HT4972 Why can't I update my iPhone 3G to iOS 5

How could I update my iPhone 3G to iOS 5 or later to can use alots of features and apps are not working on my recent software

Sorry you can't.  The highest IOS for a 3G i-phone is 4.2.1.
You would need to get an iphone 4S or higher to use those apps, that require a higher IOS.

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