HT4623 I don't have a software update option on my iPad 2. How do I install IOS 6?

How do I install? Also how do I get the software update button to appear in my settings option?

If you are running an iOS version under 5.0 you will not have the update software option show up in settings>general. You will need to download the newest version of iTunes from iTunes.com and install it on your computer if running Windows, if using a Mac you need at lest OS X 10.6.8 to install the newest iTunes from the software update. Once you have iTunes installed on your system just plug in the iPad and it was let you know that an update is available for download and install to the iPad. Make sure you do backup/sync your iPad before updating to the newer iOS.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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    If your are using IOS 4, see below.
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