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alanw1961

Q: can you upgrade from iso 5 to 6 or 7 on the ipad mini

can you upgrade from iso 5 to either 5 or7 on the ipad mini

iPad, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Apr 23, 2014 12:51 PM

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Q: can you upgrade from iso 5 to 6 or 7 on the ipad mini

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  • by Ralph9430,

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Apr 23, 2014 12:51 PM in response to alanw1961
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    Apr 23, 2014 12:51 PM in response to alanw1961

    Yes.

  • by AnaMusic,

    AnaMusic AnaMusic Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961
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    Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961

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

     

    If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...

     

    See the Using iTunes Section Here... How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

     

    Note: The iPad 1 can only go as far as iOS 5.1.1

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961
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    Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961

    Yes.

     

    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 7.1.x

    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 7.1.x

    iPhone 5                                      iOS 7.1.x

    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 7.1.x

    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 7.1.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 7.1.x

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

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 7.1.x

    iPad 3                                          iOS 7.1.x

    iPad 4                                          iOS 7.1.x

    iPad Mini                                      iOS 7.1.x

    iPad Air                                        iOS 7.1.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 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 Ralph9430,

    Ralph9430 Ralph9430 Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961
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    Apr 23, 2014 12:52 PM in response to alanw1961

    Just retread your question. If you have an iPad mini you can update the iOS to 7.1.1 which is the latest version. If you have and original iPad the latest version of the iOS that it can run is iOS 5.1.1

  • by gail from maine,

    gail from maine gail from maine Apr 23, 2014 12:53 PM in response to alanw1961
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    Apr 23, 2014 12:53 PM in response to alanw1961

    Well, only to iOS 7. You cannot updgrade to anything in between 5 and the current iOS - you have to upgrade to the current one....

     

    Cheers,

     

    GB