HT1414 is it possible to update your ipad without backing it up or transferring purchases when using another computer

Is it possible to update your ipad 2 to the latest software without backing it up or transferring purchases to another computer other then your own?

What iOS version are you on ? If 5+ then as I said, you can do it directly on the iPad via Settings > General > Software Update.
If you are on iOS 4 then you will need to connect to your computer's iTunes and transfer purchases and do a backup - updating to iOS 5+ from 4 or below will backup up the iPad, wipe the iPad, install iOS 5.1, and restore your backup and iTunes media content (if you don't transfer purchases and backup then that content will no longer be on the iPad after the update). Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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  • HT1414 itune cannot restore or update my ipad without the passcode. My kid forgot the passcode.

    There must be a way.  I cannot restore or update my 1st gen Ipad because it is locked with a passcode. help....

    Connect in recovery mode and restore, you'll get the option to reset the passcode during this process:
    iOS: Unable to update or restore and iPhone and iPod touch: Wrong passcode results in red disabled screen
    If you cannot remember the passcode, you will need to restore your device using the computer with which you last synced it. This allows you to reset your passcode and resync the data from the device (or restore from a backup). If you restore on a different computer that was never synced with the device, you will be able to unlock the device for use and remove the passcode, but your data will not be present. Refer to Updating and restoring iPhone, iPad and iPod touch software.

  • How to update your iPad without deleting anything?

    I now updated my iTunes on the computer to version 5.0.1. Now i want to update my iPad to new software.
    Right now my version is 4.3.3 and i want to update it. It says if i update it all apps, music files and purchased iTunes things will be deleted !
    okay, hold up ! NOOOO ! i bought like 3 iTunes gift cards adding up to $150 and i pretty much wasted it all !
    there is no way in the world i'm going to waste that much! and if i delete my apps, i play sims free play and i bought simoleons. i play temple run,
    i got 7 million and unlocked everything !! i saved all the pics off glee and stuff.
    Can someone specificly tell me how this can be prevented. I try puttng them in folders but they won't transfer.
    I really need the new software, my iPad is laggy at times and it exits to the home screen when i press some things..
    PLEASE HELP!

    I assume you have been using this computer to sync your ipad before.  Right?  So don't worry.
    When you connect your ipad to your computer, the first thing you will see in iTunes is, it is doing a backup.  This backup will backup all your stuff from your ipad including, Apps, music, photos, videos, emails, data, configurations, settings etc etc. 
    You can double check your backup file after the sync is completed.  Go to iTunes menu, Edit, Preference.  Click on the Device tab which will list number of backups with dates including your last backup with date & Time.
    After you have competed the update, Itunes will wipe out everything from your iPad and ask you whether you want to setup as a new device or Restore from Backup.  Choose Restore from backup and make sure you select the last correct backup (check date & time).  Everything will be going back to your iPad with the new IOS.

  • HT1338 is it possible to update your os x 10.4.11 online?

    is it possible to update your os x 10.4.11 online?

    Nope. All major versions of OS X must be purchased. Mountain Lion is downloadable from the App Store after purchase.
    Upgrading to Snow Leopard, Lion, or Mountain Lion
    Upgrading to Snow Leopard
    You can purchase Snow Leopard by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The price is $19.99 plus tax. You will receive physical media - DVD - by mail.
    Third-party sources for Snow Leopard are:
    Snow Leopard from Amazon.com
    Snow Leopard from eBay
    After you install Snow Leopard you will have to download and install the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1 to update Snow Leopard to 10.6.8 and give you access to the App Store.
    Before upgrading check that you computer meets the minimum requirements:
    Snow Leopard General requirements
      1. Mac computer with an Intel processor
      2. 1GB of memory
      3. 5GB of available disk space
      4. DVD drive for installation
      5. Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may
          apply.
      6. Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
    Upgrading to Lion
    First, you need to upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 as stated above.
    You can purchase Lion by contacting Customer Service: Contacting Apple for support and service - this includes international calling numbers. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax.  It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
    Before upgrading check that you computer meets the minimum requirements:
    Lion System Requirements
      1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, or
          Xeon processor
      2. 2GB of memory
      3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
      4. 7GB of available space
      5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
    Upgrading to Mountain Lion
    Be sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
    Apple - OS X Mountain Lion - Read the technical specifications.
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion
      1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
      2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
      3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
      4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
      5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
      6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
      7. Xserve (Early 2009)
    Are my applications compatible?
    See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps - App compatibility and feature support for OS X & iOS.
    Am I eligible for the free upgrade?
    See Apple - Free OS X Mountain Lion upgrade Program.
    For a complete How-To introduction from Apple see Apple - Upgrade your Mac to OS X Mountain Lion.

