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Q: Hi  Can I update my IPad, to IOS 5 the model number is A1395

Hi

 

I do not have the facility to update my IPad in then Settings, general option.  there is no ICon to update.  I have several Apps that need to be updated but cannot with IOS 5.1.  catch 22 question? Cannot update as do not get icon to update.

 

Is my IPad not compatible for this update.

 

Do I have to reset my IPAD to download the updates

 

Any help would be appreciated as is is proving to be very frustrating

 

Many thanks

iPad 2, iOS 4.3.1

Posted on Jan 9, 2013 5:10 AM

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Q: Hi  Can I update my IPad, to IOS 5 the model number is A1395

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  • by tonefox,

    tonefox tonefox Jan 9, 2013 5:18 AM in response to Susanfromunitedkingdom
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    Jan 9, 2013 5:18 AM in response to Susanfromunitedkingdom

    The ability to update wirelessly did not arrive until iOS5.  You need to connect the iPhone by cable to your computer running iTunes, and update it from iTunes.

  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Jan 9, 2013 5:46 AM in response to Susanfromunitedkingdom
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    Jan 9, 2013 5:46 AM in response to Susanfromunitedkingdom

    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