Can't update iPhone 3G from 4.2.1 to iOS5

I'm trying to update my iPhone 3G from 4.2.1 to iOS5. When I plug in the iPhone it says your software is up to date. I've tried restoring it and no joy. Any ideas?

Well... If you paid any atention to anything that has been circulating for the past few months, you would know that the iPhone 3G is no longer supported by Apple. You can't update past iOS 4.2.1. Sorry.

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