  • HT4623 Isit possible to update an iPad 1st gen OS 5.1.1 to OS 6?

    Is it possible to update an iPad 1st gen OS 5.1.1 to OS 6?
    Could be easier than find allll the old apps I had and I now are upgraded to a more recient OS

    If there were older versions of those apps that worked with iOS 5, you can try:
    App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps
    Or find alternative compatible apps:
    Finding iOS Apps Compatible with Older Devices

  • TS2734 Is it possible to find an IPAd without find my Iphone activated?

    Is it possible to find an IPAd without find my Iphone activated?

    One word.  NO
    Sorry.  If you have lost your iPad, immediately go to iTunes and change your Apple ID password.  Change your email passwords.  Change the passwords you use for any app tied to a credit card.

  • Is it possible to change my ipad-3 back panel as it has been damaged in the corners and how much does it cost me

    is it possible to change my ipad-3 back panel as it has been damaged in the corners and how much does it cost me.

    Apple's Limited Warranty http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/ for iPad excludes coverage for damage resulting from accident, disassembly, unauthorized service and unauthorized modifications.
    Out-of-Warranty Service
         If you own an iPad that is ineligible for warranty service but is eligible for Out-of-Warranty (OOW) Service, Apple will replace (Apple doesn't repair) your iPad with an iPad that is new or equivalent to new in both performance and reliability for the Out-of-Warranty Service fee listed below. (The replacement will most likely be a refurbished iPad in a brown box, however, it has a new screen, back and battery.)   
    iPad model
    Out-of-Warranty Service Fee
    iPad mini
    $219
    iPad 3rd, 4th generation
    $299
    iPad 2, iPad
    $249
    A $6.95 shipping fee will be added if service is arranged through Apple and requires shipping. All fees are in US dollars and are subject to local tax.
    Certain damage is ineligible for out-of-warranty service, including catastrophic damage, such as the device separating into multiple pieces, and inoperability caused by unauthorized modifications. However, an iPad that has failed due to contact with liquid may be eligible for out-of-warranty service. See http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&geo=United_States&product=ipad
    Make a Genius Bar Reservation
    http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
    You may can get the iPad repaired at 3rd party repair sources for less $, however, any remaining Apple warranty will be voided.
    iCracked - Broken iPhone, iPod or iPad
    http://www.icracked.com/
    iReVamp Electronics Screen Repair ($99)
    http://www.irevampelectronics.com/ipad-2-broken-glass-screen-repair.html
    iPad Repair & Screen Replacement Services
    http://www.ifixyouri.com/16-ipad-repairs
    RepairZoom iPad Repair
    http://www.repairzoom.com/ipad-repair.html
    Mission Repair
    http://www.missionrepair.com/Apple_iPad_Repair_Services_s/431.htm
    iGadgetResQ
    http://www.igadgetresq.com/ipad-repair/
    Do It Yourself iPad Reapir
    http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iPad
     Cheers, Tom

  • Is it possible to have your music and videos saved on different external drives and use the same iTunes library?

