HT4623 my IPad 2 does not offer Software Update under General in Settings. Any ideas?

Have been trying to download IOS6 but no facility available in Settings
thanks

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 show software update under settings/general ..why?

My IPad 2 does not show system upgrade under general/settings...why?

See
iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 My Ipad 2 does not have software update in General. How to update to iOS ?

no software update in General. How to update to the latest 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
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 1 does not show software update under setting/general. How can I update my iOS to the most recent one?

How can I update my iOS to ios5 and latest when I do not have software under setting/general?

Connect iPad to computer and use iTunes to update.
Your iPad 1 is not capable of being upgraded to iOS 6.
Allan

HT4623 My iPad does not show "software update" under "General" settings. So I cannot update to IOS 6.1.3. How do I update my operating system?

My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings. How do I update to the latest IOS 6.1.3 without this prompt?

JudithKimball2013 wrote:
My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings...
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 “...
If an Update Appears Install it...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

HT4623 My iPad 2 does not say software update between about and usage in gerenal setting anyone know why this is

My iPad 2 does not say software update between about and usage in general setting anyone know why this any help welcome thanks

Keith. Look in settings, general, about. About halfway down the screen is an entry labeled version. If it is anything lower than 5.0, then you wil not get wireless updates. You need to plug your pad into your computer that you set it up with which is running the current version of I tunes to get the update.
When you plug it in to i tunes, be sure to do a backup. Also, the machine will ask if you want to transfer purchases. Tell it yes. This saves your content and purchased apps and music to your iTunes on the computer. When you do the software update, it will then reload that material onto your pad.
If you have taken any pictures on your pad, be sure to upload those to I photo, or whatever photo library you are using so that they are not lost when you do the upgrade.
Once you get to the current version, any future software updates can be done over the air, not requiring you to use the computer. That feature was enabled with version 5. But it is a good idea to do backup and syncs with your computer from time to time.

HT4623 My ipad does not have "Software Update" under Settings/ General asit is an ipda 2 so how do I upgrade to iSO 5?

I have an iPad 2 and I want to ugrade the sftware to iSO5. When following the instructions I am told to go to Settings / General/ Software Upgarde to then down load the Update. The iPad 2 does not have Software Update under General so how do I install iSO5?

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 how about updating an older ipod which does not offer "software update" as a choice when one taps on General under Settings?

how about updating an older ipod which does not offer "software update" as a choice when one taps on General under Settings?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Unless you have a 2nd generation iPod Touch, in which case 4.2.1 is the highest possible.

HT4623 My I Pad does not have software update in settings.

My I Pad does not have software update in settings> general. It just has about & usage.
How do I update to new os?

Go to the Apple Support site in Safari and download the latest version of iOS that your iPad is compatible with.
Hope this helps

HT4623 my iphone 3gs does not have software update bar, what do i need to do?

my iphone 3gs does not have "software update" bar in general settings and i cannot find it anywhere else, what do i need to do?

According to amy_lou
just update by ituns
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HT4623 my iphone 3g does not have software update..... Go to Settings General Software Update

my iphone 3g does not have software update..... Go to Settings > General > Software Update ...... NOT THERE

No. It doesn't. That is only present if you are already running iOS 5 or higher.
Since the iPhone 3G can NOT run anything higher than 4.2.1, you will never see it on that phone.

HT4623 my ipad 2 does not have an UPDATE SOFTWARE button in GENERAL SETTINGS below About. please advise about me HOW TO DOWNLOAD iOS ??

I have an ipad 2. Under settings...general...below about there is NO software update button.
I really need iOS .. how do I download this to my ipad??

You only have the option 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.
Instructions here for all iOS versions. Make sure that you go down to the section about using iTunes. The first part of the article only applies to you if you are already running iOS 5.
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

HT4623 My iphone 3 does not show "software update" as an option under general.

My 3G phone does not give me the option "update software" under general.

Go back to the article you asked this question from, ignore the instructions for updating it wirelessly, scroll down, and follow those for updating it from iTunes on a computer.
The iPhone 3G and second generation iPod touch can’t be updated past 4.2.1.
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HT4623 My I pad does not show software update icon in setting general

How to update ios7 , when I pad does not give u option to do that

That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If 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 “...
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
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
NOTE: The Ipad 1 can only go as far as iOS 5.1.1

HT4623 I do not find software updates under general in setting

I want to load Skype in my iPad. It asks for ios5. I checked in settings. It is not available under general heading.w

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).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 my IPad 2 does not offer Software Update under General in Settings. Any ideas?

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