Updating iPad from 4.2

My iPad is not informing me of updates. I am still on ios4.2 how can I manually update this. In iTunes it only shows in download the legal notice.

See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
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When I plug in the ipads, they are recognized in iTunes. The screen says "A newer version of iPad software is available (Version 7.0). ..." but when I click the Update button next to that in iTunes, a message pops up that says "This version of iTunes (10.6.3) is the current version." I've restarted the iMac, and iTunes, and the iPad. Same messages.
When I try to do Restore in iTunes, it processes for a while ("Extracting software") and then says "The iPad could not be restored. This device isn't eligible for the requested build."
But shouldn't an iPad 2 be able to handle an iOS upgrade? Maybe the issue is too many upgrades have gone by without these iPads being updated.
For what it's worth, I don't have any apps or data (files, media) on these iPads that I need. I'm happy to do a full reboot and get the iOS upgraded.
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Thanks for your help, which clarifies that a more recent version of iTunes is needed (and thus a more recent of OS on the iMac is needed). Because I have nothing that needs to be saved or backed up from the ipads. I've just connected them to a newer iMac running the latest OS and iTunes. And I'm then prompted to restore/update the ipads, which gives them the latest OS.
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If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. For the iPad Mini the iOS is 6.0.2. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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Hi,
Sometimes you can get an app to work on an older ios like your 5.1.1. so your ipad be useful longer.
Please read these and you might be able to use and buy older apps.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/17/apple-ios-last-compatible-version-app-iphone- ipod-ipad
http://9to5mac.com/2013/09/17/ios-app-store-now-allows-legacy-app-downloads-to-s upport-older-hardware-and-software/
https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/finding-a pps-for-older-devices
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     Device                                       iOS Verson
iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1
iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1
iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1
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
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1
iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1
iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1
iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1
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2 when i downloaded photos and music from a computer to my ipad , i cant delete them now plese do the itunes like samsung becuz samsung have an easier way to download thing from computer
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The iPad 1 can't run the newer operating systems. It'd be like trying to play a bluray disc in your 6 year old dvd player....it simply lacks the hardware to make the software run.
No suggestion about the camera, but given that Apple's attitude seems to be to focus more on the more mobile devices for photography (the iPhone and Touch cameras got features, the iPad and mini didn't), that is highly unlikely. You can tell Apple what you want, but you'd probably be money ahead to get a digital camera.
as to the photos, anything put on via iTunes has to come off via iTunes.Your main alternative would be to look for photo apps that offer file exchange that may give you more functionality.

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The iTunes Store on my iPad is set up with all my music already. And at the very bottom it shows my apple Id username. The only place it shows the previous owners id is in the App Store...
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Hi guys. I just saw this same question from someone else but after i logged into support I cant find the post anywhere. I hate asking again, sorry for asking again, but I need HELP and cant keep searching the posts.
Ive never updated ipad 2 before and not really good with computers. When trying to download certain apps, it would stop installing & tell me i needed to update to the latest update. Finally updated the ipad & i think syncd it but when it was done the only thing that showed up on screen is the RESTORE picture. I just realized that if i restore i will loose all my Memos & Notes. I DONT WANT TO LOOSE THEM ! I have info on ipad memo that I really need & that i didnt write down anywhere else. Is there a way to save my notes/memos/data before I restore the ipad? Ive gone 5 days without it and really need to use it. Am i just out of luck :{ ?
There was an answer by someone about restoring an ipad giving directions and after the restore it will ask u questions that u have to answer YES to. She had school notes and the other guy had 600 pics. The girl stated she did all the steps but she didnt see anyplace to say Yes and she lost everything. Im afraid to risk it and will take it to a store or something if theres away they can do it.
I babbled and im sorry if this made no sense so heres the clear question : Is there a way to save your memos, messages, notes, contacts, etc from an ipad that is stuck in restore mode BEFORE U restore? any help will be so appreciated !!!

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274
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iOS: Resolving update and restore alert messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
 Cheers, Tom

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Updated iPad 1 to IOS 5. When trying to restore my iPad from my backup it gets half way through and the iPad reboots and iTunes says "An error occurred while restoring this iPad (-1)"
I have tried to restore my contacts and company data at least 20 times and every time half way through THE iPAD REBOOTS! When it boots back up it is at the brand new iPad screen.
This makes me angry as I do not use the iPad for fun and games. I use it for business. My company data and records for the last year are gone. ALL of my out standing customer invoices are gone. ALL payments received are gone! ALL Business contacts and emails ARE GONE! All my company, personal email accounts and settings ARE GONE!
What am I supposed to do now? In 6 hours I have to get on the road and conduct business with a empty blank factory out of the box iPad. How am I supposed to know who owes me money or who has paid their bills Apple? All of my meetings and calendar dates are GONE!
Everything was supposed to be backed up and restored after the update!
Question???WHY DID YOU MAKE THIS UPDATE WIPE OUT ALL SETTINGS AND APPS ON THE iPAD??? All the other updates left everything on the iPad intact and ONLY upgraded the IOS,and when it was done everything was still there.
Yes! I have done everything. Rebooted computer, checked for updates, Hard booted iPad, Factory restored iPad to ios 5 twice, tried every usb port I have, unplugged all other usb components.
Everytime half way through "Restoring iPad from backup..." The iPad turns off shows a spinning circle then shows the Apple logo and takes me to the brand new iPad setup screen.
Apple, you have no idea the level of stress you have created today.....

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Hey forgetyou,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
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