HT4623 my ipad doesnt have a software update button

i am trying to download ios 6 and I dont have a software update button

Settings>General>Software Update is only available in IOS 5 and above.
If you are using IOS 4, you need to connect to iTune (computer) to update software.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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Why is my ipad doesnt have a software update?please help,i cannot find it.. :(

why is my ipad doesnt have a software update?please help,i cannot find it..

The ipad 1 (no camera) can't be updated beyond IOS 5.1.1.

HT4623 Why does my IPad not have a Software Updates button in my General tab?

Why does my IPad not have a Software Updates button in my General tab?

The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 then you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes.
To update, 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 - though google do have app versions in the store

HT4623 i don't have the "software update" button in the general settings bit on my unlocked iphone 3GS? how do i update my iphone 3gs?

i have an unlocked iphone 3gs, and i want to update it. it doesnt have a software update button in the settings section under general. how do i do it? would i have to plug the iphone into the computer of the person who used it before i did? please help!

Plug it into itunes with the USB cable. The over the air update feature is a new feature, not part of iOS4, so you do not have it to use until you update.

HT4623 my phone doesnt have a software update option. how do I update my IOS?

I am trying to update my IOS and on my phone I dont have a software update button. How can I update it?

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
Please note if you have a 3G as shown, it can not be upgraded beyond iOS 4.2.1.

HT4623 I do not have the software update button under general? How do I update?

I do not have the software update button under general. How do I update?

Hi!
you first you should update your device with iTunes in computer to iOS 5 then OTA (over the air) update button will be enable.
for updating with computer:
1- Download latest version of iTunes from here.
2- connect your iPad to computer (iTunes).
3- in left side (iTunes 10 or older) or in top right (iTunes 11 - latest version) your iPad will be apear.
4- click on it. in summery tab you find update button.
before using iTunes on computer please read the manual carefully or see here and find your own topic.

HT4623 My ipad doest have a software update option? How can I update without it?

My iPad has never been updating because I don't have a software update option?

For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.0.4. 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).
How to Upgrade to iOS 7
To upgrade using iTunes:
First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.
Now you are ready to begin the process:
    1.    If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
    2.    Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
    3.    After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
    4.    If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
    5.    After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
    6.    From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
    7.    After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
    8.    After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 I do not have a "software update" button on my IPAD and I am trying to download !OS 5.

I am trying to update my IPAD to include !OS 5. I have followed the instructions but I do not have a "software button" under general settings.

Assuming you have an iOS version below 5 since you don't have the update button. You'll need to connect your iPad to a Computer running iTuines (Can be a Mac or a Pc doesn't matter) and follow the update prompts.
You'll probably want to back up the iPad before updating though.
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

HT4623 i don't have a "software updates" button between "about" and "usage"

cannot update apps, need ios 5 or better. now have 4.3.5 iPad 2

There are some steps half-way down this page : Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Before starting the update copy any purchases over to your computer's iTunes library via the File > Devices > Transfer Purchases menu option. And preferably take your own copy of any important documents and/or photos that you have on the iPad - they should be included in the backup but it's best to have your own copy just in case.
Copying photos : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083
To copy documents you might be able to use file sharing on your computer's iTunes : iOS: About File Sharing
or you might be able to copy them off via your wifi network or by emailing them to yourself - different apps supports different ways of copying content to/from them.

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 I have a iPad with 4.2, how do I upgrade. I have no software update button?

I have a iPad with 4.2, How do I update? I have no update software button. I need to update to get newsstand.

You only have the software update button once you are running at least iOS 5 on the iPad. You need to update with iTunes on your computer first. You must be running the latest version of iTunes on the computer as well.
This article explains how to update your iPad.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

How do i update the software on an iphone 3g as it doesnt have the software update option on it, how do i update the software on an iphone 3g as it doesnt have the software update option on it

how do i update the software on an iphone 3g as it doesnt have the software update option on it, how do i update the software on an iphone 3g as it doesnt have the software update option on it

Hey wemmer
Check out the following article on how to update you iPhone. The section you are looking for is Update your device using iTunes.
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

HT4623 I have no software update button under General?

My iPad keeps freezing up. I have tried to download updates but have no software update button under the general tab. (iPad is 2yrs old). 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 itouch does NOT have a software update button, how do I update it?

So, how do i UPDATE the software on my old iTOUCH that doesn't have a 'software' update button?
thanks
2Teacher

To update
iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 3.1.3
A 2G to 4.2.1
A 3G to 5.1.1
A 4G to 6
Identifying iPod models
Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.

HT4623 I have no software update button in my settings, can anyone help ?

I have no software update button in my settings, can anyone help ?

That only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if your iPad is on iOS 4 then you will need to do the update via your compuer'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 off the iPad as well) and then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'. You may also want to copy off the iPad any important documents, notes, files etc 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 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

HT4623 my ipad doesnt have a software update button

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