HT4623 Can you update a 3GS without being connected to a carrier?

I have an Iphone 3GS that was purchased to operate an ARdrone and needs to be updated to IOS5 to operate, can it be updated without being connected to a carrier? it is unlocked and when I go to settings then general there is no update tab to sellect?

You can't update over the air unless you're already running iOS 5 or higher. You can update using iTunes. You WILL need a SIM, but it does not have to be tied to active service.

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