HT4623 My iPad doesn't have update software

My iPad doesn't have a selection for up date now

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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HT4623 hi! i have an ipad2 64gb ios 4.3 and i want to upgrade it. the settings portion of my ipad doesn't have the "software update" option..is there any other way of updating it?

hi! i have an ipad2 64gb ios 4.3 and i want to upgrade it. the settings portion of my ipad doesn't have the "software update" option..is there any other way of updating it?

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

My iPhone 4 doesn't have update software button in general. How do i update my software?

My iPhone 4 doesn't have update software button in general. How do i update my software?

janice k wrote:
My iPhone 4 doesn't have update software button in general
Thats because you don't have iOS 5 or 6 installed.
Search the forums before posting. Your question has been asked and answered hundreds of times.

IPad 4 switches off when i am using it, even when battery is fully charged. Restore function (holding down both buttons) often does not work. Cannot power up iPad. I have updated software, restarted computer, but no success. Please help

IPad 4 switches off when i am using it, even when battery is fully charged. Restore function (holding down both buttons) often does not work. Cannot power up iPad. I have updated software, restarted computer, but no success. I did restore the iPad about 8 times during the past 2 weeks. Just completed another restore. iTunes says the the iPad has been restored and will restart automatically and appear in iTunes when it is ready. That was 30 minutes ago. iPad still won't start. I am looking down the barrel of yet another fruitless restore. What a crap product.

Try a reset:
Hold the Sleep and Home button down until you see the Apple logo.

HT4623 My Ipod doesn't have a 'software update' button

I want to update to the lastest IOS but my ipod doesn't have a 'software update' option. Are there no other ways to do this?

To update
The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes
iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With 1OSX 10.4.11 you can only go to iTunes 9.X which gets you as high as iOS 4.1
A 3G to 5.1.1 Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
A 4G to 6 Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later
Identifying iPod models

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 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

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

HT4623 My iPad doesn't have software update

When i go into settings my iPad does not have an update software category. What do I do??

Connect your iPad to iTune (computer) and Check for Updates. Backup before you proceed with update.
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HT4623 My iPad does not have a software update like the photos. Any suggestions?

I read the instructions to update my iPad. I am trying to upgrade the software. When I open the utilities and go into settings, I do not have the software update window. Any suggestions?

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 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 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

HT4623 my ipad 2 doesnt have a software update option! How do I get one?

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.

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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HT4623 My iPad does not have the "software update" option at all. I'm running on iOS V 4.3.5 now

I'm wondering how to do a software update for my iPad. Under the settings section there is no "software upgrade" option. Please help!
Thank you,
Kristi

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

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