HT4623 tried to update my iphone 3, but after going to settings/ general there is no software update tab.

I have the Weather network app. I did a update on this app. then the app stop working. I removed and installed a couple times. I have just tried to update from apple Iphone link. going to settings / general/ software updates. there was no tab (software updates) I also rebooted the phone- holding sleep and home tell the apple logo apeared.
Now what???

You need to connect it to a computer to update it as described in that article.
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HT4623 I have an Ipad 1 and when I go to Settings General , there is no Software Update option.

How can i update my Ipad 1 my OIS to 5 or greater as I can't run certain app's that require OIS 5 or better ?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. For the iPad Mini the iOS is 6.0.2. 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 I am trying to update an iPhone 4 but I can't follow the instructions above because "software update" is not an option under settings/general. How can I update my phone?

I am trying to update an iPhone 4 but I can't follow the instructions above because "software update" is not an option under settings/general. How can I update my phone?

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

HT4623 I'm trying to download ios5 to my iPad and I tried following the steps but in my setting under general there is no software update option. What do I do

I'm trying to download the ios5 to my iPad and I was following the instructions on here but when I go to settings and general I don't have a system update option. What do I do

See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
     Device                                       iOS Verson
iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1
iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1
iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1
iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1
iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1
iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1
iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1
Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
   1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
   4. iPad Support
     a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
          Tap Settings > General > Software Update
     If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
     b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
     c. Resolving update problems
        1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
        2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

HT4623 When I look settings, general there is no software update option on my ipad or iphone

I am trying to update niphone and ipad to iOS 5 as some apps say is required. Get to settings, general and there is no option for softeware update on either device.

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.
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
With iOS 6 you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change.

HT4623 When I click on settings,general there is no software update option. Am unable to update or buy books from bookstore..appreciate help. Using iPad

Using iPad. Having trouble with settings and trying to update. When I click settings, then general, I do not get the option to update software. Need to update iOS from 4.1 to 6. Also unable to purchase iBooks. Thanks much

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

HT4623 After I went to Settings General there was no software update button, any suggestions as to what I should do?

Has this happened to anyone else? The "Software Update" button was gone and I'm trying to update my software, is this common? Where could I find it? (
My laptop isn't working well so I'm avoiding it)

This feature is ONLY available when you are running ios 5 or later.
You would need to update as always - open itunes, connect iphone

HT4623 In my Settings General Thera is no "Software update" selection. What now?

There is no Settings > GENERAL>selection for Software update on my IPad2 settings menu. How can I update to the latest version. I am using 4-3-3.

See below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

HT4623 My iPhone 4 has never been able to have a software update, in my settings general, there is NO 'software update' option to tap.

My iPhone 4 does not have an update option in settings... I have never been able to category an update at all to my iPhone.
Please advise
Thanks

You need to connect it to a computer to update it as described in that article.
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HT4623 I'm trying to upgrade an ipad and in the system under general there is no software update. What do I do?

I'm trying to upgrade an ipad and in the system under general there is no software update. What do I do?

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.
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
With iOS 6 you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change

HT4623 when i go to settings then general there is no software update? i am trying to up date my phone...

when i go to settings then general there is no software update? i am trying to up date my phone...

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
Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

HT4623 I'm want to update my iPad software but if you would go to General there is no software update. I did reset my iPad already and yet nothing is showing up.

I want to update my iPad's software. But if you would go to general there is no Software update showing up...

malcolmfromsk wrote:
I want to update my iPad's ... go to general there is no Software update showing up...
That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If you have iOS 4... See Here > 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...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download
NOTE:
The iPad 1 can only update as far as iOS 5.1.1

HT4623 I have an iPod but in general there is no software update section what should I do now

I have an iPod but in general there is no software update section what should I do now

The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 as your tagline suggests then can only update via your computer's iTunes, as described half-way down the page that you posted from.
Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
If it's a second gen iPod Touch then it only supports up to iOS 4.2.1, third gen supports up to iOS 5.1.1, 4th gen iOS 6.1.5, and the 5th gen iOS 7.0.4
(For info you've posted in the Using iPad forum.)

HT4972 I have an iphone 4s and it's telling me that there is a software update available to iOS 6. When I got to "settings" on my phone, the "download and install" tab is not highlited and I can't click on it to get the update.

I have an iphone 4s. I have an alert that there is a software update available to iOS 6. When I got to the settings tab, the "download and install" button is not highlited and I can't click on it. Below that, it says that this update requires a Wi-Fi network connection to download. So I connected my phone to my computer and tried to update throug itunes. When I clicked the update tab on itunes on my laptop, an alert pops up that says I need to be connected to the internet for th update to take place. I am confused because I am connected to the internet, but for some reason the connection is not being recognized when I try to update.
I am using a Gateway laptop and my internet connection is a verizon 4g device that I plug into a USB port. I feel like this should be so simple but have not been able to figure it out even when I called Apple and spoke to a rep...help!

In order to download to your phone over the air, you need to be connected to WiFi.
It's possible the Internet connection through Verizon is not stable enough for the downlaod to begin (it is a very large download).
You might want to head over to Starbucks with your laptop for the afternoon and see if you can download it over their WiFi.

HT4623 When I go to General there is no Software update catergory. WHat's with that?

I would like to update the OS on my iPad 2. The current OS is 4.3.3
WHen I go to Settings>General> there is no software upgrade prompt.
How do I upgrade teh system?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. 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).
Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 tried to update my iphone 3, but after going to settings/ general there is no software update tab.

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