HT4972 Trying to update my iPad2 but when I go into settings and then general. I don't have a option for software update.. But iPad is so behind can you you?

How do I update my iPad? When I go into setting and then general I do not have a option saying software upadate..

Don't stop reading ...go all the way through the article. The instructions are in there.
Update your device using iTunes
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

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HT4623 in settings and then general i do not have the option of software update...? How do I know if I am on IOS6 I also seem to be having trouble trying to use icloud i think this is because my apple id is not in the form of an email address...? can anyo

in settings and then general i do not have the option of software update...? How do I know if I am on IOS6 I also seem to be having trouble trying to use icloud i think this is because my apple id is not in the form of an email address...? can anyone help

stell80 wrote:
in settings and then general i do not have the option of software update...?
That is only present if you have already updated to iOS 5 or later. If you're on iOS 4 you can only update while connected to your computer's iTunes.
stell80 wrote:
How do I know if I am on IOS6
Settings/ General/ About
stell80 wrote:
I also seem to be having trouble trying to use icloud i think this is because my apple id is not in the form of an email address...? can anyone help
You can't access iCloud from your iPhone unless you're on iOS 5 or later. Otherwise, refer to this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4436

I'm trying to turn off the "Handoff" feature. When I go to "settings and then general" I do not have the option to turn off "Hand Off". Help Please

Can't seem to make this work. I am up to date with my updates on both I-Phone and I-Pad. The "Hand-off" feature is working, and I don't want it. How do I turn it off? I don't have the option to do that when I go to General & Settings. Is it located somewhere else? Apple says that is where it is. What am I doing wrong, The "wonderful feature" is driving me crazy. Surely it is others also...
Deb *******
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Hi debinarizona,
I see the Handoff setting under "Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps".
Connect your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch using Continuity
Best Regards,
Nubz

HT4623 When we go to Settings General, we do not have an option for Software Update...only About and Usage.

When we go to Settings>General, we do not have an option for Software Update...only About and Usage. How do we update the system on our iPad?

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

HT1414 When i go into settings and then Wi-fi, it is not letting me flip the 'off' to 'on'. What do i do to relase the flip switch so i can on Wi-fi?

When i go into settings and then Wi-fi, it is not letting me flip the 'off' to 'on'. What do i do to relase the flip switch so i can on Wi-fi?

Hey there Devc_04!
I have an article here for you that can address your issue:
iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

TS1398 My iphone5 ios6 goes on 3g although there is a wifi network available! When i go into settings, and select the network, it connects again! Is it software? Or hardware?

My iphone5 ios6 goes on 3g although there is a wifi network available! When i go into settings, and select the network, it connects again! Is it software? Or hardware?

this was happening with my phone the other night. i just went into the phone to settings > general > reset > reset all settings
You can also try rebooting the router

HT4623 I'm trying to update my iphone 4. I went into my settings then into genral, but have no option for software update. How so i update my phone? Help!

I'm trying to update my iphone 4. I plugged it into my computer, went into settings than into genral, but I have no option for software update. How do I update my iphone 4? help!!

Unless you set the device up for Wifi Sync, you will have to upgrade using iTunes. On the Summary page in iTunes, click the button Software Update.

HT4972 I can't update my iPad to iso 5 please help. When I go to settings and then to general it doesn't have an update button for "check for updates". Thanks

I can't update my iPad to iso 5 please help. When I go to settings and then to general it doesn't have an update button for "check for updates". Thanks

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. 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 to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

HT4623 When I go into settings and general the option to download ios7 is not there when it then says "checking for updates" and I recieve an error

When I go into settings and general the option to download ios7 is not there when it then says "checking for updates" and I recieve an error

What version of iOS is the device currently running?
In order to update over the air on the device, it must be running iOS5 or higher.

HT4623 i just bought an iPad from a friend. I think is generation 1 or 2 not sure where to look for this. Bottom line, I would like to update it to iOS7. Is this possible? It does not have the option for software update.

i just bought an iPad from a friend. I think is generation 1 or 2 not sure where to look for this. Bottom line, I would like to update it to iOS7. Is this possible? It does not have the option for software update.

Identify Your iPad
http://www.ifixit.com/Info/ID-your-iPad
If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.0.4. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
You can no longer update to iOS 6.x, or down grade the iOS.
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 antivirus 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.
How to Upgrade to iOS 7
The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.
There are two ways to upgrade to iOS 7: You can use your Wi-Fi connection, or you can connect your iPad to your PC and update through iTunes. We'll go over each method.
To upgrade using Wi-Fi:
Note: If your iPad's battery is under 50%, you will want to plug it into your charger while performing the update.
Go into the iPad's Settings.
Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
Tap "Download and Install". This will start the upgrade, which will take several minutes and will reboot your iPad during the process. If the Download and Install button is grayed out, trying clearing up some space. The space required by the update is mostly temporary, so you should gain most of it back after iOS 7 is installed.
Once the update is installed, you may have to run through the initial steps of setting up your iPad again. This is to account for new features and settings.
To upgrade using iTunes:
First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.
You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.
Now you are ready to begin the process:
If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.
 Cheers, Tom

I have an iPad 2, and in my settings I don't have the tab for software updates, how can I get it?

