Older iPad update question

My iPad has 5.1V OS on it. Can it Be updated to 6.0V OS or higher? If so then how do you accomplish that. also is there a way to find older apps that would work with it??

As Allan suggests it depends on the exact model of iPad you have.
If it does not have a camera, then it cannot be updated past iOS 5.1.1
If it does it can go up to iOS 8.
With that said, you may be able to get compatible versions of Apps for iOS 5 by downloading the App to iTunes on a computer first, then following this support document from Apple:
Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support

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Why wont my older ipad update ios beyond 5.1.1?

why wont my older ipad update ios beyond 5.1.1?

See if this helps.
Install the latest compatible version of an app on an earlier version of iOS or OS X - Apple Support

HT2305 iPad updates Question???

My Ipad hae iOS version 4.3.3. When I logged on to iTunes it let me know the newest version of iOS 5.1.1 was available for download. Can i run the latest updaye only or do I need to go back and run all of the updates from 4.3.3 to 5.1.1? Any help with this topic would be appreciated! Thanks

All of the new features will be integrated into the most recent iOS version - that being iOS 5.1.1. You will not miss anything by going from 4.3.3 to 5.1.1. All features will be included.
That website that you referenced above does not allow you to download from the sites themselves. At the bottom of some of the sites it states that the updates are available via iTunes, on another site it links to the "how to update" kb site that I referenced above. Those are older update articles that describe what was new in each update with some links to other pertinent information.
Like I stated earlier, you can only download and install the very latest iOS version from iTunes. You will not miss out on anything that was included in the earlier updates. You will get it all if you update to iOS 5.1.1.
There is no need to update to all of the earlier versions in between. Updating to iOS 5.1.1 from 4.3.3 will not harm the iPad at all.

HT1386 Unable to update older ipad (model MB292LL) to ios 6 - when checking for update msg says ios 5.1.1 and is already up to date.

Unable to update older ipad (model MB292LL) to ios 6 - when checking for update msg says ios 5.1.1 and is already up to date.

That is correct.
You have an original iPad.
iOS 5.1.1 is the end of the line - that is the latest iOS that model can use.

HT1766 Updating iOS Software on an older iPad

Can I update an older iPad with iOS 5 in order to utilize iCloud and the 'Find my iPad' app?
I tried going under Settings>General, but do not see the 'Software Update' option.

That only appears when you have iOS 5+ installed, you will need to do the update via your computer's iTunes.
Connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases (you may also want to copy photos off the iPad as well) and then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'. You may also want to copy off the iPad any important documents, notes, files etc 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 start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes, 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

HT4623 How do i update an older ipad's IOS? It does not want to connect to server.

How do I update an older IPAD? When I go to update it gives me a message regarding it cannot connect to the apple server, yet internet service is okay.
I have also checked to see if itunes is listed in program to accept through the windows firewall. All of this is good. Any suggestions?

Is this iPad used?
iTunes should be version 11
It should be reset to wipe all content from the device and set up as a new device with iTunes. It should update to IOS 7.0.4

HT201269 Have new iPhone 5s and older iPad ( looking to buy new iPad ) question for both is should I hook them up to mu computer and back up the computer on each devise and sink and than the next one. The second question is should I do the I pad first ca

Have new iPhone 5s and older iPad ( looking to buy new iPad ) question for both is should I hook them up to y computer and back up the computer on each devise and sink and than the next one. The second question is should I do the I pad first cause it has photos in my email that have not been downloaded and it is one of or is the first model

No it's not stealing. They have an allowance that you can share with so many computers/devices. You'll have to authorize her computer to play/use anything bought on your acct. You can do this under the Store menu at top when iTunes is open on her computer.
As far as getting it all on her computer....I think but I am not sure (because I don't use the feature) but I think if you turn on Home Sharing in iTunes it may copy the music to her computer. I don't know maybe it just streams it. If nothing else you can sign into your acct on her computer and download it all to her computer from the cloud. Not sure exactly how to go about that, I haven't had to do that yet. I wonder if once you authorize her computer and then set it up for automatic downloads (under Edit>Preferences>Store) if everything would download. Sorry I'm not much help on that.

IPAD SOFTWARE UPDATE QUESTION

I AM TRYING TO UPDATE MY SOFTWARE FOR IPAD. I TRIED VIA ITUNES BUT IT TELLS ME THAT THE VERSION I HAVE (5.1.1) IS CURRENT, THIS DOESNT SOUND RIGHT. I HAVE AN OLDER IPAD MODEL MB292LL???

Because the outdated processor does not have the capacity to run the updated iOS.
It's a shame that the app developers don't make the previous versions available so that people can actually use the iPad
I gave mine to my daughter, so our grandson could use it, but she can't put anything on it, because all of the updated apps need the updated iOS. It's now basically a paperweight.

