Upgrading ipad with no Software Update button.
HI
I would like to upgrade my ipad to iOS 5 or iOS 6 but I don't have a Software Update button within Settings. I have an iphone and MacBook Pro which have both been updated to iOS6 but I'm not sure if I can do the same to the ipad, which is now unable to open contents of various apps without an upgrade.
Can anyone tell me if it is possible? The Model is MC979LL and the Version is 4.3.5 (8L1).
Many thanks!
Jill
If you have the original iPad you can only upgrade to iOS 5.1.1. All of the other iPads can upgrade to 6.1.2.
Here are the instructions.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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
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