HT4623 I do not have the software update on my  IPad? It does not appear anywhere on my settings. Now what please?

I do not have a software update located in general settings. How can Iget it back, or how can iI upgrade to ios5 or 6

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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    I can not seem to update my iPad. To use certain apps I need ios5, however I do not have the software update option to do so. Is it possible to update my iPad any other way?

    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
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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    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

  • HT4623 I have an Iphone 3 that does not have the software updates how can I update it?

    I have an IPhone 3 that does not have the software updates in my settings how can I update it cause I can not download any apps or games?

    The 3G can not be upgraded beyond 4.2.1, but if the phone isn't there yet, see below.
    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

  • HT4623 On my general settings page, I do not have the software update option.  Why and how can I do a software update?

    On my general settings page, I do not have the software update option.

    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

  • HT4623 hi... can someone please help me.. i want to download the latest ios, but do not have the software update option in the general settings....

    hi... can someone please help me.. i want to download the latest ios, but do not have the software update option in the general settings....

    Connect it to iTunes on a computer and update it from there.
    (73609)

  • HT4623 I do not have the software update option on my iPad 2 is it possible to update from version 4.3.3 to iOS.5.1

    I do not have the "software update" option on my iPad version 4.3.3 - is it possible to update to iOS.5.1

    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
    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

  • HT4623 I do not have the software update on my phone,My iphone is currently on version 4 , I wish to upgrade to version 6

    How can I download version 6 ?  My iphone is currently on version 4 and I do not have the software update icon on my phone

    IOS 4 will not update over the air (WiFi etc). You need to plug it to iTunes. After that you can do future updates over the air.

  • HT4623 i do not have the software update key in my general to update my i phone

    i do not have the software update key in my settings general to update my phone how do i update this

    No. You don't. You can only update over the air if you're already running iOS 5 or higher.
    If you actually read the article you linked from, you'll see a section on how to update using iTunes.

  • HT4623 how do you update an ipod touch? Mine does not have the software update under the general tab.  thx

    how do you update an ipod touch? Mine does not have the software update under the general tab. I would like to back it up to Icloud.   Thx

    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
    If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
    How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    To use iCloud you have to have iOS 5 or later.

  • HT4623 My ipad does not have the software update as an option. Is there another way to install os updates

    My ipad does not have the software update as an option. Is there any other way to update the operating system? Thank you

    Your tag line shows iOS 6. If you are running iOS 6 you should have it in the settings. Your tag line also shows iPad - so if you have the iPad 1 - you can only update to iOS 5.1.1 and you need a computer running iTunes.
    So if You do not have iOS 5 on your iPad you have to update by using a computer via the latest version of iTunes. You can connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes. Select the iPad on the left side under the devices heading. Click on the Summary Tab on the right. Click on Check for Update.
    After you update to iOS 5 or later, you will have Software Update in you settings and can update via WiFi OTA.
    How to update to iOS 5 or later.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 I have a ipad2 wifi and do not have the software update function, how do I update this unit?

    I have a ipad2 and do not have the software update, I need to update this unit.

    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 Why does my iPhone 4 not have the Software update option when I go into the settings?

    Why does my iphone 4 not have the Software update option when I go into my settings to get updates?

    That was made available in iOS 5. To update, you may need to connect to iTunes

  • HT4623 my phone does not have the software update option

    my ipone 4 does not have the software update option?

    Do the following:
    Open the App Store app on your phone and update all your apps so the will work with the new iOS.
    Connect your phone to your computer and open iTunes.  If prompted that there is an update available, decline.
    Sync with iTunes to create a new backup and transfer any purchases from your phone to your iTunes library.
    Import your photos to your computer for safekeeping as explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083.
    Go back to iTunes, click on the name of your phone on the left side, go to the Summary tab to the right and click on Check for Update (or Update).
    This will download iOS to your computer (which may take a while), then install the update on your phone.  Pay attention to the progress information in iTunes on the top of the screen, and any information that appears on your phone during this process to be sure you don't disconnect your phone prematurely.

  • HT4623 why my iphone does not have the software update option

    why my iphone does not have the software update option

    Are you sure you're connected to a network and that your iphone isn't on airplane mode?

  • HT4623 My I-Phone 4 does not have the Software Update option under my settings?  Where do I go now?

    My I-Phone 4 does not have the Software Update option under my settings?  Where do I go now?

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