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I got the 1st iPad but it needs iOS on it I don't know how to go about getting it can someone help me

I got the 1st iPad but it needs iOS on it I don't know how to go about getting it can someone help me

iPad, iOS 5.1

Posted on Dec 3, 2012 5:05 PM

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Dec 3, 2012 5:13 PM in response to MzSiikWitIt

If you mean you need iOS 6 - you cannot update the original iPad to iOS 6. If you want to update to iOS 5.1.1 then do this using iTunes on your computer.


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.


You can read about it here.

Dec 3, 2012 7:57 PM in response to MzSiikWitIt

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.0.1. 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


If you are currently running an iOS lower than 5.0, connect the iPad to the computer, open iTunes. Then select the iPad under the Devices heading on the left, click on the Summary tab and then click on Check for Update.


Tip - If connected to your computer, you may need to disable your firewall and anitvirus software temporarily. Then download and install the iOS update. Be sure and backup your iPad before the iOS update.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

I got the 1st iPad but it needs iOS on it I don't know how to go about getting it can someone help me

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