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I would like to upgrade ipad2 software to ios6, didnot get alert, moreover I don't have computer to connect itune. Any suggestions please?

I would like to upgrade ipad2 software to ios6, didnot get alert, moreover I don't have computer to connect itune. Any suggestions please?

iPad 2

Posted on Jan 1, 2013 9:59 AM

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Jan 1, 2013 10:01 AM in response to Tippy Tao

Tap Settings > General > Software Update. You must be running iOS 5 or later to update in this way. Otherwise, you need to connect to iTunes.


Upgrading iOS

1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

2. iPhone Support

3. iPod Touch Support

4. iPad Support


a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5


Tap Settings > General > Software Update


If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,

then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.


b. If you are still using iOS 4 Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.


c. Resolving update problems


1. iOS - Unable to update or restore

2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

Jan 2, 2013 8:37 AM in response to Tippy Tao

If you are using an iOS below 5, you must use a computer to update. You can take it to an Apple Store & they will update for you.


If you are currently using iOS 5 .x, you can update without a computer. Do via wifi.


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.


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 an iPad (except iPad 1) to iOS 6.x, the next update can be installed via wifi (i.e., not connected to your computer).


 Cheers, Tom 😉

I would like to upgrade ipad2 software to ios6, didnot get alert, moreover I don't have computer to connect itune. Any suggestions please?

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