HT4623 My ipad 2 doesn't have the software update option. What should I do?

My ipad 2 doesn't have the software update option. What should I do to upgrade my ipad to ios 5. I can not use or download most of the apps.

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.
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    You need to connect to iTune (computer) to update software
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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    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".
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    I'm wondering how to do a software update for my iPad. Under the settings section there is no "software upgrade" option. Please help!
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    Settings>General>Software Update is only available in IOS 5 and above.
    If you are using IOS 4, you need to connect to iTune to update software.
    Update to IOS 5 or higher
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My ipod4 doesn't have the 'Software Update' how do I update it without that? I'm not sure if its like ios 4.1 or 4.3 etc but It is a ios4 .

    I'm not sure how to update my iPod because it doesn't have the 'Software Update' thing in 'Settings'..

    That button was introduced in iOS 5
    Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes.
    iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later

  • HT4623 My ipad does not have the software update as an option. Is there another way to install os updates

    My ipad does not have the software update as an option. Is there any other way to update the operating system? Thank you

    Your tag line shows iOS 6. If you are running iOS 6 you should have it in the settings. Your tag line also shows iPad - so if you have the iPad 1 - you can only update to iOS 5.1.1 and you need a computer running iTunes.
    So if You do not have iOS 5 on your iPad you have to update by using a computer via the latest version of iTunes. You can connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes. Select the iPad on the left side under the devices heading. Click on the Summary Tab on the right. Click on Check for Update.
    After you update to iOS 5 or later, you will have Software Update in you settings and can update via WiFi OTA.
    How to update to iOS 5 or later.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • My iPhone 4 doesn't have the software update option, My iPhone 4 doesn't have the software update option

    My iPhone 4 doesn't have the software update option

    In order to have that option you need to be on IOS 5.0 or higher.
    to update plug your phone to your computer, open itunes and it will detect that your phone needs an update.
    Make sure you backup first then update.

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    My pad doesnt have the software update option in general settings, Just wondering how  would down load it onto my ipad!!  So right now i cant use netflix really want to watch some movies! Thanks!

    What you're talking about is a feature that comes with iOS5, the ability to update over the air. If you don't see it then your device is likely running iOS4.something.
    In that case, you way to update is to hook your iPad up to the computer you nomally sync with and update the software that way.
    You will need to update your iTUnes to 11.1, it's required for iOS7. THen I suggest you do a full sync and backup of your iPad. THEN follow the prompts to download and install iOS7.

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    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 my phone does not have the software update option on it, how do I update my phone without this?

    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...

  • HT4539 My Ipad does not have the software update option so i do not get any updates.  How can I get all updates?

    My Ipad does not have a software option so I do not get any updates - what can I do?

    Check out the Apple link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My ipad dosent give me the software update options. How do i update it?

    I looked on the website and said that there was a software update option in the settings menue but where it showed it to be is blank on mine. How do i update to a new iso?

    Connect to iTune and Check for Updates (tap to enlarge image)

  • HT4623 My iPad does not have the software update function from general

    How can I update my iPad it doesn't have an update function  in the general section.

    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.
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