HT4623 My general settings page does not have a software update option, any ideas on what to do?
My general settings page does not have the software update option on it does anyone know what I need to do? Was trying to update iOS
The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 then you will need to follow the second part of that article and update via your computer's iTunes.
Connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases. You may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case. You can then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'.
Then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button
Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
If it's a first gen iPad then it should be update to iOS 5.1.1, if it's an iPad 2 (or 3) then it will update to iOS 6 (so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change).
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Hi,
I am really struggling to update my iphone software. I believe that I am currently on version 4.2.1 and would like to update yet my general settings menu does not offer a software update option.
What would be the best steps to take?
Any help would be great.
Thanks
TConnect 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 -
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Try actually reading the article you linked from. Especially the section on updating using iTunes...
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Update to IOS 5 or higher
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Or read the article that you linked:
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my general button does not have a Software Update option....why? I am trying to update my Ipad 2 and it wont give the option to do so.
Because it's running an iOS version prior to 5.0 and must be updated from iTunes on a computer.
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I'm updating from 4 not 5 and under General it does not have a Software Update option. How do i update ???
To update the iOS to 5.1.1 from iOS version end prior to iOS 5 you must connect the iPad to a computer running iTunes.
Start iTunes on the computer, connect the iPad, select the iPad in iTunes on the computer. If you are not automatically prompted to update select the General or Summary tab and then click on Check for Updates. -
Hello, I have an ipad2 with iOS 4.2.7 but am trying to update it to a 5 or so. The problem is that the"settings" environment on my pad does not have the "software update" option. Please what do I do to enable me update my iOS? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. 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).
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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?
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My phone is saying that I need the iOS 4.3 update but I do not have the software udate option available to me on my phone. How do I still update my phone?
If you have an iPhone 3G then iOS 4.2.1 is as high as it goes...
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Check out the Apple link below.
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how do i update the software on an iphone 3gs when the software update option is not in the settings on the 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 My ipad does not have the software update option
I am trying to upgrade my iOS on my ipad, there is no software update option under settimg, general settimgs.
See
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 to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - 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 5/6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Cheers, Tom -
I need to update my IPad . But it does not have " software update" button....any suggestions please????
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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