HT4623 Can not find Software Update button in General.  Does this mean none available.  I need to upgrade to IOS 5.1

I need to upgrade my iPad to IOS 5.1 but there is Software Update in General tab.  Is there another way to upgrade?

Prior to iOS 5, all upgrades are completed by using iTunes on your syncing computer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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  • HT4623 Hello there.. I want to update my ios from ios 3 to ios 5.... But I can't find software update at my general setting? Wahat should I do? Thanks...

    Hello apple... I can't find software update at my general to update my ios from 3.21 to ios 5... What should I do? Thanks before

    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 I can't find software update on my general tab. ***?? It's an iPad...like the very first old school one. Remember those? Lol

    I can't find software update on my general tab. ***?? It's an iPad...like the very first old school one. Remember those? Lol

    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

  • My IPAD has not been used in almost two years and I tried to update software and under general settings I can not find Software Updates where it should be, help please!

    My IPAD has not been used in almost two.... I have tried to update software but when go to Settings, General I can not find Software Updates where it should be between About and Sounds, what can I do? Nothing has been updated, tried through ITunes on PC and said I needed to update to ITunes 10.1 and can't do this either, please help me.  Can't find ICloud either!

    Make sure iTune is up to date.
    http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/715e7281162a061530f6b86418036 0f0_zpscfe7d4c8.jpg

  • Can not find software update on my i pad

    Can not find software update on ipad

    The Software update option was only added in iOS 5. It did not exist before that.
    Assuming you have iOS 4.3 as your tagline suggests. You'll need to connect your iPad to a Computer running iTuines (Can be a Mac or a Pc doesn't matter) and follow the update prompts.
    You'll probably want to back up the iPad before updating though.
    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

  • Itunes is saying that it can not find software update to restore my iphone 5c.

    Can someone please help me figure out how to get my phone back to wroking i have tried to turn it off then on but it wouldnt let me do a full shut down and when i plugged it in to my computer itunes said it can not find software update for iphone. I really need my phone any help?

    i have tried to turn it off then on but it wouldnt let me do a full shut down
    Define "would not let me."
    itunes said it can not find software update
    What was the EXACT message from iTunes,  including the number?

  • HT4623 i can't find software update on my general settings ipod touch. how to update my ipod

    i can't find software update on my general settings ipod touch. how to update my ipod

    iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
    Summary: Connect your iPad to a computer running the latest version of iTunes and your update options will appear.
    Here are the last OS versions for each iPod generation:
    An original iPod Touch can run iPhone OS 3.1.3
    2G model: maximum iOS 4.2.1
    3G model: maximum iOS 5.1.1
    4G, 5G can run iOS 6. 

  • I'd like to update the ISO 4.2.1 on an old iPod Touch to ISO 7.  Can't find "Software Update" option under General Setting.  Where might I look for the option to slightly upgrade the ISO for this device?

    I'd like to update the ISO 4.2.1 on an old iPod Touch to ISO 7.  Can't find "Software Update" option under General Setting.  Where might I look for the option to slightly upgrade the ISO for this device?

    You likely have a 2G iPod and those can go higher than 4.2.1
    A 3G can go to 5.1.1
    IA 4G, with cameras can go to iOS 6.1.6.
    The 5G, also with cameras can go to iOS 8
    To update
    The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
    Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    - A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10 or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
    - A 3G to 5.1.1  Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
    - A 4G to 6.1.6  Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later
    - A 5G to iOS 8 Requires iTunes 11.4 or later if you update via iTunes
    Identifying iPod models                                                         

  • HT201263 I can't find software update option in general in settings???

    I can't find software update option in general in settings???

    If you are using iOS 4 (or earlier) there is no Software Update in Settings. That feature was first added in iOS 5.
    To update you will have to connect your iPad to iTunes on a computer (preferably the one you sync with and backup to).
    See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 I can not find software update for IOS6 on my IPad

    I can not find a software update for my Ipad 2 the IOS6

    Did you plug your iPad to your computer and launched the latest version of iTunes?

  • HT4623 Can't find software update on my ipad

    How do I update to ios5? Where do I find software updates on 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

  • HT4972 I can not find software update on my iPhone 4

    Hi I can't find software on my Iphone 4? How can I update my mobile

    The device must be running iOS 5 or later to have the option.
    If it is running iOS4, upgrade via iTunes on the computer.

  • HT4623 I have no software update button under General?

    My iPad keeps freezing up. I have tried to download updates but have no software update button under the general tab. (iPad is 2yrs old). Any suggestions?

    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

  • HT4972 I can not find software update on my iphone

    When i open the settings on my iphone 4 there is no software update tab. What is the problem? Can anyone help me rhis

    That's because it's only present if you're already running iOS 5 or higher.
    Try reading the entire article. Especially the section on updating using iTunes.

  • HT4623 can't find software update on my i phone

    I can't update my I phone because I don't have software update option on my pjone.
    How can I update y phone?

    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
    If you have iOS 4... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    OR...
    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

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