HT4623 If I don't have a software update option, does that mean I cannot update to iOS 5?

I do not have a software update option in my settings.  Does this mean I cannot update my iOS version?

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

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    I want to update my ipad216GB to iOS.5 but i don't have the software update option in it so how do I update it to iOS.5

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    iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5 or Later
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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    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.
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     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.

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    I'm trying to update my ipod iOS...when it says to go into "Settings/General/Software Update", I don't have a "Software Update" option in my General category.  Is there somewhere else I need to look in order to get iOS updates?

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    Trying to update my ipad2 - went to Settings, General but I don't have a Software Download option.  Now what?

    Very old versions of the iOS prior to iOS 5 did not have the option to update over the air by using the Settings app. If your iOS is lower than 5.0 you need to update your iPad while connected to the computer you normally sync with.
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    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.

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  • HT4972 I don't have the software updates in my general settings so how do I get the software updates I'll need for Facebook & instagram etc?

    I don't have the software updates in my general settings so how do I get the updates to use instagram, Facebook etc? Any help appreciated

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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    I don't have a software update tab under settings. How do I find it?

    Updating needs to be done through iTunes .HT4623 How do I update my iPad?: Apple Support Communities and iTunes 10 for Mac: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

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    If your are using IOS 4, see below.
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  • I don't have the software update thing, I don't have the software update thing

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