I want to update my IPad's operating system but when I tried to so, I got a message at Itunes advising all my apps would be removed? Is there a step by step guide for doing this update and retaining my apps? I am completely lost....
I want to update my 1st generation IPad which has a current OS of 4.2.1 to the latest 5.0 OS. I tried to do this through my ITunes account but got a warning that continuing would delete my apps, etc. I don't want that to happen! I have ZERO tech ability/know-how and need an idiot-proof, step by step guide to performing the update. Any help most appreciated. I haven't got a clue how to back up anything on the IPad, either.
Many thanks!!
First copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer's iTunes via File > Transfer Purchases. You should also backup the device (right-click the iPad 'device' and select 'back up'), and copy off any important documents, files, notes etc (e.g. by email, the file sharing section at the bottom of the Apps tab on your computer's iTunes, via wifi, whatever the apps that you use support) - the update process should backup and restore the content but it's best to be safe.
There is some more info on this page about updating to iOS 5 : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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Kappy explains why. https://discussions.apple.com/message/19446567#19446567
5 Flash Player Alternatives http://www.techshout.com/features/2011/01/flash-player-for-ipad-apps/
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the thing is my restriction code is suddenly on and i think its because of i updated my ipad into ios 7 !!!!
i asked my parents if they set this thing but they told my they didnt !
now i cant join to network ! is it because of restriction code on ? because before i update my ipad it worked correctly and join to all of the networks !
please help me ! this disaster started when i updated my ipad !
please help me !
how can i remove or turn off the restriction code but i dont want to reset my ipad !!!!!
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase help me !
thanks for your consern !
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i just baught my first iphone and it is a jalbroken
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Having trouble updating my ipad to IOS 7
If this is an original (first gen) iPad, it is in fact as up-to-date as it can get. That model doesn't support iOS beyond 5.1.1.
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The following articles can help get iTunes back to burning.
Can't burn a CD in iTunes for Windows
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you can try
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=304508
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