HT201210 how to update iphone when message says firmware is not compatible

How can I update my iphone to current software of ios5? I keep getting an error message that my firmware is not compatible for the update. My current ios is 4.0.2, please help. thanks.

Blodwen wrote:
... I tried to update it by going to software and clicked update but it said 'iOs 5.1.1 is the most recent update' and same story when I plugged it into my computer and tried to update it on iTunes, it just said the same thing.
Then it is an iPad 1...  which can only go as far as iOS 5.1.1

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