HT4623 My phone does not have. A software update tab in general menu

How do I upgrade iOS if I can't get into software menu.
This handset does not have the software tab

If you have an iOS version lower than 5, you won;t have an Update button in settings as it was only added in on iOS 5.  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.
In the article you came from, Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

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    Again,
    Read the article you linked.
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    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch"

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    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.
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    Import your photos to your computer for safekeeping as explained here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083.
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    Your Tag states you have an iPhone 3G...
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    If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
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    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
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  • HT4623 My I pad does not have a software update in my general settings ?

    My iPad does not have a software update in my general settings?

    If your are using IOS 4, see below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 My I pad does not have a software update tab, how can I update?

    My I pad does not have a software update tab when you go to settings and general. Is there another way to update?

    The Software update button was only added in iOS 5. If you have anythng less than that you will need to connect your iPad to a computer running the latest version of Itunes and update through there.
    In the article you came from, scroll down to the section titled Update your device using iTunes. And follow those steps to update.

  • HT4623 My ipad 2 does not have a software update in the general setting. Can I still update it and if so how?

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    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...
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    Settings>General>Software Update is only available on IOS 5 and above.
    Update to IOS 5 or higher
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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