Q: How do i make mirror feature appear on my ipad2?

Just hooked uo my new apple tv and i would like to use the airplay mirror feature on my ipad2. Problem is while i can turn on airplay and select apple tv, no option appears to turn on "mirror". Any ideas?

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Posted on Sep 3, 2012 10:47 PM

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by Ken Alan1,

Ken Alan1 Sep 3, 2012 11:00 PM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 3, 2012 11:00 PM in response to JamesInRome

This tech note should answer your question:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5209
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by JamesInRome,

JamesInRome Sep 4, 2012 5:34 AM in response to Ken Alan1
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Sep 4, 2012 5:34 AM in response to Ken Alan1

Thanks for the suggestion. I had a look at the tech note but it doesn't seem to address the problem. The issue is that even though i activate apple tv through the airplay icon it doesn't offer me an option to toggle mirror on. There is no mirror link at all.
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by Diavonex,

Diavonex Sep 4, 2012 5:43 AM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 4, 2012 5:43 AM in response to JamesInRome

Make sure Apple TV software is up to date.

Version 5.0.2 (4250)
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by Diavonex,

Diavonex Sep 4, 2012 5:47 AM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 4, 2012 5:47 AM in response to JamesInRome

Double-click Home button and swipe Task Bar to the right.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/352d791b.jpg
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by JamesInRome,

JamesInRome Sep 4, 2012 8:56 AM in response to Diavonex
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Sep 4, 2012 8:56 AM in response to Diavonex

Hi...thanks for taking the time to respond. The problem is that there is no mirroring option offered to toggle to "on" position. It just doesn't come up in the Airplay window after I've clicked on AppleTv. The AppleTv is brand new. The ipad2 was purchased a year ago, so I don't think the software is out of date. What am I doing wrong??
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by deggie,

deggie Sep 4, 2012 9:19 AM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 4, 2012 9:19 AM in response to JamesInRome

Check your software on the iPad: Settings > General > About > Version
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by Diavonex,

Diavonex Sep 4, 2012 9:30 AM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 4, 2012 9:30 AM in response to JamesInRome

Update Apple TV software

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1600
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by JamesInRome,

JamesInRome Sep 4, 2012 3:15 PM in response to deggie
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Sep 4, 2012 3:15 PM in response to deggie

Hi Deggle, my ipad version is 4.3.3 (8J2). How do i know if i need to update the software. Appletv software is uptodate.
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by Ken Alan1,

Ken Alan1 Sep 4, 2012 3:25 PM in response to JamesInRome
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Sep 4, 2012 3:25 PM in response to JamesInRome

The current version of iPad 2 software is 5.1.1. Try to update first. Then turn off your cellular data (if you have that model) and be sure you're connected to WiFi (by going to any website with Safari). Apple TV does not work over the cellular network.
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by lyss9032,

lyss9032 Dec 7, 2012 12:31 AM in response to Diavonex
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Dec 7, 2012 12:31 AM in response to Diavonex

Diavonex wrote:

Double-click Home button and swipe Task Bar to the right.

http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee374/Diavonex/352d791b.jpg
Thank you random person!!!! You saved us after hours of searching!!!
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