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Tried to get an app and it said I needed to download IOS5, however on my settings, I do not see a "software update ". ngs page I do not see

Tried to get an app from app store and it said I needed to download iOS 5.1. Treks to follow directions here and on my settings page it doesn't have an option for "software updates". Any help?

iPad, iOS 4.3.3

Posted on Apr 9, 2013 9:06 AM

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Apr 9, 2013 9:43 AM in response to Bets528

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 6.1.3. 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).


Tip 2 - If you're updating via wifi, place your iPad close to your router to preclude getting a corrupted download.


 Cheers, Tom 😉

Tried to get an app and it said I needed to download IOS5, however on my settings, I do not see a "software update ". ngs page I do not see

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