HT4623 How do I upgrade my 3rd Gen Touch to iOS.5 or above? It wont go past 4.2.1

It said on the Apple site that the 3rd Gen iPhone can operate with iOS5 and above. But it wont go past 4.2.1?
I have tried to use iTunes to do so - but that is the only option as only the 4th Gen and 5th can it be selected from the device via wi-fi.
Please help me resolve this.

iOS 4.2.1 is the end for a 3g      sorry

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