HT4623 My iphone4 does not show the "software update" choice under General so how can I update to a later version of iOS?

My iphone4 does not show the "software update" choice under General so how do I update my iOS?

You can alternatively connect your iPhone to iTunes on your PC and upgrade your iOS from there.

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  • HT4623 I do not see the software option in my general settings, how can I resolve this? I need to update to the ios5

    I need to update my operating system, but when I go into settings and then general I do not have the software option even available. What can I do? Aim not sure what operating system I'm currently working with I know it is not the iOS 5 or newer.

    You'll need to connect the iPad to a computer running iTunes. Then update through that.
    The following link has the ste by step guide. Just scroll down to the section titled Update your device using iTunes
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    to find out which iOS version you are rtunning, you can go into settings->General->About and lok for the section titled "Version"

  • HT4623 My iPad 2 does not show the Software Update option.

    My iPad 2 does not show the Software Update option.  When I try to update with iTunes the iPad times out.

    Disable or turn off your anti-virus and firewall software on your computer and try the download again.

  • In the middle of an update, it call closed. Itunes keeps saying that it's not installed, even though ive tried reinstalling multiple times. All my iphone is doing it showing the ituns symbol and a charger. How can I fix this???

    In the middle of an update, it call closed. Itunes keeps saying that it's not installed, even though ive tried reinstalling multiple times. All my iphone is doing it showing the ituns symbol and a charger. How can I fix this???

    Hi lepyykko,
    If I understand your question, you are trying to update your iPhone, but you are seeing an error message that iTunes for Windows is not installed, is that right?  The first step is to get iTunes successfully installed on your computer.  Then backup the iPhone before updating the iOS software.
    Are you seeing any error messages when you try to install iTunes for Windows?  
    If you can't install or update iTunes for Windows - Apple Support
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201668
    Are you able to update your iPhone wirelessly?
    Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204204
    Before you update
    Back up your device to iCloud.
    Update your device wirelessly
    The easiest way to update your device is wirelessly, also called “over the air.” Here’s how:
    Plug in your device to a power source.
    Tap Settings > General > Software Update.
    Tap Download and Install. Updates might download automatically while your device is connected to Wi-Fi and a power source.
    Tap Install, or tap Later to install the update later. If you use a passcode, you'll need to enter it before installing the update.
    If you can't update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
    I hope this information helps ....
    - Judy

  • 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 does not show the Airplay icon.  The software is iOS 7.0.4, I have home sharing turned on and have an Apple TV. What should I do?

    my iPad does not show the Airplay icon.  The software is iOS 7.0.4, I have home sharing turned on and have an Apple TV. What should I do?

    If you don't see the AirPlay icon in the Control Center:
    1. Turn off router, Apple TV and iPad
    2. Turn on router and then wait 30 seconds for it to complete start-up process
    3. Turn on Apple TV and then wait 30 seconds for it to complete start-up process
    4. Turn on iPad (wait 30 seconds) and test AirPlay

  • 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 phone does not have the software update option

    my ipone 4 does not have the software update option?

    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.

  • My Contct app on my Ipad2 does not show the   button on bottom to add contacts. how do I fix this?

    My Contact app on my Ipad2 does not show the "plus" + button on the bottom to add contacts. How do I fix this?
    Thanks

    Settings-iCloud-contacts=on.

  • HT4623 My iphone does not have the Software update button

    my iphone wont update it does not have a softwear update button please help how can i update my phone

    It won't if you're running iOS 4 and below.  You'll need to update the software by connecting your phone to your computer and updating through iTunes.

  • HT4623 My iPhone does not have the software update button in the general section

    I do not have a software update button in the general section
    How do I updated iPhone with new software

    What version of iOS software do you have currently?
    You can also update in iTunes:
    Select the device in iTunes and you can find this on the summary page. All 3rd party app updates are done through the App Store updates tab.
    Hope this helps!

  • 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...

  • 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.
    (104513)

  • HT4914 All of my music in Itunes does not show that it was downloaded to ICloud. How can I make sure everything is on the ICloud?

    All of my music does not show it was downloaded to ICloud.  How do I download not only purchased but cd music to the ICloud?

    You've subscribed to iTunes Match on your computer's iTunes and uploaded your music to it from your computer, as on the HT4914 page that you posted from ? And you've turned on Match on your phone ? Without Match your own music won't go into the cloud and be avilable for streaming/downloading.
    Using Match on iOS devices : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5637
    iTunes Match on Windows : http://support.apple.com/kb/PH12492

  • My iPod touch with iOs 5 does not have the iTunes store app on it. How can I get it?

    I have recently upgraded my touch 4g to iOs 5, and I love the new iOs. There is only one problem, the native iTunes app does NOT EXIST. I have no problem connecting to the itunes store on my pc itunes program, but my ipod touch DOES NOT HAVE THE ITUNES APP and therefore has no way to access the itunes store mobilely. Please help. I tried restoring in itunes, did so, and still do not have the itunes store app on my ipod.

    You probably have restrictions set.
    iPod touch User Guide (For iOS 5.0 Software)

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