HT4623 I haven't got the software update box

I'm trying to update my iPad but I haven't got the software update box to click on

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

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  • 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 don't have the "software update" in general setting .. How can I update my iPad ?

    I don't have the "software update" in general setting .. How can I update my iPad ?

    Software updates to iOS can only be done from the iPad when you have iOS 5. You will need to update through iTunes to get the latest version, after which you will be able to update directly from the iPad if you wish.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Regards.

  • 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 don't have the software update option in my settings. How can I update my phone?

    I don't have the software update option in my settings. How can I update my phone so I can download apps?

    Are you referring to updating the iOS? Software update for the phone has nothing to do with downloading apps. The only time the OTA software update for the phone iOS was after iOS 5. If you are looking to update applications, then go to the App store and select updates.

  • 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 I instal the software updates?  My iphone does not show the software update

    How to do I instal the software updates to my iphone?

    Same as always.
    Tun on your computer.
    Open itunes
    Connect iphone.
    That's it.  It will prompt you to update if one is available

  • 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 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 can not find the "software update" option

    I tried to update my iPad from iTunes they are instructions indicating to pursue them as follow settings than general than update software
    I can not find the last one? Is there any solution?

    Scroll down in the HT4623 article you attached to the "Update your device using iTunes" section.
    You must not have yet installed iOS 5 on your iPad, so there is no "Software Update" button.

  • HT4623 I do not have the Software Update link in Settings General Software Update sequence. How to reach there?

    I need to update to iOS 5 from 4.3.3 on my iPad 2. When I go to settings>general I do not have a link Software Update. How to update the OS?

    You can update the iOS via iTunes or do a manual install, as outlined in link below.
    Basic troubleshooting steps 
    17" 2.2GHz i7 Quad-Core MacBook Pro  8G RAM  750G HD + OCZ Vertex 3 SSD Boot HD 
    Got problems with your Apple iDevice-like iPhone, iPad or iPod touch? Try Troubleshooting 101
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  • 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 tried to do the software update on my iphone 5 several times. But a tab keeps popping up that reads "SOFTWARE UPDATE FAILED" AN ERROR HAS OCCURED DOWNLOADING i0S 7.0.2." Why won't this phone update?

    My iphone 5 will not update. Have tried several times. keeps popping up "software update failed"...Howcan I get this toupdate??

    This has solved loads of people who have this issue and have used an alternate DNS setting.  Below are instructions for both iPhone OTA and on you Mac
    If you are getting the error message "Unable to check for update" when you try an OTA (over the air update)
    Change DNS Servers
    Settings -> Wi-Fi
    Click the blue arrow on your connected network
    Delete everything in DNS and replace it with 208.67.222.222, 208.67.220.220
    Try again
    If this works, you will probably want to remove the WiFi network using "Forget This Network" and then reconnect to it to get your original DNS servers back. Alternatively, make a note of the original DNS servers before deleting them and replace it after you are done.
    If you are getting the error message "Unable to check for update" when you try through iTunes
    On your Mac
    Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Network.
    Select the network connection service you want to use (such as Wi-Fi or Ethernet, unless you named it something else) from the list, and then click Advanced.
    Click DNS, and then click Add at the bottom of the DNS Servers list. Enter the IPv4 address for the DNS server.
    You can use OpenDNS
    208.67.222.222
    208.67.220.220
    or
    You can Google Public DNS if you want
    8.8.8.8
    8.8.4.4
    I have actually repointed my routers DNS so all my devices now point to OpenDNS servers

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