Problems updating my 3gs on itunes to 4ioss it will not let me activate the iphone

problems updating my iphone 3gs on itunes to 4 ioss it will not let me activate my iphone and it telling me to insert sim when already inserted

Any error numbers given?
If yes, check this article:
Update and restore error messages on iPhone and iPod touch
Has any modified software been installed before you updated?
Unauthorized modification of iOS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues

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      1. iTunes 10 for Mac- Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
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    If yes, check this article:
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    Has any modified software been installed before you updated?
    Unauthorized modification of iOS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues

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    Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway:     192.168.1.1
    DHCP Enabled:       Yes
    DHCP Server:          192.168.1.1
    Lease Obtained:      Sat Sep 22 09:54:35 2012
    Lease Expires:         Sun Sep 23 09:54:35 2012
    DNS Servers:          192.168.1.1
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    Online:                     Yes
    Using Modem:         No
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