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Q: Does anyone know how to update ios on iPad 1 (original)? I am trying to get Vietnamese as a language option and it currently does not have it.

I want to update to the latest ios for the original iPad (which I am told is 5.1.1).

My goal is to try and get Vietnamese as a language option. 

 

This iPad currently has NO option for "software update" in the "settings--general" section. 

Also, it only has 9 language options and Vietnamese isn't one of them.  I am hoping that if I update the software, then maybe I can get Vietnamese as a language option?

 

I tried plugging the iPad in to the computer and going to iTunes from the computer to the software update, but it is giving me this error: "The iPad software update server could not be contacted."  Help please. 

 

Thanks for any help anyone can give me!

iPad, iOS 5

Posted on May 16, 2014 4:25 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy May 16, 2014 4:27 PM in response to van2525
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    May 16, 2014 4:27 PM in response to van2525

    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 picas,

    picas picas May 16, 2014 5:42 PM in response to van2525
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    May 16, 2014 5:42 PM in response to van2525

    Have a read of this thread (I'm assuming you are using Windows):

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1814

     

    iOS 5.1.1 has Tieng Viet

  • by Tom Gewecke,

    Tom Gewecke Tom Gewecke May 16, 2014 9:33 PM in response to van2525
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    May 16, 2014 9:33 PM in response to van2525

    I am pretty sure that Vietnamese UI and Keyboard were included in iOS 4 already.