HT4623 What if you do not have a software update prompt in the general screen...how do you install iOS 5?

I am trying to download IOS 5.1 on iPad2 but do not have a software upload prompt in the general screen.  How do I upload IOS 5.1 without this prompt?

Connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes, click on the iPad name on the left side under devices and then click on the Summary Tab in the iTunes window on the right. Click on Check for Update. After you install iOS 5 on the iPad, then you can update in the future right from the iPad in the Settings>General>Software Update.
Make sure that you are running the latest iTunes on your computer before you update the iPad.

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    To update
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    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
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    - A 3G to 5.1.1  Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
    - A 4G to 6.1.3  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 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.
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    Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    I need help in getting iOS onto my phone. I don't have a software tab in my general -settings. And also I have problems syncing my phone to my pc to get this done by I tunes. Completely confused by it all :/

    Updating to iOS 5
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • Dialog box says "The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privliges for some of the items." How can I install it in my Aplications folder?

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  • HT4623 I do not have a software update option under my general settings.  How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

    I do not have a software update option under my general settings.  How do I update to ios 4.0 to get free apps???

    ... and the option to update the software from the iPod using Settings/General is not available on iOS 4 or earlier.
    You can get free Apps with iOS 3.x - providing they will run on the version you have. That's dependant upon your model of iPod. So before anything else, which version of iOS do you currently have on your iPod and do you know which model you own?
    For help in identifying your model, go to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

  • HT4623 my ipod touch dose not have a software update button my ipods version is 3.1.3 what do i do??????????

    My Ipod touch dose not have a software update botton my version is 3.1.3 i have no clue what my ios is i thank its 1 i need help what do i do?????????????

    I suspect you have the original (1G ) iPod. those can only go as high as 3.1.3
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  • 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 3G iphone does not have a software update tab. how do i update my phone?

    My iphone does not have a software update tab. How do I update my phone without it?

    You don't have a software update on your phone because you need IOS 5.0 or higher to OTA.
    You will have to update using itunes.

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

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

    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
    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

  • 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 ipad 2 does not have a software update icon to press

    My ipad 2 will not update. I have looked at instructions which say go to settings, general and press software update ... there is no icon saying software update on my ipad... very frustrating!! Help

    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 What if it doesn't have a "software update" Option in General?

    I'm trying to update my Ipod Touch but in the instructions it says to go onto the "Software Update" option, but mines doesn't have that. What shall I do?

    Try a manual install using the instructions here. You have to know your iPod model/generation to select the correct download
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    A 2G to 4.2.1
    A 3G to 5.1.1
    A 4G to 6
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  • HT4539 I need to update my iso but in my setting on my iPad I don't have a software update button in my general settings. Can you please help

    Need to update iso but I don't have a soft wear update in my general setting

    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
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    http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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    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.
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  • HT4623 Why doesn't my I phone 4 have a software update option in the general settings?

    I have an I phone 4 with a 4.2.7 ios. Why isn't anything in my general settings that says software update?

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