HT201263 Update Iphone 3Gs Software
I tried to update my iphone 3Gs which us on 4.2.1 software, i wanted to update to 5.1.1 software, however my itunes say the software is up to date. can i ask how do i change ti iOS 5. my iphone model is MB046LL, itunes is the latest.
Your phone is a 3G not a 3GS. It can not be upgraded beyond 4.2.1
Introduced June 2008 (Shipped July 2008)
Discontinued June 2010
Model Identifier iPhone1,2
Model Number A1241
Order Number MB046LL/A (8 GB Black), MB048LL/A (16 GB Black), MB499LL/A (16 GB White)
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Hello there! I have updated iPhone 3GS software but once the update got completed the phone is not getting just restarting it again n again. Please help.
Hello Amarchand Sharma,
Are you working with a Windows computer? If so, the resource below may help you troubleshoot the issue you are having restoring your iPhone.
iOS: Unknown error containing '0xE' when connecting to a Windows PC - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS3221
Regards,
Judy -
How to update iphone 3gs software free
how to update iphone 3gs software free
Connect to iTunes. Click on your iPhone under the DEVICES menu. Click Check for Updates.
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ITunes 9.2.1 refuses to update iPhone 3GS software ver. 4.1
Does anyone have a workaround for this problem, where iTunes tells me
there is a newer version of iPhone software, 4.2, and that I still have
only ver. 4.1. But when I click the Update key, the response is that
my iTunes 9.2.1 software is up-to-date, but it won't update the IPHONE software?
(In the iTunes SUMMARY tab for my iPhone 3GS, it says that my iPhone software is v. 4.1, and then next to the Update key it says that a newer version of iPhone software, 4.2, is available. Problem is, when I click on the Update key, the response is that my iTunes software (not iPhone software), is ver. 9.2.1 and is "up to date." No mention of how I can update my iPhone 4.1 to version 4.2. I see no work-around in the iPhone Help functions.)
BTW, re-clicking the Update key has the same result as Einstein predicted. Same result: no iPhone software update. This is the first time I have tried to update the iPhone software, since I only recently purchased the 3GS.
Any advice would be much appreciated!Requirements to install iOS 4.2.1, this is from http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1061
System Requirements
* Mac or PC computer with USB 2.0 port
* iTunes 10.1 or later
Requirements for iTunes 10.1 on a Mac (this is from http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ )
Macintosh Hardware
* Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5 or G4 processor
* Intel, PowerPC G5 or 1.0GHz PowerPC G4 or faster processor is required to play Standard Definition video from the iTunes Store
* 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or faster processor is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras from the iTunes Store
* 512MB of RAM; 1GB is required to play HD video, an iTunes LP, or iTunes Extras
* Screen resolution of 1024x768 or greater; 1280x800 or greater is required to play an iTunes LP or iTunes Extras
* Playing videos also requires at least 16MB of video RAM
* Broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store
* Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or back-up CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work.
* Apple SuperDrive to back up your library to DVDs; some non-Apple DVD-RW drives may also work.
Macintosh Software
* Mac OS X version 10.5 or later
* QuickTime 7.6 or later
* Support for HE-AAC requires QuickTime 7.6.4 or later
* Safari 4.0.3 or later
* 200MB of available disk space -
TS1538 Problems updating iphone 3gs software.
I am attempting to update the software on my iphone 3gs but when i click "check for updates" on itunes, it tells me that my current software (4.2.1) is up to date! Please help, it's very frustrating as I can't even use the facebook app! I am clueless about most things apple so have no idea what avenues to explore to sort it out.
Thanks Jess.If you have a recent backup of your phone (meaning you sync regularly) after you restore the phone you can restore that backup.
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Aaaargh - grief updating iPhone 3GS software
My iPhone 4 decided to go swimming in a toilet bowl, so I resorted to using my 3GS. I've put off updating the software for as long as possible, because I have nothing but horrible nightmares doing this.
True to form, I am in a horrible nightmare - having been forced into updating just now.
I kicked off the download; next thing, I get a message in iTunes stating that the restore process could not be completed. Restore? Who was restoring? Next to 'Check for Update' on the iPhone page in iTunes, is stated 'Your iPhone software is up to date'. However, my iPhone is showing the cable/iTunes HELP ME icon, and the only button available to me in iTunes is the 'Restore' one - which, upon presing, states that everything will be erased. Plus, iTunes keeps flashing up a message about detecting an iPhone in recovery mode, and nothing can be done until I complete the restore process.
Yep, I remember now why I put off updating for so long. I have a bunch of Notes on my phone that I cannot lose, aside from contacts and other gubbins. Now that the phone appears to be in 'stuffed' mode, has the data been lost already? And why is this such a pig of a process? Is my only option now to restore, and lose all my data? Really, the thought of losing all my notes causes me a great deal of pain...If you have a recent backup of your phone (meaning you sync regularly) after you restore the phone you can restore that backup.
