HT4623 My ipad 2 does not have a software update in the general setting. Can I still update it and if so how?

My ipad 2 does not have  a software update ing the general setting. Can I still update it and if so how?

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

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  • HT4623 my ipad 2 does not have a software update icon to press

    My ipad 2 will not update. I have looked at instructions which say go to settings, general and press software update ... there is no icon saying software update on my ipad... very frustrating!! Help

    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

  • HT4623 My I pad does not have a software update in my general settings ?

    My iPad does not have a software update in my general settings?

    If your are using IOS 4, see below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My I pad does not have a software update tab, how can I update?

    My I pad does not have a software update tab when you go to settings and general. Is there another way to update?

    The Software update button was only added in iOS 5. If you have anythng less than that you will need to connect your iPad to a computer running the latest version of Itunes and update through there.
    In the article you came from, scroll down to the section titled Update your device using iTunes. And follow those steps to update.

  • HT4623 my 3G iphone does not have a software update tab. how do i update my phone?

    My iphone does not have a software update tab. How do I update my phone without it?

    You don't have a software update on your phone because you need IOS 5.0 or higher to OTA.
    You will have to update using itunes.

  • HT4623 My iPad does not have a "software update" category.how do I update it?

    My iPad does not have a "software update" category in the General section. How do I update it?

    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 4: 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).
    Tip 2 - If you are updating using wifi, locate your iPad close to your router so you don't get a wifi dropout (can cause update corruption).
     Cheers, Tom

  • HT4623 My iPad 2 was does not have a software update option under settings?  I bought it on ebay, is there a way to get it on there?

    My iPad 2 does not have a Softwarw Update options under the settings menu...any way I can get it on there?

    Update to IOS 5 or higher
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My iPad does not have a "software update" tab

    My iPad does not have a software update tab in general. How do I update?

    The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, with iOS 4 you will need to do the 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
    Your iPad should be updated to iOS 6.0.1 (which is the only version that is 'signed' by Apple), so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change - but google have app versions in the store

  • HT4972 I have an ipad version 3.2.2 and it does not have a software update tab in settings how do I update to ios 5?

    I have an ipad version 3.2.2 and it does not have a software update tab under settings, how can I update to ios 5 software?

    Connect it to your syncing PC and update using iTunes on the PC. The OTA (over the air & under Settings>General>Software Update) update was introduced with iOS 5.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623 (scroll down to "Update your device using iTunes" about 1/2 way down the page)

  • HT4623 my general button does not have a Software Update option....why?

    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.
    (86139)

  • HT4623 I'm updating from 4 not 5 and under General it does not have a Software Update option. How do i update ???

    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.

  • HT4623 my i phone 4 does not have a "software update" under general settings

    Trying to update my i phone 4 but it does not have a software update option under general settings

    Or read the article that you linked:
    OS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  • HT4623 my iphone does not have a software update promp?

    I'm trying to update my Iphone but it does not have a software update prompt?

    An iPhone 3G can't be updated past 4.2.1.
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  • 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

  • HT4972 My general settings menu does not have a software update option- how do I update? Thanks

    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
    T

    Connect 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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