Is it better to update the ipad with a mac mini vs a windows PC?
I have an iPad 2 which i want to update to iOS 6.1.3 (from 4.3.3). I usually sync it with a mac mini running Snow Leopard 10.6.4 with iTunes 10 which will not allow me to update the iPad as iTunes 11 requires OS X 10.6.8. I am not in a position to update my mac mini.
1) Can I use a PC running windows 7 with latest iTunes to update my iPad without any problems ?
2) Will I be able to sync my updated iPad with my mac mini running iTunes 10 on OS X 10.6.4 ?
Thanks for your inputs.
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
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