HT4623 My iPhone 4 doesn't ask "Software Update" how do I fix this?

I purchased my iPhone 4 when they first came out and I decided I wanted to get iCloud and for that it required an update. I want to update my phone so it is updated and have access to iCloud. However, When I go into settings - general there is no option "Software Update" how can I fix this?
And I dont have access to an original computer anymore

Taht way of updating only becomes available when you are running iOS 5.  Below that, you still have to wire the phone to iTunes on your computer and update from there.

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