Apple MC987LL/A, MC992LL/A Updating and Restoring iPad Software, Removing a Backup, Updating iPad

Removing a Backup

You can remove an iPad backup from the list of backups in iTunes. You may want to do this, for example, if a backup was created on someone else’s computer.

Remove a backup:

1In iTunes, open iTunes Preferences.

ÂÂ Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.

ÂÂ Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.

2Click Devices (iPad does not need to be connected).

3Select the backup you want to remove, then click Delete Backup.

4Click Delete Backup, to confirm you wish to remove the selected backup.

5Click OK.

Updating and Restoring iPad Software

About Updating and Restoring Software

You can use iTunes to update or restore iPad software.

ÂÂ If you update, the iPad software is updated. Your downloaded apps, settings, and data aren’t affected.

Note: In some cases, an update may also include restoring iPad.

ÂÂ If you restore, the latest version of iPad software is reinstalled, settings are restored to their default, and all data stored on iPad is deleted, including downloaded apps, songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. If you’ve backed up iPad with iTunes on your computer, you can restore data from the backup at the end of the restore process.

Deleted data is no longer accessible through the iPad user interface, but it isn’t erased from iPad. For information about erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting iPad” on page 162.

If you use a Bluetooth headset or keyboard with iPad and you restore settings, you must pair the Bluetooth device with iPad again to use it.

For more information about updating and restoring iPad software, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.

Updating iPad

Make sure your computer has an Internet connection and that you’ve installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.

Update iPad:

1Connect iPad to your computer.

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