    Is it possible to have your music and videos saved on different external drives and use the same iTunes library?
    I am running out of space on my external hard drive and would like to split the movies and music between two external drives while using the same iTunes library is this possible.
    My library is stored on the external drive all of my music etc is stored.

    Yes.

  • I was 3-4 updates behind on ipad. Did back-up, installed update to ipad now how do I get my purchased apps back on my ipad?

    I was 3-4 updates behind on ipad. Did back-up, installed update to ipad now how do I get my purchased apps back on my ipad? I assume they didn't back up to cloud since that came with this update. I can see all my purchased apps but no way to transfer them back to my ipad from whereever they are.  Wish itunes was more user friendly.  Help please.

    If you are running iTunes 11 and if you didn't figure this out yet, when you launch iTunes - go to View>Show Sidebar from the menu at the top of the screen. Once you can see the sidebar, iTunes looks so much more familiar.
    The "new look" iTunes doesn't appeal all that much to me, I just want the functionality that I have always had. It's still there, its just been hidden with a lot of fluff and visual wow that I really don't care about .... Just my opinion.

  • How do you unlock your ipad without a passcode if it wasnt setup through itunes

    How do you unlock your ipad without a passcode if it wasnt setup through itunes

    How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
    iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
    http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
    How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
    http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
    Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
    http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
    You may have to do this several times.
    Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
    Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
    I reached out to my PLN on Twitter and had some help from a few people through retweets and a couple of clarification tweets. I love that so many are willing to help out so quickly. Through this I also learned that I look like Lt. Riker from Star Trek (thanks @FillineMachine).
    Through some trial and error (and a little sheer luck), I was able to reactivate the iPad without loosing any data. Note, this will only work on the computer it last synced with. Here’s how:
    1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
    2. Open iTunes with the iPad disconnected.
    3. Connect the iPad to the computer and wait for it to show up in the devices section in iTunes.
    4. Click on the iPad name when it appears and you will be given the option to restore a backup or setup as a new iPad (since it is locked).
    5. Click ‘Setup as new iPad’ and then click restore.
    6. The iPad will start backing up before it does the full restore and sync. CANCEL THE BACKUP IMMEDIATELY. You do this by clicking the small x in the status window in iTunes.
    7. When the backup cancels, it immediately starts syncing – cancel this as well using the same small x in the iTunes status window.
    8. The first stage in the restore process unlocks the iPad, you are basically just canceling out the restore process as soon as it reactivates the iPad.
    If done correctly, you will experience no data loss and the result will be a reactivated iPad. I have now tried this with about 5 iPads that were locked identically by students and each time it worked like a charm.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
     Cheers, Tom

  • I always update my iPad without any problem , but this time for the iOS 7 , it is still downloading from yesterday more than 24 hours and as a result I can't open any email . So can you help me or tell me what went wrong

    I always update my iPad without any problem , but this time it didn't work out . My iPad 4 is still downloading from yesterday and I can not meanwhile open any website or any mail . Can you tell me what went wrong ??

    Try reset iPad
    Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears
    Note: Data will not be affected.

  • How to get internet on your ipad without having to hook up a ub cord to your computer

    How do you get internet access on your ipad without having to hook up your ub cord to the computer

    iPad is a WiFi and/or 3G device.
    In order to use it as the wireless device it was intended, the easiest methods are either buy a WiFi router and if your computer is lacking any type of WiFi capability, you hook up your Internet connection directly to the router, then another wired Ethernet connection to your computer.
    You'll need to configure the router via the supplied software for your computer or supplied instructions.
    Once the router is set up, you should be able to turn on the wifi connection in the Settings app on your iPad.
    Your iPad should see the new wifi signal. Follow any instructions that follow to allow you to connect to the WiFi signal and you should be good to go to be able to use the internet and check your email wirelessly on your iPad.
    If you computer has WiFi capability already, instead of purchasing a router, you can purchase an Apple Airport Express. Plug it in to the wall, hook your internet connection to this. Install the Airport Express software to your computer. Configure the AE and your computer to pick up the AE Wifi signals via both the AE software and network software on your computer.
    This way both your computer and iPad can share the wifi signal from the Airport Express.
    If you own a Mac, there is a an easy procedure for setting up and using an Airport Express with both iPad and Mac.
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/AirPort_Express_Setup_Guide.pdf

  • How do you delete photos from your iPad without deleting them from your Mac or iCloud?

