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I am trying to upgrade my ipad from IOS 4 to IOS 6, but the system prompt me that the request is invalid. Any idea?

I want to upgrade my ipad from iOS4 to iOS6, but not successful. It said the device is not eligible for this build. I am having ipad 2, why can't it be upgraded?

iPad 2, iOS 4.3.3

Posted on Jun 25, 2013 7:35 AM

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Jun 27, 2013 1:58 PM in response to atlim80

Is your iPad jailbroken?


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 😉

I am trying to upgrade my ipad from IOS 4 to IOS 6, but the system prompt me that the request is invalid. Any idea?

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