HT4972 I cannot update ios5 in my ipad?

IN the settings when i select general the con softwre updates do not appear

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
An iPad 2 will update to iOS 6.0.1 (which is the only version that is 'signed' by Apple), so you will lose the built-in YouTube app and the Maps app will change.

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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

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If your ipad had no problems before, then it is your computer then may fail you. Try to restart computer and ipad.Try to disable antiviruses. If that happens again and you have apple store close by you can set up appointment, or try another computer.

HT4972 I cannot update from iOS 4.2.1

I cannot update my iPad 1 from v4.2.1 to a newer version. Have tried connecting to my PC. The "Software update" button doesn't appear.

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   3. iPod Touch Support
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HT4972 Can I update iTunes on my iPad 2 through wifi?

I am trying to get to the iOS5/6, but it says I need to update my iTunes.

That doesn't make sense. You don't need to update iTunes - nor can you even update iTunes on your iPad. iTunes on the iPad is only updated when Apple releases an new or updated iOS as iTunes is included as part of the update.
Furthermore it makes no sense that you would have to update iTunes on the computer in order to update the iPad via WiFi. If you are updating via WiFi, you don't need iTunes.
However, you may need to update iTunes on your computer in order to use the iPad with the computer - and then update the iPad using iTunes. So update iTunes on your PC first. Then try to update the iPad via iTunes. After yo update the iPad this time, you will be able to update OTA via Wifi from the iPad settings. Settings>General>Software Update.
You can download the latest iTunes here.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Updating instructions here.
How to update to iOS 5 or later.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

HT4972 I cannot update my ipad2 to iOS 5 or 6? When I go to settings/general there is no option to update software. Any suggestions?

NT

You're on iOS 4, which does not support over-the-air updates.
Plug your iPad into iTunes on your computer, and update your software that way (hit "Check for Updates" after synching). After you update, you'll be able to do future updates over-the-air.

HT4972 i cannot update the ios it starts then it says software server could not be contacted make sure network settings are correct

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I'm trying to update my iPad software, but when I go to Settings/General- there is no software update section like on other iPads. My software desperately needs to be updated, but I don't know how to do this manually. Any help would be great. Right now my iPad shows I'm in version 4.3.5. Thanks.

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1. 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

I purchased a used ipad 2 that turned out to be jailbroken and i cannot update or restore the ipad 2

I purchased an ipad 2 from ebay and a little while after recieving the device I realized that it was jailbroken. So I immediately tried to restore and update to ios5 and it would not update giving me the error message that there was an issue downloading the software and the session has time out. I tried restoreing the ipad both through itunes and manually. It will not let me like its being blocked. Now I am having trouble purchasing anything from the store I get an error message of 1004 or 13019. I've tried every troubleshooting suggestion on itunes and nothing has worked. Not sure if anyone has any suggestions. I had no idea the device was jailbroken. I'm not savvy enough to attempt even using anything like that . I'm looking to just restore this device and start over.

Well, now you know what happens when you jailbreak (yes, I know that you didn't know, but hopefully you will not consider it in the future after seeing what happened here).
Anyway, since it is used and jailbroken, I'm guessing you bought it off of eBay or something like that. I'm sure there's a workaround for your problem, but you shouldn't have to go through that hassle. I would recommend attempting to return it and either buy a brand new one from Apple to insure that there are no problems, or, if you want a used one because it is cheaper, be very careful and make sure the seller agrees that it is fully functional, and that you reserve the right to return it if there are any issues.

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Read this... import photos to your computer...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4083

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My husband purchased and set up my iPad 2 under his Apple ID. The iOS is 4.3.5-original- and needs updated badly. I want to do it under my own ID. Please help!

Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Content & Settings
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Help please: cannot update or purchase apps

Greetings,
I occasionally cannot update apps on my iPad - free or not free. I can never purchase new apps, free or not, and sometimes it won't let me update free apps.
I get an error message saying:
UNABLE TO PURCHASE
"APP" could not be purchased at this time.
Please try again later.
This has been happening for a few weeks. I've changed/updated credit card info, refreshed everything, restarted numerous times.
Thanks
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Version 7.0.4 911B554a)

Nope - It thought it might be my slow internet connection in my new apartment, but when I went into work where it's fast, some downloaded, but a few others wouldn't. So now I'm even more confused. Sorry.

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