In trying to update my iPhone 3Gs from v. 3.13, it apparently downloaded the upgrade, but got stuck during the backup. It backed up for over an hour, and now the green bar in the Backup window is now colorless and is showing no movement.  Any suggestions?

In trying to update my iPhone 3Gs from v. 3.13, it apparently downloaded the upgrade, but got stuck during the backup. It backed up for over an hour, and now the green bar in the Backup window is now colorless and is showing no movement.  Any suggestions?

In trying to update my iPhone 3Gs from v. 3.13, it apparently downloaded the upgrade, but got stuck during the backup. It backed up for over an hour, and now the green bar in the Backup window is now colorless and is showing no movement.  Any suggestions?

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    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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  • TS3694 hi, I was trying to update my iPhone 3gS but when I turn it on again iTunes send me a message that says error 3194 occurs, please help me!!

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  • TS3694 keep geting error code 1015 when trying to update my iphone 3gs any tips to sort it out

    keep geting error code 1015 when trying to update my iphone 3gs any tips to sort it out

    https://discussions.apple.com/message/19425288#19425288
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18882000#18882000
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/18526759#18526759
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694?viewlocale=en_US
    Errors related to downgrading iOS
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  • HT4972 Trying to update my iPhone 3GS to iOS 5..when I go to General----below ABOUT---there is no Software---option...?

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    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
    iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1.x
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  • Hello, i tried to update my iPhone 3GS and it work and my phone switched back on but it says insert a valid SIM with no PIN lock, what do i do?

    hello, i tried to update my iPhone 3GS and it work and my phone switched back on but it says insert a valid SIM with no PIN lock, what do i do?

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694#error29
    Error 20, 21, 23, 26, 28, 29, 34, 36, 37, 40
    These errors typically occur when security software interferes with the restore and update process. Use the steps to troubleshoot security software issues to resolve this issue. In rare cases, these errors may be a hardware issue. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
    Also, check your hosts file to verify that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with the update server. See the steps under the heading "Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > Mac OS X > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store." If you have software used to perform unauthorized modifications to the iOS device, uninstall this software prior to editing the hosts file to prevent that software from automatically modifying the hosts file again on restart.

  • HT4972 i tried to update my iphone 3GS with IOS 6 and lost EVERYTHING! Help!

    I tried to update my iphone 3GS with IOS6 and the update was incomplete.  It then said retry so I did and it synced with my daughters ipod touch causing me to lose ALL of my information.  Is there any way to retrieve my previous information or reset my phone to what it was?  Unfortunately I dont thing I backed up my contacts, pictures, etc.

    If KiltedTim is correct I agree with him. If the phone is not hacked try temporarily disabling your antivirus and firewall that may be blocking access to gs.apple.com. See also this article from Apple: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3194

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