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?

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