has erased all of my pictures

To update
iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 3.1.3
A 2G to 4.2.1
A 3G to 5.1.1
A 4G to 6
Identifying iPod models

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How do I upgrade my ipad to 106? thank you

I assume you mean iOS 6, yes. If so, it isn't available as of yet.

I have download iTune 10.5 on my PC but it can't syncronize with my iPad. It show on "Device" iPad and don't show anything in my iPad. I would like to upgrade my iPad to iOS 5.

How to upgrade my iPad to iOS 5 from my PC iTune. Due to my iPad said no charging after I connect by USB cable and iTune display iPad and don't show any other issue on screen.

Lets try the instructions again. If you don't see the Summary screen, let us know.
To update your software:
Connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad to your computer.
In iTunes, select your device (below Devices), and click the Summary button.
To see if a newer version of the iPod, iPhone, or iPad software is available, click “Check for Update.”
To install the software, click Update.

HT4623 I upgraded my ipad to ios 7 and it's one requesting a passcode have no idea what it is because I never had a passcode. Tried to connect to iTunes on my mac but still won't work

I upgraded my ipad to ios 7 and now it's asking for a passcode. Have no idea what to enter because I never needed a passcode. Connected it to iTunes on my mac but still doesn't work

Hi Lmprettyman,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
This article has more information on passcode lock and how to return your iPod to working order:
iOS: Forgotten passcode or device disabled after entering wrong passcode
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1212
If you have never synced your device with iTunes, or you do not have access to a computer
If you see one of following alerts, you need to erase the device:
"iTunes could not connect to the [device] because it is locked with a passcode. You must enter your passcode on the [device] before it can be used with iTunes."
"You haven't chosen to have [device] trust this computer"
If you have Find My iPhone enabled, you can use Remote Wipe to erase the contents of your device. If you have been using iCloud to back up, you may be able to restore the most recent backup to reset the passcode after the device has been erased.
Alternatively, place the device in recovery mode and restore it to erase the device:
Disconnect the USB cable from the device, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off the device: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for the device to shut down.
While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to the device. The device should turn on.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the Connect to iTunes screen.
iTunes will alert you that it has detected a device in recovery mode. Click OK, and then restore the device.
All the best,
Jeremy

HT1222 How do I upgrade my iPad 2

How do I upgrade my iPad to ios5

iOS 5 is no longer available for the iPad 2...
If you choose to update from iOS 4 it will update to the most Current Version which, at this moment in time, is iOS 6...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

How do I upgrade my ipad if I'm on version 4.3.2?

How do I upgrade my ipad if I'm on version 4.3.2? It doesn't work the same as other ipads that are on a 5.0 or greater version. Please advise.

See
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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 to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - You may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

How do I upgrade my ipod touch ios 4.2.1 to ios 4.3

How do I upgrade my ipod touch ios 4.2.1 to ios 4.3 from iTunes?

That would be because iOS 4.3.x is not supported for the iPod Touch generation you have.
Identifying iPod models

After upgrading my ipad to ios 7, text messaging doesn't work

after upgrading my ipad to ios 7, text messaging doesn't work

Assuming you have Messages on. You can try two things the first is a simpler than the second. Go to this site https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/, click on Manage your ID, log in and check if your Apple ID for your Messages and FaceTime apps is the the same as your primary email address. When I went there I saw a message that I should make them the same, for some reason they weren't, after I clicked on the submit to make them the same I haven't had any problem with either. Previously I kept getting signed out of both and had to constantly reenter my password to get them working. Quite a few times they wouldn't connect at all.
The second thing you can try is in Settings - General - Reset, and reset all settings. You will then have to reenter a lot of information such as account user names and passwords but this seemed to correct things for a lot of people. The first option is easier and worked for me so I'd give it a try.

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