HT4972 I do not have an update option in my general/setting area on my iPad 2

I have been trying to update my iPad 2 for days. I do not have an update option and I have tried updating from iTunes. I get an error stating the network has timed out. I have never selected for the time out. I have version 4.3.

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

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HT4972 I do not have software update option available and my iOS is 4.1 how to update

Please help me to update iOS 4.3 or 5 without software update option

Follow the directions here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
The update to iOS 5.0 or higher is an erase/restore deal, so make sure you follow the directions in the support article I provided you a link for.

Im using iphone 4 uk unlock , it has ios 4.2.1 and it does not have software update option.Now i want to update the phone with latest ios is it possible and tel me how ?

Im using iphone 4 uk unlock , it has ios 4.2.1 and it does not have software update option.Now i want to update the phone with latest ios is it possible and tel me how ?

The update to iOS 5.0 & higher is an erase/restore deal, so make sure you follow the directions here to update your phone:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4972
iOS 7.0.4 will be installed.

HT4623 My iPad does not have Software Update option?? How do I update to iOS5?

My iPad does not have Software Update option? How do I update to higher versions???

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 4: 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 are updating using wifi, locate your iPad close to your router so you don't get a wifi dropout (can cause update corruption).
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 how can i update my iphone 4 that does not have the update option in the settings?

How can i update my iphone 4 that does not have the update option in the settings?

From the article you linked, scroll down to the section "Update your device using iTunes"

HT4623 Don't have "software update" option. How do I get ios5 on ipad

Don't have "software update" option. How do I get ios5 on ipad

The Settings > General > Software Update option only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you have iOS 4 or earlier on it 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 (File > Devices > Transfer Purchases if you are on iTunes 11). 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.

HT4623 My settings does not have software update option. How do I download a new iOS?

My settings does not have a software update option. How do I download a new version of iOS?

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 do not have the update option in my settings?

How do I get the update option in my settings trying to update to iOS 5

That only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, if you are on iOS 4 then you will need to do the next update via your computer's iTunes.
Connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off it via File > Transfer Purchases (you may also want to copy photos off the iPad as well) and then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'. You may also want to copy off the iPad any important documents, notes, files etc 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 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

HT201263 My itouch does not have an update option for the os

I am trying to set up icloud and it says I must have 5.0 on my device bt the itouch does not have the software update option shown it the directions on the apple website.

Connect to your syncing computer and start iTunes. From the summary screen, check for updates. If you have a 2nd generation iPod, it can not be upgraded beyond 4.2.1.

HT4623 My ipad does not have "Software update" option under General Settings

Trying to update ipad. My ipad does not have the "Software update" option referenced in instructions.

You only have the option if you are already running iOS 5. If you are trying to update the iOS, you have to use iTunes on a computer to update the iPad.
Instructions here for all iOS versions. Make sure that you go down to the section about using iTunes. The first part of the article only applies to you if you are already running iOS 5.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Or you can connect the iPad to the computer, launch iTunes. Select the iPad under the devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update

Ipod 2g settings does not have software update option

I have checked the tutorial to upgrade my ipod 2g from 4.2 to 4.3, but when I go to settings/general, "software update" does not appear as an option. I am connected to a wi fi area and ported to a computer, still no option...

Your software version is not up to date, and therefore does not have that in "settings" yet. You must connect it to your computer and update via iTunes.
Your iPod needs iOS 5 or higher, in order to have the software update option in "settings"
How to update your iPhone - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

HT4623 what if my phone does not have software update option

What if iphone 4 does not have software update

Is the Software Update button not there at all? If it is not there, than you may want to update on your computer with iTunes. What version do you have of iOS anyway?

HT4623 I don't have software update option in my general settings how I will have to update?

I don't have a software update in my general setting , how I will have to upgrade iOS 5?

Go back to the article you asked this question from, ignore the instructions for updating it wirelessly, scroll down, and follow those for updating it from iTunes on a computer.
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My ipod touch 4th generation does not have software update option in settings menu

ipod touch software update

That comes with iOS 5 and later. To update connect to your computer and update via iTunes
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You need iTunes 10.7 or later on the computer

HT4623 My iPhone does not have "software update" in Settings under General

Hi,
I have an iPhone 4. It has the software it came with - iOS 4.3.3 I believe. I want to upgrade it to iOS6 but I'm not sure how. First, in my settings under general, there is no "upgrade software" section. Second, do I need to upgrade to iOS5 first before I upgrade the phone to iOS6? Also I ended my contract with AT&T months ago & they still have a "no sim" message on my ipad2 (successfully upgraded to IOS 6 after I upgraded using the macpro laptop computer I have to upgrade it to iOS5 it took forever to upgrade to 5 and only 20 minutes to upgrade to 6) anyway, back to my iPhone 4 - I use it on my wireless network at home. I do not use it as a phone and don't plan to. But I use it for so many other things around the house (stay at home mom) like calendars and email and a book. Can anyone help me with the questions I have about upgrading my iPhone 4 to iOS6 without losing the newborn baby photos of my 7 month old?
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Only iOS 5 and later can be updated "over the air". If you want to upgrade your iOS you will need to do so using iTunes.

HT4972 I do not have an update option in my general/setting area on my iPad 2

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