How do i update my ipad with ios 4.3.5 to ios7

1. Install latest version of iTunes on computer

2. Connect iPad to computer with USB cable and Check for Updates.

Check for Update.

An iPad that is on iOS 4 can only be updated by connecting it to a computer's iTunes (when you've updated you will get a Settings > General > Software Update option on it so that future updates can be done directly on it), and you will need an up-to-date version of iTunes installed on your computer.

On a Mac in iTunes : iTunes > Check For Updates

On a PC : Help > Check For Updates

Or you can download the current version of iTunes from here : http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

(The erase and restore is done automatically by the update process, you don't need to do that yourself.)

To update first copy any iTunes downloads that aren't already on your computer's iTunes library via the File > Devices > Transfer Purchases menu option (none of your iTunes downloads are included in the actual backup, instead the restore picks them up from your iTunes library), and then take a backup : File > Devices > Back Up. You may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case.

Then start the update by selecting the iPad's Summary tab and clicking the Check For Updates button.

Your iPad will be updated to the current version of iOS i.e. 7.1.2 (MC774LL is an iPad 2 I think), you don't (and can't) go via an intermediate version.

The iPad 2 can be updated to IOS 7.1.2

If you have an iPad 1, the max iOS is 5.1.1. For newer iPads, the current iOS is 7.1.2. The Settings>General>Software Update only appears if you have iOS 5.0 or higher currently installed.

You can no longer update to iOS 6.x, or down grade the iOS.

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 antivirus 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 7.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.

How to Upgrade to iOS 7

The iOS 7.0 update requires around 2.5 GB of storage space, so if your iPad is almost full, you may need to clear up some space. You can check your available space in Settings -> General -> Usage.

There are two ways to upgrade to iOS 7: You can use your Wi-Fi connection, or you can connect your iPad to your PC and update through iTunes. We'll go over each method.

To upgrade using Wi-Fi:

Note: If your iPad's battery is under 50%, you will want to plug it into your charger while performing the update.

1. Go into the iPad's Settings.
2. Locate and tap "General" from the menu on the left.
3. The second option from the top is "Software Update". Tap this to move into the update settings.
4. Tap "Download and Install". This will start the upgrade, which will take several minutes and will reboot your iPad during the process. If the Download and Install button is grayed out, trying clearing up some space. The space required by the update is mostly temporary, so you should gain most of it back after iOS 7 is installed.
5. Once the update is installed, you may have to run through the initial steps of setting up your iPad again. This is to account for new features and settings.

To upgrade using iTunes:

First, connect your iPad to your PC or Mac using the cable provided when you purchased your device. This will allow iTunes to communicate with your iPad.

You will also need the latest version of iTunes. Don't worry, you will be prompted to download the latest version when you launch iTunes. Once it installs, you may be asked to setup iCloud by logging into your iTunes account. If you have a Mac, you may be prompted on whether or not you want to enable the Find my Mac feature.

Now you are ready to begin the process:

1. If you upgraded iTunes earlier, go ahead and launch it. (For many, it will launch automatically when you plug in your iPad.)
2. Once iTunes is launched, it should automatically detect that a new version of the operating system exists and prompt you to upgrade to it. Choose Cancel. Before updating, you will want to manually sync your iPad to make sure everything is up to date.
3. After canceling the dialog box, iTunes should automatically sync with your iPad.
4. If iTunes doesn't automatically sync, you can manually do it by selecting your iPad within iTunes, clicking on the File menu and choosing Sync iPad from the list.
5. After your iPad has been synced to iTunes, select your iPad within iTunes. You can find it on the left side menu under Devices.
6. From the iPad screen, click on the Update button.
7. After verifying that you want to update your iPad, the process will begin. It takes a few minutes to update the operating system during which time your iPad may reboot a few times.
8. After updating, you may be asked a few questions when your device finally boots back up. This is to account for new settings and features.

 Cheers, Tom 😉

Well done Amy 🙂

I got ipad with ios 5.1.1 I followed the procedure given but it again installed the same version on device. Can you help how I can move to ios 7 or later as when I click on updates, it says that it is uptodate. Thanks.

If you have the first gen iPad (the one without cameras) then it only supports up to iOS 5.1.1, it can't be updated any higher than that