HT4972 Downloading iOS5 on an iPad 1

I cannot seem to upgrade to iOS5 on my iPad 1 and don't even have a "software update" option under my general settings. Help! I need to download some apps ASAP. Can someone assist?

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; devices running an iOS version prior to 5.0 can't be updated straight from the device. It will be updated to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware.
The maximum iOS version for the third generation iPod touch and original iPad is 5.1.1.
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HT4972 Hi, how do I download iOS5 to my iPad? I just can't get any further than the help page. I'd appreciate advice.

Hi. Been trying to download ios5 to my iPad. Can't progress at all. Can anyone help.? Thanks, Shaun

First, are you following these instructions?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
If you are, post back with specifics as to where things are breaking down and someone can probably offer suggestions.
Regards.

I am trying to download iOS5 on my iPad and this is the message : an error occurred while backing up this iPad (-37). Would you like to continue to update this iPad? Continuing will result in the loss of all content on this iPad

I am trying to download iOS5 on my iPad and this is the message : "an error occurred while backing up this iPad (-37). Would you like to continue to update this iPad? Continuing will result in the loss of all content on this iPad" Pls advise what is my next step

continue to updatae your phone.

Downloaded ios5 to my iPad, had trouble with all my apps but that got fixed. now the whole thing is so slow it is almost useless. have rebooted, didn't help

i downloaded ios5 to my ipad. Initially had problem with apps which was fixed by downloading an upgrade and they all staarted working. But everything is so slow it is almost useless. i have tried rebooting, it didn't help.

Other users have reported this very same issue after updating their iPads. You are using the original iPad according to your profile and those devices seem to be the more adversely affected devices. You can try the basic things and see if any of this helps.
Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
Reset the iPad by holding down on the sleep and home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons.
Go to the home screen first by tapping the home button. Quit/close open apps by double tapping the home button and the task bar will appear with all of you recent/open apps displayed at the bottom. Tap and hold down on any app icon until it begins to wiggle. Tap the minus (-) sign in the upper left corner to close the apps. Restart the iPad. Restart the iPad by holding down on the sleep button until the red slider appears and then slide to shut off. To power up hold the sleep button until the Apple logo appears and let go of the button.
If none of those things help, you can always try restoring your iPad. I have restored mine with some success, but I still have issues that I hope will be resolved soon.
An update to the iOS has been announced and it is in Beta now. Hopefully it will be released to all users soon.

Where does a developer download iOS5 beta for iPad?

I'm a developer, but where exactly do I download iOS5 beta for iPad? In the Dev Center I only see the SDK for 4.3. Thanks.

Thanks, I wanted to make sure. Many people mistakenly think that the iOS betas are available to the public or non-paid developers. If you can't find the beta, I'd suggest you ask for pointers in the developer forums:
http://developer.apple.com/devforums/
and if you can't get help there contact Apple Developer Support. We're really not allowed to discuss any specifics about unreleased Apple software in these public forums.
Regards.

Downloaded IOS5 to my Ipad and now cannot synch with itunes - I get no messages

I have downloaded IOS5 and the IPad works fine but I cannot synch with itunes and all of my Ipad music, videos and photos are gone. Tough to tell wher I went wrong since I can run wireless synch and it gets to stage 7 but then nothing happens. I hope someone else has encountered and solved this already.

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Since I have downloaded IOS5 on my IPAD and synced to my IMac, Safari keeps dropping off before downloading the website, is slow, also an icon which accessed open safari windows is no longer available. Apps trouble too. Help?

Since I have downloaded IOS5 on my IPAD2 and synced to my IMac, Safari keeps dropping off before site is downloaded and is slow. There was an icon that showed how many windows were open on Safari and when pressed displayed them, that has disappeared and apps do not always download. Sometimes by making several/many attempts, it eventually downloads the website or app, but this is not right. When trying to dowload any lonks from an email, they simply do not open, it keeps going back to the home screen. Does anybody have any suggestions? I only bought the IPAD 2 in June!

Also the touch screen does not seem to be responding adequately. Thank you for any help you can give.

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

TS4006 It is impossible to download ios5 on my iPad 2

Can u ps help me download iOS 5 to my iPad 2

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Have you tried updating by connecting to your computer. You may need to restore and update if the problem persists.

Downloaded iOS5 to my IPad. I want to connect Apple wireless keyboard. I cannot find BT selection under Preferences as I could on Los iOS. Where do I find BT now?

How do I find BT on IPad using new iOS5 so that I can connect Apple wireless keyboard?

Under Settings
General
and you'll see it there with network, bluetooth and itunes wifi sync

Problems downloading ios5 on their iPad ?

Is anyone still having problems downloading the new operating system? I still can't download it, any tips?

Are you getting any errors ? If you're getting a network timeout error then try temporarily turning off your firewall and antivirus software until the download has completed.
Or you could downloading it via a browser : https://discussions.apple.com/message/16436025#16436025

How can I download ios5 I don't have a computer

I don't have a pc how can I download ios5 onto my iPad 2

First off, you should post your question in the proper forum section. This section is for discussion about the Thunderbolt displays, not iPads.
but to answer your question, you can't. Since you are currently running version 4.3.3, it doesn't have the over-the-air software update feature. That feature came out with version 5.0.1. You will need to use a computer (or use a friend's computer or take it into the Apple Store) to update the iPad. Once you have updated it to iOS 5, then you will be able to get future updates without a computer.

I downloaded iOS5 and now I can't get the entries on my calendar, music, and photos

I just downloaded iOS5 on my ipad. I lost all aps (except the factory settings) photos, music, entries in calendar, etc. I know how to get the aps back but how do I get everything back?

If you backed up your iPad before you upgraded, just make sure the appropriate boxes are checked in iTunes to sync your Calendar, Contacts, Apps, Music, Photos, etc. The upgrade wiped the iPad disk so you have to reload everything from your computer (assuming you had synced it to one beforehand).
If not, you should be able to re-load all your apps and Music that you bought from iTunes without buying it again.

How do I download IOS5 onto a first generation ipad? Software Update does not appear under General in Settings on the 1st generation.

How do I download IOS5 onto a first generation ipad? Software Update does not appear under General in Settings on the first generation ipad.

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

I'm having a problem downloading iOS5. It downloads but will not install to my ipad. Help!

I've downloaded iOS5 twice, but it will not install on my ipad2. I receive the following message after an hour and 15 minutes of downloading: There was a problem downloading the software for ipad (Gives the ipad name). This network timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later. Please Help, the new features look VERY useful to me.
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Try temporarily turning off your firewall and antivirus software until the download has completed. If that doesn't work then you could try downloading the update via a browser : https://discussions.apple.com/message/16436025#16436025

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