HT4623 Can I still update my iPhone 3GS wirelessly?
How do I update my iPhone 3GS wirelessly. There's no "software update" in settings
The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848
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To expand on the 1/2-answer that Diesel gave;
The first thing you should look into is which version of iTunes you have. If you're not running iTunes 10, then you're not going to be able to update your phone past iOS 4.2.
Depending on what kind of system you're using, there are several reasons why your iTunes may be out of date:
In the Mac world, if you're not running a version of OS/X newer than 10.5.x (Leopard) then iTunes won't upgrade to the latest version (10). If you have a pre-2006 G-series processor Mac, you're pretty-much stuck at 10.4.x (Tiger) or lower and, sadly, Apple/iTunes doesn't support those machines any more. If your Mac is newer than 2006 but older than 2008, you'll likely be stuck at finding a copy of Snow Leopard (10.6.x) and you need to see your local Apple service provider to see if they can get you updated.
If you're running a Windows workstation, I believe that any Windows machine that's still running XP patched to Service Pack 2 or later should still be able to install and use iTunes 10. The system requirements can be found on the iTunes download page. If for some reason your iTunes has stopped doing its updates (or won't do them) you'll probably need to re-install iTunes. Installing over-top of the old iTunes should work and you won't loose any of your data - however, just in case, you should back-up your computer prior to making any significant changes to the software.
Now, Diesel also made the assumption that you may only have a 3G phone and not a 3Gs. To verify this not the case, plus for anyone who may be reading this and has any doubt, this link will help you identify your phone. iOS 5 and later does not support phones older than the 3Gs, and its unlikely that your cellular service provider will for very long either.
Good luck. -
I have just updated my iphone 3gs from iOS 4.1 to the last one which give me iTunes, by iTunes, I introduced my language, country, wi-fi, and when I got the step of activation iPhone, I got a message that says
"your iphone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavlaible. Try connecting ypur iPhone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a few minutes."
The thing is, that I am connected to iTunes, so Can anyone tell me how can activate it?
Thank you very muchSo know, according to this, what should I do with my phone?because it is not working anymore...
I read in other post that no more information could be provide here, but although you couldn´t give me it, are there any possibility to get it working back? -
HT4623 error 1015 while updating my iphone 3gs?
error 1015 while updating my iphone 3gs?
Activation issues are typically the result of a device that has been hacked or jailbroken.
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HT4623 Why can't I update my iPhone 3Gs to iOS 6?
I normally get a notif when I need to update my iphone, but I didn't. All my friends updated theirs already, so that made me curious... But I read that iOS 6 is available for iPhone 3Gs.... What can I do?
Hello nitinpannu
The article below will assist with troubleshooting upgrading iOS on your iPhone.
iOS: Troubleshooting update and restore issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G. -
i need help updating my 3gs i cant get it to update past ios 4.2 and not many apps are compatiable inless i have ios 5.0 or greater can anyone help?
The iPhone 3G will not upgrade past iOS 4.2.1, but the iPhone 3GS is supported up to iOS 6.1.3. Are you sure you have a 3GS and not just a 3G?
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HT4972 Why can't I update my iphone 3gs to iOS 6.0.1?
plz guyzzzzzzzz reply me fast...........and ios 6.0.1 is not possiable for iphone 3gs then how i can update older ios???????????
You cannot. Your phone was hacked, and now, as a result, it seems to be bricked, ruined, because it was hacked.
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HT4623 How do you update the iPhone 3gs to the latest software?
I do not have an iPhone 4. I have an iPhone 3gs, and am trying to update the latest software. I have tried three times already, and each time I have to wait 2 hours so it is frustrating. It has not worked a single time yet. Not much on the internet talks about updating a 3gs to the latest software, but I finally found something that said I had to have the latest iTunes. I did not have the latest iTunes, so I am trying that now. Hopefully that works. If there's something I really need to do, please help. I just want the latest software.
Connect your phone to iTunes on a PC and you will be guided from there.
Or - you could use the search facility on this page - there are thousands of hits. -
HT4623 How do you update an iphone 3gs to iOS 5?
I've been having a lot of trouble just simply updating my iphone.
<Edited by Host>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...
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HT4623 i tried to update my iphone 3gs from 4.1 to 6.1.3 but it could not activate.
How can i activate my iphone?
AFAIK you do not have to activate normally.
Was your iPhone jailboken?
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after updating my iphone 3gs from os 4 to os 5.1.1, it left with activating the phone but i've been trying since and is still not activating, the notification given is ''activition server temporarly unavilable". can somebody help me out?
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Updated my iPhone 3gs yesterday to ios 6 (first time ever). Backed up my content to icloud, but it wouldn't quit. Remained on that screen for HOURS. Finally disconnected phone from computer. Still would not go away--just the "circle of death." Restarted phone and lost EVERYTHING (pics, contacts and apps). Can I get them back? Are they somewhere out in cyberspace or lost for good?
You're not alone. I am having similar problems with my Ipod 5th gen 30gb.
When I connect it to my laptop (Vista - basic) it is not recognised by itunes. Itunes simply locks up.
So far I have tried the following to no avail:
Checked my pc's device manager - it recognises the device and says it is functioning properly.
Checked the drivers to make sure they are upt to date.
Uninstalled & reinstalled a previous version of itunes (as it worked fine before the latest release).
Reinstalled the latest itunes.
Reset the ipod.
Put the ipod into disk mode and reconnected to itunes.
Have tried to use the windows tool to scan and fix any bad sectors but it fails to complete a scan without locking that up as well.
Placed into disk mode when fully charged and then allowed the battery to drain completely. Then reconnected ipod (in disk mode)and it still is not recognised and locks up itunes.
At this point I dont really want to part with another $300 odd dollars for a new one.
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