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App Store update tab won't show or allow updates on iPad but will on iPhone?

Our iPad mini or iPad 2 won't show the updates for the apps. It will show the number of updates available but when you select it won't open. It will open all the other tabs however, I.e. purchased, features, etc.

iPad, iOS 6.1.3

Posted on Jul 26, 2013 3:43 PM

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Jul 26, 2013 3:47 PM in response to rlndg

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

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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

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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

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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

Jul 26, 2013 4:41 PM in response to rlndg

Perhaps you don't have anything to update. The Software Update option in your iDevices is only used for updating iOS if you have iOS 5 or later.


If you have apps that require updating they should appear in the App Store app. You will see a number in a red badge on the upper left corner of the icon.

Jul 26, 2013 6:12 PM in response to rlndg

Hi, I have the same problem with ipads only. My iPhone 5 updates just fine, but my ipad 2 and ipad mini both show that updates are available in the badges but the update page is blank. I sent an email to Apple but I just got a silly form email back. I'm assuming it's a problem with their update servers and I hope it gets fixed at their end...soon. Take care.

Jul 26, 2013 6:16 PM in response to rlndg

Try this:


Rebooting your iDevice


Hold down the Sleep (On-Off) and Home buttons totether for about 10-15 seconds or until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider if it appears - then let go of the buttons. The device should begin to start up.


If this doesn't do the trick, then you probably have to restore iOS. Be sure you make a backup first so you don't loose your data, apps, etc. You want to do this in iTunes with your device connected to the computer and selected in iTunes.


iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

iTunes 11 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

Jul 26, 2013 6:44 PM in response to rlndg

Hi, maybe a call to Apple would help more then an email but from past experience with support calls, I've found Apple to be a little condescending, assuming we know nothing. Don't mean to bragg but I'm pretty geeky and it sure seems like a server error to me. Whether Apple is aware of the problem or not is another matter. Good luck and take care.

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