How do you update iphone 3gs to the latest software?
I really want to update the software of my 3gs (currently running ios 4.1). If anyone knows how to, plz reply asap.
Thanks
Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; devices running an iOS version prior to 5.0 can't be updated straight from the device. It will be updated to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware.
The maximum iOS version for the fourth generation iPod touch and iPhone 3GS is 6.1.6.
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That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If you have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
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See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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