Can't update my iPhone 3GS

My iPhone 3GS is version 4.2.1 when I try to update it to the newest version it says the device isn't eligible for the requested version. It has never been jailbroken. I am afraid to restore it because it can pop up the same error and I won't be able to turn it on again. Please help thanks in advance
Iam on osx lion and newest iTunes.

I've read support on apple site and changed iTunes server settings through terminal and now it's updating hope everything will work

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