The software update option doesn't show in my settings page I am currently running on os4.2.1
How do I up date my iPad from my current op sys to a higher op sys currently on iOS 4.2.1??
iPad, iOS 4.2, iOS 4.2.1
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Prior to iOS 5, the ability to upgrade directly to the iPad via WiFi didn't (doesn't) exist. You wil need to connect the iPad to a computer running iTunes to update.
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
How to install iOS 6
http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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 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. After you update to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).
Cheers, Tom 😉
The software update option doesn't show in my settings page I am currently running on os4.2.1