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Updating the software on my tablet

Want to update the software on your tablet? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your tablet for internet before you can use this function. It's recommended you back up the tablet memory before you start.

Choose one of the following options:
Update your tablet's software without using iTunes, go to 1a.
Update your tablet's software using iTunes, go to 1b.

Tap Settings.

Tap General.

Tap Software Update.
If a new software version is available, it's displayed.
Follow the instructions on the display to update your tablet's software.

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Connect the data cable to the tablet socket and to your computer's USB port.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, the program may suggest to update your tablet automatically.

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

To start the update manually:
Click iPad.

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

Click Check for Update.
If a new software version is available, it's displayed.
Follow the instructions on the screen to update the software on your tablet.

Before you connect your tablet and computer, you need to install iTunes on your computer.

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