Cannot connect to update server

Hello
Since quite some time now, I am getting an error message 'Cannot connect to update server' and therefore not able to update iOS to latest version.
Any suggestions shall be much appreciated,
Thanks,

Yes, still the same error. Not able to update.

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* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_folder_-_Firefox
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I have used the Command Prompt
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I know it's not my internet connection..
I can't think of anything else to try.
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