HT202180: Turn on Automatic Downloads for iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases

Learn about Turn on Automatic Downloads for iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases
marglyn

Q: can I update software on ipad version 4.2.1 ?

can I update software on ipad version 4.2.1 ?

iPad, iOS 4.2

Posted on Jul 9, 2013 4:16 PM

Close

Q: can I update software on ipad version 4.2.1 ?

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by deggie,

    deggie deggie Jul 9, 2013 4:18 PM in response to marglyn
    Level 9 (54,756 points)
    iPhone
    Jul 9, 2013 4:18 PM in response to marglyn

    Yes, connect your iPad to the computer you normally sync with and in iTunes click on Update.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jul 9, 2013 4:19 PM in response to marglyn
    Level 10 (271,755 points)
    Desktops
    Jul 9, 2013 4:19 PM in response to marglyn

    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.

     

    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart

     

         Device                                       iOS Verson

     

    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3

    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1

    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x

    iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1.x

    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1.x

    iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1.x

    -------------------------------------------------------

    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3

    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1

    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1

    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x

    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1.x

    -------------------------------------------------------

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1.x

    iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1.x

    iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x

    iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1.x

    =====================================

     

    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.

     

    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

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Jul 9, 2013 4:20 PM in response to marglyn
    Level 10 (95,923 points)
    iPad
    Jul 9, 2013 4:20 PM in response to marglyn

    Before you do that, make sure that you read how this process is going to work. You should backup your iPad first, and transfer all purchases into iTunes,

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4972