HT4972 Why can't I update iOS 5 or 6 to my iPad

How can I connect my iPad to my computer

you can connect it to your computer by connecting the cable to the usb port on the computer
and you have to install itunes on the computer

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HT4972 Why can't I update iOS 5.1.1 to my iPhone 3GS?

I synced my phone for the first time using iTunes last night, and I got instructions to download iOS 6. I can't get 6 on my 3GS, but I can't figure out how to load 5.1.1

Lots of confusion here...
Do you mean 3G or 3GS? The 3GS CAN update to iOS 6.
If you have a 3G, then the latest version is 4.2.1, and cannot receive any later or future updates. It's done.
You say you have 4.3.1, but the latest version is 4.2.1 for the 3G, so do you have a 3GS?

Why can't I update iOS 7.0.6 from my iPhone 5?

Why can't I update iOS 7.0.6 from my iPhone 5? It keeps showing the message of an error occurred downloading. I need help.

If you're attempting to update over the air, try doing it through iTunes.

HT4972 Why can't I update my iPad from the 5.1 to the ios 6? My apps say I need to update but then wont because i cant update my iPad

Why can't I update my iPad from the 5.1 to the ios 6? My apps say I need to update but then wont because i cant update my iPad??
HELP ME WHAT CAN I DO???

You have an iPad 1. 5.1.1 is the last iOS version for that model.

HT4972 why can't i update my ipad 1 to ios 5

Why can't I update my ipad to ios 5?

Why can't you?
If you are running an iOS version lower than 5, you'll need to connect your iPad to a computer running iTunes and update through there.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Scroll down to section titled: Update Your Device Using iTunes

HT4972 Why can't I update my 1st generation IPad to IOS6?

Hello, I was wondering if someone could please tell how to or Why can't I update my 1st generation IPad to IOS6?
I would like to give thanks in advance for helping.

The first gen iPad can only be upgraded to iOS 5.1.1
Allan

HT4972 why can't i update the software on my ipad model MB292LL?

Why can't I update the software for my IPad model MB292LL? The ios is 5.1.1 and I have seen newer ios versions come out. Also, many apps aren't available for my Ipad because of the ios. Is this Apple's way of forcing you to buy a new IPad? If so, that *****!

The 1st generation iPad can not be upgraded beyond 5.1.1

HT4972 why can't I update my iPhone to OS 5

Why can't I update my iOS from 4.2.10 to 5.0.?

You appear to have an iPhone 3G, which can't be updated past 4.2.1. If you happen to have a newer iPhone, it will be updated to 6.0.1 or 6.0.2, not 5.0.
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HT4972 Why can't I update my iPad 2?

Why isn't their a update to iOS 5 or later for my iPad 2??? Any help will be appreciated.

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/HT4972http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.htmlhttp://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/HT4623http://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

HT4972 why can't I update my ipad to ios 4.3

I have an ipad model A1219 with ios 4.2.1 and would like to update to 4.3 to be able to install certain apps. Itunes is indicating there are no updates available at the moment. Does that mean that I can't do the update and that I'll have to stay with this ios?
Thank you very much for your help.

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).
 Cheers, Tom

HT4972 Why can't i update my ipad to iOS 6 or higher?

I am trying to update my ipad form iOS 5.1.1 to six or higher, but it want let me. why?

If it's an iPad 1, then you cannot. See:
See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
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.x
iPhone 4                                      iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 5                                      iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 5c                                     iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 5s                                     iOS 7.1.x
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.x
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 7.1.x
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 7.1.x
iPad 3                                          iOS 7.1.x
iPad 4                                          iOS 7.1.x
iPad Mini                                      iOS 7.1.x
iPad Air                                        iOS 7.1.x
=====================================
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 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

HT4972 Why can't I update my iPad to iOS 5

I have tried and tried to update my software but consistently experience error messages like iOS 4.3 required or even iOS 5 required. I don't understand wats wrong. Help please.....

What happens when you try ?
To update from iOS 4, 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 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 (on iTunes 11 you can enable the left-hand sidebar via option-command-S on a Mac, control-S on a PC), 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
A first gen iPad will update to iOS 5.1.1, and an iPad 2 and 3 to IOS 6.1

HT4972 Why can't I update my iPad to iOS 5 or later?!

I can't find the icon software update on my iPad that helps me updating my iPad (2) to iOS 6 but I have on my iPhone 5

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
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're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.
 Cheers, Tom

HT4972 Why can't you update the iPod touch 4g to IOS 7 ?

Is there a way I can force my iPod 4g to update to the IOS 7?

No - it cannot support iOS 7 - it does not have the RAM required to run it.
Cheers,
GB

HT4972 Why can't I update my 3Gs iPhone from iOS 3.1.3 to iOS 5.0?

How can I upgrade my 3Gs iPhone to iOS 5.0?

The back is metal.
I am going to that AT&T store.
And the to the Apple store Genius desk, if necessary.
So thanks, and I will update this discussion, when I get his solved.

HT4972 Why can't I update iOS 5 or 6 to my iPad

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