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I am having difficulty in updating my iphone 3GS software from version 4.1 to version 5.1. I tried using my phone but cannot find the update software button even when I have gone through the right process by tapping SETTING, then GENERAL, yet could not find Update Software button. I mean the update Software button is not seen there.
I tried using itunes, yet no way. Each time I connect my iphone to my laptop itunes software comes up automatically and alerts me that a newer version of software for my iphone is available, It usually gives me the option of Download & Install or Download Only. Whichever of the option I click a message will always appear telling me that the iphone update server could not be contacted, then asking me to make sure that my network settings are correct and active or try again latter. Sometimes, when click on the Update button on my itune software. It will display an error has occured.
I have even tried to Restore iphone from itunes, yet the problem keep repeating itself.
Can anyone help me?Dear Tim,
I saw your message. Below are the problems:
Whenever I connect my iphone 3GS to my PC through a USB. My itunes software comes up automatically.
1. After that a message appears from the itunes that states that 'itunes could not connect to the itunes store, an unknown error cccured (306).
2. After the above, an alert message comes up which states that A new iphone software version 5.1 is availlable for my iphone. It then states would you like to download it and update your iphone now? With the options buttons as Cancel or Download and Update or Download Only. Whenever I clicked on Download and Update or Download Only, the next message that comes up is that The iphone Software Update Server Could not be Contacted and suggest make sure your network setting are correct and active or try again later.
The above is the challenges I am facing now. -
Hi I am getting a message of updating my iphone 3gs software version ios 6.1.6 but i am not getting an option to download it how can i update this version on my phone and if i will not update it will my phone stop working i am confused as i tried a lot online to search and download for it but not find it and now want rectification of it and also want to know if i do not update it what will happen next. please a little help required in this if its possible please reply on this as i am in need of this phone and do not want it that it should stop working just bcoz of it
manubakshi26 wrote:
Hi I am getting a message of updating my iphone 3gs software version ios 6.1.6 but i am not getting an option to download it how can i update this version
Do the Update using iTunes on your Computer.
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11.1.5) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download -
I am trying to update my iphone 3GS software but itunes just says that this is the current version of itunes, it does not see the phone update - anyone know how to get the phone updated?
Mike
I have done that and it is through pressing that update, which tells me that there is anew version of iphone software, that the prompt comes telling me that this is the current itunes? -
i've updated my iphone 3gs software to the latest version of ios and now my device does not activate. i've searched for help here and it still doesn't work...is there anything else i can do, or i have to take the device back to the store?
Where did you buy this iPhone and how did you unlock it?
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HT4623 how do you update Iphone 3GS?
how do you update Iphone 3GS?
tineamarie wrote:
I don't have the software update option on my phone, ...
That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
If you have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Please Note: If yours is an iPhone 3G and not an iPhone 3Gs... you can Only Update to iOS 4.2.1 -
How to update iPhone 3GS locally unlocked
how to update iPhone 3GS locally unlocked
If you are using IOS 4, you need to connect to iTune (computer) to update software.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972 -
HT4623 Updated iPhone 5 software to iOS 6.0.2 and now cannot connect to my wireless network (TWC).
Just updated iPhone 5 software to iOS 6.0.2, and now unable to connect to Wireless (TWC). Anybody know the secret?
Contact your cellular carrier. I found this guide to all cellular carrier contacts from Apple:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1937
... but I have to say I did not find TWC in there. I hope you know how to contact them. -
Issue while updating iPhone 3GS to iOS6
i updated iPhone 3gs to iOS6 through iTunes. Now when i am trying to activate, it is not connecting to iTunes. iTunes showing error.
We're sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time.
Please try again later, or contact customer care.
getting error from iTunes -
updated iphone 3gs to ios5 after apdation nothing work no network nothing "sim is not installed??" DISAPPOINTED WITH APPLE
yes there is a sign on the top of the screen that shows phone is LOCKED....may be that is why the phone didn't recognizing the sim...i think first i need to unlock it again then hopefully phone wil start working again ..but i dont know HOW TO UNLOCK ???...need help from u guys with this .
Actually this is my brother phone who is using in USA ,later he gifted to me , i m using iphone in INDIA now,
when i first insert the sim it was working so well..after couple fo days i tried to update with IOS5 ..after the updation problem coming ALL the Way.....how do i unlock it again , i think its jailbroken now...???
http://ihelpcorner.com/how-to-fix-iphone-3gs-ios-5-05-0-x-searching-or-no-servic e-error-after-updaterestore/
i guess the above link can solve my problem but i didn't try this process on my iphone yet may be it will harm some of iphone applikcations...?? like SOUND LOST. mailing problem etc...the guy who doing the trick in vedio says u need AT&T sim to do it on ur phone..
i dont hv AT&T sim in india i hv airtel sim...what if if i exactly the follow the guy vedio process will my IPHONE unlocked again...with no harm with application ...is it good to do so...? plz let me knw or tell me the genuine procedure.
thnaks for coming in
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