HT4623 What do I need to hook my older iPad to a laptop so I can download an update

What do I need to hook my older iPad to my laptop so i can update

The cable that it came with and iTunes.
See the section on updating with iTunes in this article:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Edit: Of course, illass's link is better formatted than mine. Use that.

HT4623 How do upgrade my iOS on an older iPad?

How do I upgrade an older iPad so I can get the directtv app?

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.0.2. 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).
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.
    1.    Go into the iPad's Settings.
    2.    Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
    3.    The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
    4.    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.
    5.    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:
    1.    If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
    2.    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.
    3.    After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
    4.    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.
    5.    After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
    6.    From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
    7.    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.
    8.    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

What is the meaning, or significance, of the greyed out word "installed" next to the iBooks app icon in the iTunes list of apps on my new iPhone6, or slightly older iPad mini, retina display?

What is the meaning, or significance, of the greyed out word “installed” next to the iBooks app icon in the iTunes lists of apps on my new iPhone6, or slightly older iPad mini, retina display? Both devices have iOS8.0.2 installed. Both are having problems downloading some books that had been purchased previously for other devices. And, before installing iOS8, the full list of had been downloaded to the iPad mini with iOS7.
Finding out what the greyed outness means may help me figure out how to get all my books loaded on both devices. Any suggestions how to do that also would be appreciated.

Thank you. Your explanation of why the word "installed" is greyed out makes sense. But that raises the further question of why then is it shown at all. There are other apps on both devices that can not be removed,and they are just not shown. This is the only app that has the greyed out "install" notation. All of the other apps shown are either identified by "remove" meaning it is installed and can be removed; "install" meaning it is not installed but can be; or "update" meaning it has been replaced by a more current version which can be installed.
All of the books that I want to install have been on an iPhone4 that was replaced by the iPhone6, and were on the iPad Mini with iOS7 before iOS8 was installed. Installation of iOS8 on the iPad removed all of the books and only a few of them were later added by syncing with iTunes. Since most of the books I am interested in are free or of small cost, I would be happy to delete all of them from iTunes and then reinstall the ones I want directly on the devices. But I have not been able to delete them and when I try to install them on a device I am told that they already have been downloaded. Very frustrating.

What steps do I take to give my husband my older IPAD w/o removing him from my Apple account?

I recently bought a new IPAD2. All personal data and APPS were transferred from my older IPAD to my new one at the time of purchase. I'd like to give my older IPAD to my husband w/o removing him from my Apple acct. Apple's support does not provide instructions for my situation. Does anyone have suggestions as to what steps I should take?

What you might need to do depends upon how you want the old iPad to be for him.
If he will be using your iTunes account for any purchases/downloads from the store then he can continue to be logged in with your account in Settings > iTunes & App Stores. If not then log out of your account by tapping on your id in there, and he can then log in with his own account - any apps and other store downloads that you leave on the iPad will remain tied to your account, so only your account will potentially be able to redownload them and/or download updates to your apps.
To use his own account for Messages he can log out of your account via Settings > Messages > Send & Receive - tap on your id at the top of that screen and select 'sign out' on the popup. He can then log in with his account. Similarly for FaceTime : Settings > FaceTime (tap on your id on that screen). And (if he wants to back up his content to his own account) : Settings > iCloud > Sign Out
If you want to remove all content from the old iPad so that he can start afresh with it, then Settings > iCloud > Sign Out, and then Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content & Settings

How to instal iOS5 in another older iPad?

How to install iOS5 on older iPad?

If you are using iOS 4 (or earlier) there is no Software Update in Settings. That feature was first added in iOS 5.
To update you will have to connect your iPad to iTunes on a computer (preferably the one you sync with and backup to).
See here: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Note that, if you really have an iPad 2 as shown in your tag line, you can only update to iOS 6.1.

HT1414 My wife gave me her older ipad. I have reset and removed all data. My Apple ID (Ipod touch) is not an email adress, but when I try to stu up the ipad it asks for my Apple ID, then tells me that for security reasons the Apple ID must be in email for

My wife gave me her older ipad. I have reset and removed all data. My Apple ID (Ipod touch) is not an email adress, but when I try to stu up the ipad it asks for my Apple ID, then tells me that for security reasons the Apple ID must be in email format?

Change it to an email address.
-> https://appleid.apple.com/

HT201263 new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop

new iPad air. set it as new device. asked in itunes to restore from previous older iPad backup. it's not restored\i'm asked to do it agagin and again, in loop
tried defining the iPad as new - the same problem. started it in recovery mode - the same

The definition of insanity.....
Does it ask for the old device by name? How do you know it isn't restored? Have you completed setup and checked on the device?
Are you using the same iTunes account and Apple ID?
On your iTunes account, Open preferences, go to devices tab
Look in the box for a backup of your old device. Is there a backup?
If there is no backup, you have nothing to restore.

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