How do I update my 3GS to iOS 5?

How do I update my 3GS to iOS 5? I've tried the update on iTunes but it says my phone is up-to-date with version 4.2.1

That suggests you have an iPhone 3G, not a 3GS, which can't run an iOS version newer than 4.2.1. If you're sure you're using an iPhone 3GS, ensure that iTunes is up to date.
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    i have3gs but idont have ios how can iupdate myi phone in ios?

    What do you mean by "you have a 3GS, but no iOS"?  Is your iPhone not working at all, then, because it doesn't have any operating system installed?
    Hope this helps

  • How do i update my 3gs to ios

    I just got an IPHONE 3GS from a friend for christmas. I had to break the password to access it. I set it up with AT&T and it was working fine but when I tried to update it to IOS it got weird. The update went well until the ACTIVATE YOUR IPHONE sceen. It is telling me that there is no SIM card in my IPHONE and prompting me to disconnect it and insert a SIM card and retry. But There is a SIM card in it so I dont understand. I've tried this several times and its not working. Im pretty muched ****** right now with no phone. This *****
    help.....
    -justus

    What exactly do you mean by "I had to break the password to access it"?

  • Hi frnds, i am using iphone 3gs, i want to know how can i update my iphone to ios 4.3.3

    hi frnds, i am using iphone 3gs, i want to know how can i update my iphone to ios 4.3.3 or any other ios.

    Please note the iPhone 3G can not be upgraded beyond 4.2.1.
    If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

  • HT4623 i had a problem when i update iphone 3gs from ios 5.1.1 to 6.1. How could i fix it?

    i had a problem when i update iphone 3gs from ios 5.1.1 to 6.1. How could i fix it?. I can active my phone?help me, please!

    Well we need to know what your problem is if you want someone to offer a solution for you

  • HT4623 how do you update iphone 3gs ios 2.1 to 4.3 please help

    How do i upgrade ios2.1 on how do you update iphone 3gs ios 2.1 to 4.3 please help my i phone to download sky go also i cannot connect to my sky wifi at home.is it true only 2 devices at a time laptop 1 and desktop 2 thank you

    If it is a 3GS you cannot update it to 4.3, you can only update it to iOS 6. Install the latest version of iTunes on your computer, connect the phone, click on its name on the left, then click the "Check for Updates" button on the right.
    If you can't connect to your home WiFi try rebooting the router.

  • HT4824 My iPhone is running with ios 4.2.1 & current version of ios is 6.0.1 in this case how can i update my iPhone to ios 4.3.5? itune will show only latest version of ios.

    My iPhone is running with ios 4.2.1 & current version of ios is 6.0.1 in this case how can i update my iPhone to ios 4.3.5? itune will show only latest version of ios.

    If you have iPhone 3G, the latest and greatest is IOS 4.2.1.
    If you have iPhone 3GS or later, you can only update to IOS 6.0.1.
    For iPhone 5 and iPad mini, you can update to IOS 6.0.2.

  • HT4623 how do you update Iphone 3GS?

    how do you update Iphone 3GS?

    tineamarie wrote:
    I don't have the software update option on my phone, ...
    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
    If you have iOS 4... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    OR...
    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
    If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
    How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    Please Note: If yours is an iPhone 3G and not an iPhone 3Gs... you can Only Update to iOS 4.2.1

  • HT4623 How can i update my 3gs so I can download apps like facebook and instgram?

    How can I update my 3gs so I can download apps like facebook and instagram?

    Your 3GS can happily update to the latest iOS 6.1.3.
    Unless it is actually an iPhone 3G, in which case it bottoms out at 4.2.1.

  • Can u please tell me how can i update my old version ios 6 is it possible????

    can u please tell me how can i update my old version ios 6.1.4  is it possible???? plz help me i update ios 8.1.3 but it is toooo slow and some times hang my iphone 5 please suggest how can i speedup my phone:(

    This Apple support article should help you.
    Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

  • HT2188 How can I update to the latest ios version on my ipod touch?

    How can I update to the latest ios version on my ipod touch?

    Check to see what model of iPod you have:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353
    If you have a second-generation iPod, the last version of iOS it can run is iOS 4.2.1. If you have a 3rd or 4th generation iPod touch, see:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Regards.

  • How do I update iphone 4 with ios 4.2?

    How do I update iphone 4 with ios 4.2?

    Do you mean that you want to update your iphone that currently has 4.2 to the newest software 4.3.2?
    If so, then update it as you always do, via itunes.  Click Check for updates.
    If you want to upgrade to version 4.2, then you cannot as 4.3.2 is the latest.

  • How do I update iPad 2 to iOS 5?

    How do I update iPad 2 to iOS 5?

    Connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes and copy any purchases off the iPad to your computer via File > Transfer Purchases (File > Devices > Transfer Purchases on iTunes 11). 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. You can then force a backup of the iPad by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand side of iTunes and selecting 'Backup'.
    Then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand side of iTunes (on iTunes 11 you can enable the left-hand sidebar via option-command-S on a Mac, control-S on a PC), and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button
    Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT5567 how do i update my 3gs iphone to ios6 without loosing my pics or apps?  through wifi? itunes?

    how do i update my 3gs iphone to ios6 without loosing my pics or apps?

    These items should be on the computer you usually Sync with... Are they not...?
    To Update... See Here... http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • HT4623 how do I update to the latest ios? i have a ipad 1.

    How do I update to the lastest ios?I have a ipad 1

    Did you read the instructions in the article?
    Update your device using iTunes
    Ensure that you're using the latest version of iTunes.
    Connect your device to your computer using the included USB cable.
    After iTunes opens, select your device when it appears in iTunes under Devices.
    Click "Check for Update" in the Summary pane to check for available updates.

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