HT1904 My iPad has no software listed to update

Cannot update because there is no software listed in settings and when I try to buy it I am told the system does not support it

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. 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).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

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HT2404 My iPad has no software update in setting/general

I need to upgrade my iPad software to ioS 5 to be able to download an app to store pptx files, but my iPad has no software update in setting/general. Is there any solution for it?

You need to update it from iTunes on a computer and not from the device itself.
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HT4623 My iPad has know software up date

My iPad has know software up date

Because you do not have iOS 5 or later installed. You need to use iTunes to upgrade:
Upgrading iOS
   1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
   4. iPad Support
     a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
          Tap Settings > General > Software Update
     If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
     b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
     c. Resolving update problems
        1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
        2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

HT201412 My ipad has a software problem and does not work, request that it is loaded the software and there is no way that the operating system loads, is not restored. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

My ipad has a software problem and does not work, request that it is loaded the software and there is no way that the operating system loads, is not restored. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

This is an iPad user to user forum, so you are not addressing Apple. Depending on how many user helpers are on-line, it may take several hours, or longer, to get a response.
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.) No data/files will be erased.
Frozen or unresponsive iPad
Resolve these most common issues:
    •    Display remains black or blank
    •    Touch screen not responding
    •    Application unexpectedly closes or freezes
http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
iPad Frozen, not responding, how to fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/07/ipad-frozen-not-responding-how-to-fix/
iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad
http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad
Black or Blank Screen on iPad or iPhone
http://appletoolbox.com/2012/10/black-or-blank-screen-on-ipad-or-iphone/
What to Do When Your iPad Won't Turn On
http://ipad.about.com/od/iPad_Troubleshooting/ss/What-To-Do-When-Your-Ipad-Wo-No t-Turn-On.htm
iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3281
Home button not working or unresponsive, fix
http://appletoolbox.com/2013/04/home-button-not-working-or-unresponsive-fix/
Fixing an iPad Home Button
http://tinyurl.com/om6rd6u
iPad: Basic troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
 Cheers, Tom

My iPad has a software problem within the first year, but I am in South Africa.

My iPad has a software problem within the first year. When I bought it, I took an Apple care plan with it. At the moment I am in South Africa for my internship and when I go to a premium reseller, they are not able to fix my iPad or change it because they say that they are not an official Apple store. What should I do now? I stay here till the end of December and I would like to use it during my internship.

We're regular users like you and know no secret magick Apple engineer incantation. If you care to detail what the problem is, we will do our best to help.

HT4623 My iPad has no software update "button" ???

My iPad has no Software update button in the General tab. How do I fix?

The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 then you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes.
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

My iPad has frozen while trying to update apps. How do I fix it?

My ipad has frozen while I was updating some apps. How do I fix it?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
Try restarting. If it doesn't promopt you with the power bar to slide it off, then follow the reset directions also listed on that page.

HT4972 My iPad has no software updates listed but is only ios4

My iPad 2 doesn't show any software updates available in the settings. Always connected to wifi but no dice. Currently at iOS4. Help?

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

Ipad has been backed up for update but seems to be stuck in restoring ipad software

hi can anyone help doing update on ipad as havent had a lap top for quite a while it was well in need of an update it has done its back up but has now been stuck in restoring ipad software for at least 3 hours do i leave it or what can i do :? please help

What do you see on the screen?
You could try a forced restart - simultaneously hold down the power and home buttons until the screen turns black and you see the Apple icon

HT4972 My pc will not download the update and my iPad has no software update on settings/general. How can I update my pad?

How can I update my iPad?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. 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).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 My iPad has no software up date in general how can I update os?

In general I have no soltware uP date line how do I upgrade os?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. For the iPad Mini the iOS is 6.0.2. 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 know if my iPad has iO5 software

The version mentioned on my ipad2 is 5.0.1 does it mean it is iO5?

Press and hold any of the apps and after a couple of seconds or so they should start to shake. Then press the 'x' in the left corner to delete the ones that you don't want, and when you've finished deleting press the home button so as to stop the shaking. You cannot delete any of the Apple built-in apps e.g. Music, App Store, Game Centre etc. If you don't get the 'x' on any of the apps that you've downloaded then check that Settings > General > Restrictions > Deleting Apps isn't set 'off'

My ipad has frozen since trying to update ios 8

I have been trying to update to IOS 8. But my pad has now stopped responding all together. All I have is a screen with the itunes logo and a charging lead under it. apart from that the pad is doing nothing.

FORCE IPAD INTO RECOVERY MODE
1. Turn off iPad
2. Turn on computer and launch iTunes (make sure you have the latest version of iTune)
3. Plug USB cable into computer's USB port
4. Hold Home button down and plug the other end of cable into docking port.
DO NOT RELEASE BUTTON until you see picture of iTunes and plug
5. Release Home button.
ON COMPUTER
6. iTunes has detected iPad in recovery mode. You must restore this iPad before it can be used with iTunes.
7. Select "Restore iPad"...
Note:
1. Data will be lost if you do not have backup
2. You must follow step 1 to step 4 VERY CLOSELY.
3. Repeat the process if necessary.

My iPad has shut down during an update and won't start up or charge now.

I was in the middle of updating to iOS 7.0.3 and the update had downloaded, then when it went ot install, my iPad shut down and now I can't start it and it won't charge up. Has anyone else encountered this, and if so, how do I fix it?

If the above doesn't work, try the following:
1. Restore:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
2. Recovery:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

Should a list of updated apps remain on the Updates page?

Before ios 7, as soon as an app would update, the icon and any mention of the update would disappear from the Updates page. Now there is a list there of all the apps that have updated since I installed ios 7. The list is organized by date with headings that say "Updated" followed by the date they were updated. This situation is also true for my iPad Mini. The list of updated apps remains on the Updates page.
Very strange is that the list does NOT appear on the Updates page on my iPad 2. Once the updates are installed on my iPad 2, the icons disappear from the Updates page.

Yes, it is normal.
Check the settings of your iPad 2 and see if you have Updates set to automatic.

HT1904 My iPad has no software listed to update

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