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how do i get the most updated ios for my ipad 3g besides itunes or app store

how do i get the most updated ios for my ipad 3g besides itunes or app store? Because I seem to not be able to get a hold of anyone on support chat which *****

iPad 3G, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Jan 22, 2016 8:06 PM

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Jan 22, 2016 8:07 PM in response to wildkat mike

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 9.x.x

iPhone 5 iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 5c iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 5s iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 6 iOS 9.x.x

iPhone 6 Plus iOS 9.x.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 9.x.x

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iPad 1 iOS 5.1.1

iPad 2 iOS 9.x.x

iPad 3 iOS 9.x.x

iPad 4 iOS 9.x.x

iPad Mini & Mini Retina iOS 9.x.x

iPad Air iOS 9.x.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 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

how do i get the most updated ios for my ipad 3g besides itunes or app store

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