Downloading How to download iOS 6.0

According to Apple's official press release, iPad 2 will not run iOS 10.

Yes!
Most people are now on iOS 8.4
So.... do you mean back grade? from 8 to 7
iOS 9 will be released in a few days!
https://www.apple.com/ios/

It can be downloaded & installed directly to your iPhone/iPad
Or... as I prefer.....
use my computer running iTunes to firstly Backup the iDevice (using it's USB charge cable)
ITUNES will at this time indicate that there is an update available for your iPad.
Choose to "download only" the new iOS.
If you have other things to do!
Disconnect while the download takes it's time downloading.
Then come back later and plug in USB cable and "Install" the updated iOS.
How to Update iOS Software on an iPad

internet connect was slow. Try to download again, maybe about 2 am when most people was asleep

the first gen. iPad is not compatible with iOS 6
- you need a newer one....
Apple iOS 6 Finally Available for Download Direct Download Link Download Apple iOS 6

the first gen. iPad is not compatible with iOS 6:
Download Apple iOS 6
Apple iOS 6 Finally Available for Download Direct Download Link

iOs 6 is not compatible with the first gen iPad:
Apple iOS 6 Finally Available for Download Direct Download Link Download Apple iOS 6

For the iPad first generation (A1219) to update is only possible with connecting the device to iTunes on a computer.
- this model supports only iOS 5
- no iOS 6/7/8!

on a 1.gen. pad it is impossible to install iOS6:
this model supports only iOS 5 !
- NO iOS 6/7/8
- the processor is too slow....
For the iPad first generation (A1219) before iOS 5 to update to iOS 5 is only possible with connecting the device to iTunes on a computer. Plug it into your computer and open up itunes under devices click on your ipad and then click on check for update.
- but this model supports only iOS 5
- NO iOS 6/7/8 !

The original iPad 1 can't upgrade to iOS 6 unless you jailbreak it. I've attached a link to help you through the process. Hello iOS 6 goodbye iPad 1 Inject new life by jailbreaking it

on a 1.gen. iPad it is impossible to install iOS 6 !
this model supports only iOS 5 !
- NO iOS 6/7/8
- the processor is too slow....
For the iPad first generation (A1219) before iOS 5 to update is only possible with connecting the device to iTunes on a computer. Plug it into your computer and open up itunes under devices click on your ipad and then click on check for update.
- but this model supports only iOS 5
- NO iOS 6/7/8 !