    How do you delete photos from your iPad without deleting them from your Mac or iCloud?

    in iPad to Delete a photo or video: Tap trash icon. If you don’t see trash icon, tap the screen to display the controls.
    If they were added from your computer, you need to Sync and uncheck them and then sync again...
    Ipad User Guide  Page 61
    http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipad_2_user_guide.pdf

  • HT1212 I've forgotten my ipad passcode but when I try to restore on the computer it won't let me as I have to turn "find your ipad" off but i don't know how when I can't use the  ipad itself. How do I do this on the cloud?

    I've forgotten my ipad passcode but when I try to restore on the computer it won't let me as I have to turn "find your ipad" off but i don't know how when I can't use the  ipad itself. How do I do this on the cloud?

    If the iPad was running iOS 7,  iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
    How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
    http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipad/ipad-troubleshooting-repair-faq/ipad- how-to-unlock-open-forgot-code-passcode-password-login.html
    iOS: Device disabled after entering wrong passcode
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
    How can I unlock my iPad if I forgot the passcode?
    http://tinyurl.com/7ndy8tb
    How to Reset a Forgotten Password for an iOS Device
    http://www.wikihow.com/Reset-a-Forgotten-Password-for-an-iOS-Device
    Using iPhone/iPad Recovery Mode
    http://ipod.about.com/od/iphonetroubleshooting/a/Iphone-Recovery-Mode.htm
    Saw this solution on another post about an iPad in a school environment. Might work on your iPad so you won't lose everything.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    ‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
    Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
    I reached out to my PLN on Twitter and had some help from a few people through retweets and a couple of clarification tweets. I love that so many are willing to help out so quickly. Through this I also learned that I look like Lt. Riker from Star Trek (thanks @FillineMachine).
    Through some trial and error (and a little sheer luck), I was able to reactivate the iPad without loosing any data. Note, this will only work on the computer it last synced with. Here’s how:
    1. Configurator is useless in reactivating a locked iPad. You will only be able to completely reformat the iPad using Configurator. If that’s ok with you, go for it – otherwise don’t waste your time trying to figure it out.
    2. Open iTunes with the iPad disconnected.
    3. Connect the iPad to the computer and wait for it to show up in the devices section in iTunes.
    4. Click on the iPad name when it appears and you will be given the option to restore a backup or setup as a new iPad (since it is locked).
    5. Click ‘Setup as new iPad’ and then click restore.
    6. The iPad will start backing up before it does the full restore and sync. CANCEL THE BACKUP IMMEDIATELY. You do this by clicking the small x in the status window in iTunes.
    7. When the backup cancels, it immediately starts syncing – cancel this as well using the same small x in the iTunes status window.
    8. The first stage in the restore process unlocks the iPad, you are basically just cancelling out the restore process as soon as it reactivates the iPad.
    If done correctly, you will experience no data loss and the result will be a reactivated iPad. I have now tried this with about 5 iPads that were locked identically by students and each time it worked like a charm.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Try it and good luck. You have nothing more to lose if it doesn't work for you.
     Cheers, Tom

  • Our ipad 1 goes to a black screen periodically when using the internet.

    Our iPad 1 goes to a black screen periodically when using the internet. We have to hit the home button and hope we end up back at the site we were previously at. We have updated the iPad, but it still happens. Any suggestions on a solution?

    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...
    Wait for the Apple logo to Appear...
    Usually takes about 15 - 20 Seconds... ( But can take Longer...)
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