Q: I need to update my iso but in my setting on my iPad I don't have a software update button in my general settings. Can you please help

https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/updating- ios#itunes

Tattoo23jordan wrote:

 

..I don't have a soft wear update in my general setting

That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...

If you have iOS 4... See Here...

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

OR...

Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...

See the Using iTunes Section Here...

How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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