Software update on iPad 2 not showing
In Settings, under General, the line for Software Update does not show in the widow of options on my iPad 2.
Cannot figure out why since my OS is old and needs to be updated so I can use apps that require the new OS.
Any idea why this is not showing?
Also, when connected to WiFi, I do not get an antenae in the top left corner next to the words iPad
First thing to try is a reboot of your iPad. Press and hold the Home and Sleep buttons simultaneously ignoring the red slider until the Apple logo appears. Let go of the buttons and let the iPad restart. See if that fixes your problem.
If that doesn't help attempt to do the iOS upgrade while connected to your computer.
Starts your computer and start iTunes. Use the menu option to check for updates and if there is an update available for iTunes go ahead and update iTunes on your computer. When that is done,
Start iTunes on your computer and connect your iPad to your computer. Select your iPad in the left column of iTunes and select General in the right column. Scroll down to update and follow the prompts to update your iOS on your iPad.
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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 6.1.x
iPhone 4S iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 5 iOS 6.1.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 6.1.x
iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 3 iOS 6.1.x
iPad 4 iOS 6.1.x
iPad Mini iOS 6.1.x
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Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
2. iPhone Support
3. iPod Touch Support
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a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
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Mac OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" System Requirements
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iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
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MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
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Hi,
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iOS 5: Updating your device to iOS 5
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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