HT4623 I do not have update software in my settings, how do I go about installing ios5 or ios6 on my iPhone 4?

I can't update my software to ios5 or 6 as I don't have an update software option in my settings. I'm old and in need of clear instructions of how to do this and in large letters!!

Turn on computer
Open itunes
Connect iphone
That's it
It will prompt you to update

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HT4623 I don't have "Update Software" in my settings under General...help??

I don't have "Update Software" as a choice under Settings and General...am I missing something?

Then you are not running iOS 5...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

HT4623 I do not have update software in settings in my iPad. What do I do to update the ipad to iOS 6?

what to do to update operating system to iOS 6 in the iPad when there is no update software in stings?

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

HT4972 My iPad does not have a software tab under settings. Facebook froze so I deleted it and now cannot get it back bc I do not have iOS 5. I do not want to lose pictures,music and apps...help!

Facebook froze so I deleted it and tried to upload it again but I do not have ios5. My iPad does not have a software tab under settings. Help!

Do you sync with iTunes? If you do, your Facebook app should be in your iTunes library and you can simply sync the old version back to the iPad.
If you want to update your iPad, back up first and sync first and you should have no worries.
You only have the option in Settings if you are already running iOS 5. If you are trying to update the iOS, you have to use iTunes on a computer to update the iPad.
From iOS 4 or lower - Here are the instructions.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
More instructions here - for all iOS versions.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Or you can connect the iPad to the computer, launch iTunes. Select the iPad under the devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update

HT4623 I do not have a Software update box on my iPad 2....how do I download a newer version of software?

I do NOT have a software update box on my ipad2....how do I get a newer version of software?

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 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

HT4623 I do not have the software update option to update my iPad to ios5, is there any other way to update?

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
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 I do not have the "Software Update" option on my "General Page" - How do I update my phone?

I do not have a "Software Update" option on my "General Page" - How do I update my phone?

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 I do not have a "software update" button on my IPAD and I am trying to download !OS 5.

I am trying to update my IPAD to include !OS 5. I have followed the instructions but I do not have a "software button" under general settings.

Assuming you have an iOS version below 5 since you don't have the update button. 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

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 I do not have the software update button under general? How do I update?

I do not have the software update button under general. How do I update?

Hi!
you first you should update your device with iTunes in computer to iOS 5 then OTA (over the air) update button will be enable.
for updating with computer:
1- Download latest version of iTunes from here.
2- connect your iPad to computer (iTunes).
3- in left side (iTunes 10 or older) or in top right (iTunes 11 - latest version) your iPad will be apear.
4- click on it. in summery tab you find update button.
before using iTunes on computer please read the manual carefully or see here and find your own topic.

HT4623 I do not have a software update option under my general settings. How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

I do not have a software update option under my general settings. How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

... and the option to update the software from the iPod using Settings/General is not available on iOS 4 or earlier.
You can get free Apps with iOS 3.x - providing they will run on the version you have. That's dependant upon your model of iPod. So before anything else, which version of iOS do you currently have on your iPod and do you know which model you own?
For help in identifying your model, go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

HT4623 I do not have the "Software Upgrade" window in my Settings, General. Alternative way to upgrade?

I have an IPad 2. I tried to use Netflix and it told me that I needed to have iOS 6.1.2. Turns out I do not have the one before that either. I never got an alert as I did on my iphone 4s. When I ask the how to question, apple support tells me to go to Settings, General, Software update. Problem is I do not have software update available as a choice. Are there alternative ways to upgrade? Thanks. I did notice on other discussion boards that other Netflix users are pulling their hair out since the upgrade to 6.1.2.

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

HT4623 I do not have update software in my settings, how do I go about installing ios5 or ios6 on my iPhone 4?

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