HT4623 After I went to Settings General there was no software update button, any suggestions as to what I should do?

Has this happened to anyone else? The "Software Update" button was gone and I'm trying to update my software, is this common? Where could I find it? (
My laptop isn't working well so I'm avoiding it)

This feature is ONLY available when you are running ios 5 or later.
You would need to update as always - open itunes, connect iphone

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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  • HT4623 When I go to General there is no Software update catergory. WHat's with that?

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  • HT4623 I'm trying to upgrade an ipad and in the system under general there is no software update.  What do I do?

    I'm trying to upgrade an ipad and in the system under general there is no software update.  What do I do?

    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
    With iOS 6 you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change

  • HT4623 I have an iPod but in general there is no software update section what should I do now

    I have an iPod but in general there is no software update section what should I do now

    The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 as your tagline suggests then can only update via your computer's iTunes, as described half-way down the page that you posted from.
    Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    If it's a second gen iPod Touch then it only supports up to iOS 4.2.1, third gen supports up to iOS 5.1.1, 4th gen iOS 6.1.5, and the 5th gen iOS 7.0.4
    (For info you've posted in the Using iPad forum.)

  • HT4972 There is no "Software Update" button in my general settings. I am unable to update my iOS. Please help.

    Need help updating my iPAD iOS. There is no "Software Update" button in my general settings.

    Settings>General>Software Update is only available in IOS 5 and above.
    If you are using IOS 4, you need to connect to iTune (computer) to update software.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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