I have an iPad2 and in settings I don't have the tab for software updates, how can I get it?

Your purchases are tied to your Apple ID. If you bought all of the books with the old ID then AFAIK you will have to continue to use that ID in order to continue to sync those books to the iPad.
You have to update the app with the old ID so I don't see how you could keep the books with the new ID. Maybe I am wrong about this, but someone else will chime in I'm sure and correct me if I am wrong.

Often when I do a search and then click on the link I am redirected to a fake or phishing website. How can I stop this? Thank you!

Often when I do a search and then click on the link I am redirected to a fake or phishing website. How can I stop this? Thank you!

Usually you would get to a phishing site directly by mistyping, or from the search itself.
You can avoid a lot of phishing sites with the following:
'''Tools > Options > Security'''<br>
''Known attack sites can be blocked here, uses information reported to Firefox and to Google.''<br>
[x] Warn me when sites try to install add-ons<br>
[x] Block reported attack sites<br>
[x] Block reported web forgeries
Having a good '''hosts''' file on your system can protect your entire system cross-application and all browsers and all your Firefox profiles against a lot malware. The '''hosts''' file must coded for www.example.com, example.com, anything.example.com -- '''Adblock Plus''' is more generic and can do more with less coding. See links below.
'''More information:''' on extensions and keyword shortcuts
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ Adblock Plus :: Add-ons for Firefox]
* [http://adblockplus.org/en/filters#basic Writing Adblock Plus filters]
* [http://www.siteadvisor.com/ McAfee SiteAdvisor Software -- Website Safety Ratings and Secure Search]
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wot-safe-browsing-tool/ Web of Trust - Safe Browsing Tool :: Add-ons for Firefox]
* [http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File]
* [http://userstyles.org/styles/42848 Google - Highlight harmful site alert - Themes and Skins for www.google - userstyles.org]
* [http://kb.mozillazine.org/Problematic_extensions Problematic extensions - MozillaZine Knowledge Base] (McAfee Site Advisor is listed as problematic, read information)
* My notes on extensions -- http://dmcritchie.mvps.org/firefox/firefox.htm#ext_table
* [http://dmcritchie.mvps.org/firefox/kws.htm Firefox Keyword Shortcuts] (and bookmarklets)
Just so you don't miss important information about Adblock Plus, be aware that it does nothing by itself -- it needs filters. Be sure to install the "EasyList (US)" filter subscription.
In your google search settings (preferences), you can filter adult content, but that is not phishing
* http://www.google.com/preferences?complete=0&hl=en
Phishing protection comes from your browser using collected phishing data -- not from the Google search itself where you might see a warning.
* (Google Chrome) http://www.google.com/support/chrome/bin/answer.py?answer=99020
* (Firefox) already covered what you need to set in security options
more
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/ensuring-your-information-is-safe.html
''corrected to read Tools > Options > Security''

HT4623 i went on to my settings and then general but they isn't a software update? what do i do?

i went on to my settings and the general but they wasn't/isn't a software update?

Likely you are still running iOS 4 - the over the air update feature only appeared with iOS 5. To update from iOS 4 you will need to connect to iTunes via the cable and update from iTunes on your computer.

I don't have the option for updating software in my IPAD!!! How can I download IOS7?

When I go to General, in settings, and then go to software update, I don't see the option of update software, it only says "learn more ' about ios7?????

Well, finally I fixed my problem and was able to download IOS7 on my IPAD.the problem was because there was not enough space on my IPad local storage, so I had to free some space by deleting pics and movies. Now it's working fine, but I learnt that I can have an Iflash drive or a wifi external hard disc to put all my files on and relive my local storage.

HT5858 I have had difficulty launching sites from within my email messages. So, in trying to revert to the default settings on my iPad I went into "Settings" and reset everything. Now, I have a black screen with a white apple and a white line! What do

For the last severl weeks I have had difficulty launching sites from within my email messages. Thinking that I may have gone into "Settings" and set something wrong, I decided to reset to the default settings. So, in "Settings" I chose reset everything. Now, when I turn my iPad on all I get is a black screen with the picture of a white apple and a white line below it. Nothing else works. What can I do? Do I need to send this back to Apple to be restored?

You will hopefully be able to restore it yourself. It sounds like you erased all constant and settings rather than resetting all settings. But I'm basing my theory on the fact that you are seeing the Apple logo with the white progress bar (the white line) on the screen. That's what you would see if the software was being reinstalled and then it stopped on you. If that is what happened, you need to restore again and most likely need to use recovery mode.
You can read about recovery mode here.
Recovery mode - Apple
However ...... If you are seeing the white line when you turn the iPad, let it go for twenty minutes or so, before you try restoring again. There is possibility that the software is still be installed and it can take a while before you see that white line move at all indicating that progress is being made.
Frankly, I don't think that the software is still being installed, but since you didn't say specifically how long the iPad has been like this, it could just be that the software hasn't finished installing yet. If you know better - meaning that it's been like this for hours or longer, then you do need to restore the device.

HT4972 Trying to update my iPad2 but when I go into settings and then general. I don't have a option for software update.. But iPad is so behind can you you?

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