HT4623 How to update iOS when your iPhone 4 doesn't have the update icon

Hi, I am using an iPhone 4 but i have been unable to update the operating system. i am still using iOS 4, as I can't find the "software update" function in my phone - it is not found under 'General' as listed. Updating via iTunes syncing to my macbook doesn't seem to help either (again, i cant find the 'look for updates' function).
Can somebody help me out with some pointeres please? Would really appreciate it.

" i am still using iOS 4, as I can't find the "software update" function in my phone - it is not found under 'General' as listed. "
Correct.  This is only a feature of ios 5 and higher.
If you have the latest itunes version, then you should simply open itunes and connect your iphone.  It will liekly prompt you to update.

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