HT4972 Why I can update my iPad to ios5

Why I can't update my iPad 2 in IOS 5 or 6?

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

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  • HT4972 why i cant update from ipad one?

    why i cant update anything? im trying to downlosd app and is keep say io0s 6

    Correct ... the original iPad can only go up to iOS 5.1.1.

  • HT4972 why i cant update my ipad into ios7

    i cant update my ipad2 to ios 7

    Are you using iTunes to update your iPad? ID you are running iOS. 4.3, you must use iTunes on a computer according to the instructions in the kb article that led you to this support site.
    If you are using iTunes and you are not having any success, try disabling your firewall and antivirus software when you try again. And please, by all means, provide some details. Don't be shy or keep us guessing. Just stating that you can't update your iPad doesn't help is to help you.

  • HT4972 How does one update their iPad to iOS5 without losing prior Apps, notes & content?

    Need to update to iOS5 or iOS6 put upon doing so, it stated it will erase all my Apps and Content.   I have a years worth of notes in Note Taker HD.......do not want to lose.....any options?

    Well, I'm going to go scour the internet for a while and see what kind of tools I can find. I'll come back with a solution eventually, but this is something that apple needs to take care of. To date, the most frightening and inconvinient processes ever performed with apple products are the iTunes sync and upgrade processes. I find it wrong that I would ever have to void my own warranty to deal with something so simple and so common.
    Don't get me wrong, I love apple, more than anything, but this is their one big mess up. I pray they figure it out soon.
    I'll be back later.

  • Is there any way I can update my iPad to ios5 without using iTunes?

    My home PC crashed, and I haven't gotten a new one yet, and it's my understanding that if I can upgrade to ios5, I can use the Cloud instead.  Also, what about all of my music in iTunes that is stores on my external hard drive?
    Thanks.

    Ok, one more, and I promise I'll be done ....
    It looks like what I'm going to have to do is get a new laptop/pc - I'm fine with that. 
    However, presuming I get a new PC, install iTunes, all of my current stuff on my iPad and iPhone is backed up, I install the new os, and everything is good .... then I plug in my external hard drive with all of my music.  Some of the iTunes music and movies on my external drive were purchased years ago with a now defunct Apple account and Yahoo email address.  How can I access these items? I remember getting an error last time I tried to sync, and these items wouldn't sync.
    Thanks again!  This discussion group has given me more information in 10 minutes than 2 days searching the net.

  • I am trying to download the lastest apple ios update to my PC so I can update my ipad 2. Why are there no download buttons on the latest software updates?

    I am trying to download the lastest apple ios update to my PC so I can update my ipad 2. Why are there no download buttons on the latest software updates?

    Make sure all contents are transferred and device is backed up before you update.
    Transfer purchases
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
    How to backup
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

  • HT4972 Can I update my iPad to iOS5

    Can I update my iPad to IOS5?

    Any iPad can be updated to iOS 5. You need to use a computer and iTunes - the latest version of iTunes is advised.
    What you should do anytime that you update the device is to transfer purchases from the iPad into iTunes - File>Transfer Purchases - and you should backup the iPad as well. When you update the update the device, if something goes wrong, you can restore from the backup.
    However, iTunes should ask if you want to backup before you update, but just in case create the backup yourself before you update. The backup contains your app data and settings - along with other items - so make sure you backup first.
    If you have any other important files, you may want to transfer them to your computer as well, prior to the update.
    Transfer purchases.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848
    How to backup
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    How to update your iPad
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

  • HT4623 why I cannot update my ipad from 5.1.1 to latest versions? Some of the apps wouldn't work on the 5.1.1 .  To buy a new ipad,would be a rip off .

    why I cannot update my ipad from 5.1.1 to latest versions? Some of the apps wouldn't work on the 5.1.1 .  To buy a new ipad,would be a rip off. What is the solution?

    The original iPad does not have the memory and processing power to run more recent version of the iOS. 5.1.1 is the latest it can run.

  • I recently updated my IPad to IOS5 and when I put the pages application back I lost all my document that were saved to it. Is there any thing I can do to recover them?

    I recently had my nephew update my IPad to IOS5, when I put my pages application back my saved document were gone. It as if I am just starting a new pages.
    What can I do to recover the document that was on Pages before the update?
    Please help Thanks
    George Berry
    <Edited by host>

    I don't think you're on iOS 5, I think you're using iOS 6.  That's the latest version.
    Unless you've used iCloud to back up your documents, you won't be able to restore them.  And for future reference, you don't have to uninstall Pages to update your iPad anymore.  Sorry about this.

  • Just updated my iPad to ios5. How can I turn off tabbed browsing in Safari?

    My wife just updated her iPad to ios5 because of problems with Safari. Now she cannot see her previous web pages as she could in ios4. Instead she sees tabbed browsing which she hates. Can tabbed browsing be turned off and Safari restored to the way it used to work? Are there any alternatives/
    Thanks.

    You can't turn it off. Sorry. Take a look at iCab Mobile. It's another browser that's available in the App Store. It has both tabs and thumbnails (and tons of other neat features).

  • HT1338 Why i cannot update my ipad?

    Why i cannot update my ipad?

    Are you sure you have an iPad 2?
    Do you have a camera?
    The current iOS for iPad 1 is 5.1.1.
    If you have an iPad 2 then connect it to iTunes.
    How to update your iOS device
    Scroll down to the “Update your device using iTunes” section

  • Why i cant update my ipad mini to ios 7.1.2?

    WHy i cant update my ipad mini to ios 7.1.2?

    Backup before you proceed with update (tap to enlarge image)

  • HT4623 I'm trying to update my iPad to ios5, I have gone thru Settings, General, but there is no update button available...what am I doing wrong?

    I'm trying to update my iPad to ios5, as I want Sky Go on it to watch the cricket, so I've gone thru Settings, General, but there is no update available...what am I doing wrong? Or is this iPad not able to get updates? Thanks

    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.
    There are some important things that you should know before you update.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4972
    The updating instructions are in this article. Make sure you read the part about using iTunes.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

  • Is there any way to update my iPad to ios5 without a computer

    I am in the military and stationed over seas and I don't have a computer. Is there anyway to update my iPad to ios5 without one?

    No.  You have to get there first and all subsequent updates can be done without a computer.

  • How do I update my iPad to ios5 I am getting an error mesage -402653081 while backing up the iPad, if I proceed then I will loose all the content of the iPad?

    How do I update my iPad to ios5 I am getting an error mesage -402653081 while backing up the iPad, if I proceed then I will loose all the content of the iPad?

    The IOS5 upgrade will erase everything on your iPad, so make sure you have a good backup before you start.
    If not, you will just have to reenter all of your settings all over again.  Have you ever backed it up successfully?

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