There is no software update tab in settings

When I go to Settings, then General, I can find no tab that allows me to download OS updates. Why isn't not there, and how can I work around it, please?

See
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
If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect to your computer & click on the "Update your device using iTunes".
Tip - You may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily.  Then download and install the iOS update. After you update to iOS 5.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
 Cheers, Tom

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    To update
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    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
    A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With OSX 10.4.11 you can only go to iTunes 9.X which gets you as high as iOS 4.1
    A 3G to 5.1.1  Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
    A 4G to 6  Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later
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    I am having a problem downloading, I receive a message saying I need to upgrade to ios 4 or later, however when I tap the update it says all apps are up to date. there is no software update tab in general settings.......please help.

    you need to connect it to a computer and update via iTunes.  http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/mac/how-to-upgrade-to-ios-4/573. Also, iOS 4.2.1 is the max for an iPhone 3.

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    I want to update my iOS software from version 4 to the latest available version, but I cannot find the software update tab in Settings->General. Pls help.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623
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    I don't have a software update tab under settings. How do I find it?

    Updating needs to be done through iTunes .HT4623 How do I update my iPad?: Apple Support Communities and iTunes 10 for Mac: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

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    I have an ipad version 3.2.2 and it does not have a software update tab under settings, how can I update to ios 5 software?

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4623 (scroll down to "Update your device using iTunes" about 1/2 way down the page)

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    I have the Weather network app. I did a update on this app. then the app stop working. I removed and installed a couple times. I have just tried to update from apple Iphone link. going to settings / general/ software updates. there was no tab (software updates)  I also rebooted the phone- holding sleep and home tell the apple logo apeared.
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    You need to connect it to a computer to update it as described in that article.
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    Updating my iPad iOS?

    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
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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  • HT4623 My phone does not give me an update option.  It is a 4s I think.  I go to Setting, General and there is no Software Update tab.  Any suggestions?  Thanks

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  • HT5642 I don't have the software update tab under general in my settings how can I update to iOS 5

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    Connect to computer and open iTunes.
    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.
    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
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    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
    =====================================
    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
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         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
         b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
         c. Resolving update problems
            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • HT4972 How do I know if I have iOS 5 on my iPad.  Some of my apps wont update saying I need ios5 but I have no software update on my settings/general tab

    My apps on my iPad won't update saying I need ios5.  There is no software update tab available under my setting/general tab.  How do I update?

    Settings>General>About>Version will tell you what iOS you have,
    You only have the Software Update 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.
    Here are the instructions.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Or you can connect the iPad to the computer, launch iTunes. Select the iPad under the devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update

  • HT5567 I'm not sure how to download ios6 on my ipad 2.  There is no software update under my general settings.

    How can one download the ios 6 onto the ipad 2 when there is no software updates under general settings?  Do I need to reset network settings?

    You'll need to connect your iPad to a Computer running iTuines (Can be a Mac or a Pc doesn't matter) and follow the update prompts.
    You'll probably want to back up the iPad before updating though.
    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

  • HT4623 What do I do if the software update tab does not appear in settings screen

    I'm trying to update my iPhone IOS but don't have a "software update" tab under settings.  What should I do?

    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later... If you have iOS 4... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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