HT4623 How can i update my iphone 3gs from ios 4.2.1 to ios 6.1

Already tried to sync with itunes and was advised when selecting check for update that current ios is 4.2.1. ios 5 or higher is needed for most apps on app store.

Read the article from which the question was posted and follow the directions.
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HT4623 How can I update my iphone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6.1.4 only. I am not looking for iOS 7 right now. Please suggest the update process?

Hi Team,
I have iphone4 16GB with iOS 5.1.1. While using the phone, few times the phone is automatically going to shutdown and getting call disconnected. Some times, it happens more frequently in a day, sometimes not.
and also, How can I update my iphone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6.1.4 only. I am not looking for iOS 7 right now. Please suggest the update process?

You cannot. You can only upgrade to the currently supported version of the iOS which, at this time is iOS 7.0.2.

How can I update my iPhone 3gs to iOS4, after iOS5 came out?

I am still running iOS 3 (1.3) on my iPhone 3GS and I'm happy with it - but all the new apps requires iOS4 and now I'm sick of this. I want iOS4 (and not iOS5, cause it will drain my battery as far as I've understood).
How can I update my iPhone 3GS in a normal way to iOS4, through iTunes or another easy way? I have never jailbreaked an iPhone so I don't know too much about "backdoors" into my iPhone.

The only Firmware in the iOS 4 series that Apple is still signing for the iPhone 3GS is 4.1. So you could restore to 4.1. You will have to download the 4.1 IPSW from Apple, and then install it with iTunes, Option Click Mac or Shift Click Windoz, on the Restore Button and then select the 4.1 IPSW on your computer. The current iTunes may give meaningless Errors, I doubt because you are Upgrading. But if Error Message is given you will have to search the Web for ways to Exit Recovery.

HT4623 how do i update my iphone 3gs as it keeps saying that 4.2.1 is the right update which its not

how do i update my iphone 3gs as its got 4.2.1 and its saying that it is the right updatee but its not

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Depending on what kind of system you're using, there are several reasons why your iTunes may be out of date: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.

HT4623 how can i update my iphone 4 that does not have the update option in the settings?

How can i update my iphone 4 that does not have the update option in the settings?

From the article you linked, scroll down to the section "Update your device using iTunes"

HT4623 How can I update my ipad2 software from 4.3.5 to 6.01?

How can I update my ipad2 software from 4.3.5 to 6.01?

See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
     Device                                       iOS Verson
iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1.x
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1.x
=====================================
Select the method most appropriate for your situation. If you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher, then you will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
Upgrading iOS
   1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
   4. iPad Support
     a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
          Tap Settings > General > Software Update
     If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
     b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
     c. Resolving update problems
        1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
        2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

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?
Or was your computer in the past used to jailbrake an iPhone?

HT4623 how do i update my iphone 3gs to a software better then ios 4.0 it keeps saying no update available

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?

HT4623 how can i switch my iphone 3gs at&t to t-mobile?

i am a t-mobile customer, i had a tmobile network phone, it broke, so i bought a iphone 3gs and its at&t, how do i switch it to tmobile?

You would have to contact AT&T. They are the only folks (as the original cellular carrier of the iPhone) that could possibly unlock it.

HT4623 How do you update an iphone 3gs to iOS 5?

I've been having a lot of trouble just simply updating my iphone.
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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

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 can i update my iphone

it dropped some where unusual!

don not download or update by your iPhone, instead update by a computer.
First download the IOS6 directly to your computer as metioned in this link by a downloader.
then use your computer to update your iPhone in less than one hour.
after complete download when choosing update (press shift or option key) and locate the .IPSW file.
direct download the iOS6 link:
http://osxdaily.com/2012/09/19/ios-6-ipsw-direct-download-links/

HT4623 How can I update my ipod touch from 4.2.1 to 5.0

Where can I find updated software to download for my iPod Touch 4th generation from 4.2.1 to 5.1 or higher?

Read the article that you linked.
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

HT4623 How ca i update my iphone 3g from ios 4.2.1 to ios 5?

I have been trying to update my iphone 3g, which has ios 4.2, but couldn;t be able because the itune is telling me that the iphone doesn't have update.
What can I do to update this iphone to ios 5 or later?

bertof331 wrote:
I just looking a way out to solve this issue, my way of thinking is that there always a solution
There is, its just not the solution you seem to be hoping for. See KiltedTim's reply for the only realistic solution.

How can I update my iPhone 3gs to ios 4.3?

I really do hope that someone out there can offer me some guidance on this matter.
I am unable to download Facebook and most other apps. I have already done a Google search for this question and keep ending up at the same guide, telling me that it should be on my phone (the option to update software) however it isn't due to an early operating system. I have tried to do it via iTunes and am running the latest version, but no joy. It says no updates available.
I really hope that someone can assist me with this.
Thank you in advance!

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
If iTunes told you that you are running the most recent version, you have an iPhone 3G, that is only compatible with iOS 4.2.1. You can't upgrade to a later version

HT4623 How can i update my iphone 3gs from ios 4.2.1 to ios 6.1

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