HT4623 Updating an iPhone 3Gs
Please help me. I tried to update my iPhone 3Gs because a dialog box popped up when I opened iTunes. The updating process was not completed and now, I cannot use my iPhone anymore. Please help.
Why not?
What happened during the update?
What is displaying on the device?
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Updated my iPhone 3gs yesterday to ios 6 (first time ever). Backed up my content to icloud, but it wouldn't quit. Remained on that screen for HOURS. Finally disconnected phone from computer. Still would not go away--just the "circle of death." Restarted phone and lost EVERYTHING (pics, contacts and apps). Can I get them back? Are they somewhere out in cyberspace or lost for good?
You're not alone. I am having similar problems with my Ipod 5th gen 30gb.
When I connect it to my laptop (Vista - basic) it is not recognised by itunes. Itunes simply locks up.
So far I have tried the following to no avail:
Checked my pc's device manager - it recognises the device and says it is functioning properly.
Checked the drivers to make sure they are upt to date.
Uninstalled & reinstalled a previous version of itunes (as it worked fine before the latest release).
Reinstalled the latest itunes.
Reset the ipod.
Put the ipod into disk mode and reconnected to itunes.
Have tried to use the windows tool to scan and fix any bad sectors but it fails to complete a scan without locking that up as well.
Placed into disk mode when fully charged and then allowed the battery to drain completely. Then reconnected ipod (in disk mode)and it still is not recognised and locks up itunes.
At this point I dont really want to part with another $300 odd dollars for a new one. -
hi there iv just updated my iphone 3gs to the new iso6 software and its saying the activatin sofware is unavalible please try again later and i have been doin this since last night and i cant use my phone cos its not set up any answer to solve my problems please
Does the app Cydia appear on your iPhone?
Has your iPhone been modified/hacked/jailbroken? -
HT4623 update my iphone 3GS with iOS
Tried to update my iphone 3Gs with ios6. Went to settings, tapped General but don't see Software or anything else that will help me download the new software. Want to do this to set up iCloud for my iphone, ipad and macbook.
open itunes - plug your phone to your computer - itunes should automatically read that your phone needs an update.
You should do a backup of your phone before you update. -
hi there my mate as just given me an iphone 3gs 16gb. i,m wanting to know how i update it i,ve put my usb cable in laptop and then into my fone n all i keep getting is a symbol of a white usb cable with an arrow pointing up to a itunes symbol but thats it i,m stuck now. any help would be greatfull and thanks in advance.
i,m wanting to know how i update it
Then do a simple search... http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+update+iphone -
HT4623 Can I still update my iPhone 3GS wirelessly?
How do I update my iPhone 3GS wirelessly. There's no "software update" in settings
The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848 -
I am having difficulty in updating my iphone 3GS software from version 4.1 to version 5.1. I tried using my phone but cannot find the update software button even when I have gone through the right process by tapping SETTING, then GENERAL, yet could not find Update Software button. I mean the update Software button is not seen there.
I tried using itunes, yet no way. Each time I connect my iphone to my laptop itunes software comes up automatically and alerts me that a newer version of software for my iphone is available, It usually gives me the option of Download & Install or Download Only. Whichever of the option I click a message will always appear telling me that the iphone update server could not be contacted, then asking me to make sure that my network settings are correct and active or try again latter. Sometimes, when click on the Update button on my itune software. It will display an error has occured.
I have even tried to Restore iphone from itunes, yet the problem keep repeating itself.
Can anyone help me?Dear Tim,
I saw your message. Below are the problems:
Whenever I connect my iphone 3GS to my PC through a USB. My itunes software comes up automatically.
1. After that a message appears from the itunes that states that 'itunes could not connect to the itunes store, an unknown error cccured (306).
2. After the above, an alert message comes up which states that A new iphone software version 5.1 is availlable for my iphone. It then states would you like to download it and update your iphone now? With the options buttons as Cancel or Download and Update or Download Only. Whenever I clicked on Download and Update or Download Only, the next message that comes up is that The iphone Software Update Server Could not be Contacted and suggest make sure your network setting are correct and active or try again later.
The above is the challenges I am facing now. -
I started updating my iPhone 3gs but now it is locked and sim is not being recognized by the set
Sounds like you had the phone hacked to work on a network other than what the phone was originally locked to. When you updated the software on the phone it reverted back to the lock which makes your sim unusable.
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I update my iphone 3gs from 4.1 to iOs 6.1 but after I update it says you need to activate your phone. I can't activate it thru itunes or wifi.
@Onlymanu and @ Easy Now - Google may provide some
direction. Discussion of jaibroken iPhones is prohibited per
Terms of Use for this forum.
Unauthorized modification of iOS
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743 -
I'm trying to update my iphone 3gs from version 4.2 but under settings-general there is no update link. This is probably a frequently asked question, so I'm sorry but I'm new to this.
That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
You have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
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 -
hi. i was trying to update my iphone 3gs but it was stop and don't let me , cold you pleas help me if is possible
What is the exact wording of any error message you received?
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While updating my iphone 3GS, i am getting a message that no sim card is installed in iphone. also my iphone has shows the message that iphone could not be activated because activation server is unavailable. I have reinserted the some, yet the problem persists. Please help.
If your phone was EVER hacked to unlock it, when you updated the hack was removed and it's now re-locked to its original carrier and will work only with a SIM card from that carrier..
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Hi everyone, I updated my iphone 3gs to ios6. But, when it come to the activation screen, It showed up could not activate iphone because the activation server is temporarily unavailable. I tried to restore many times already but it still the same. Help me please! T-T
Please see the More Like This section on the right.
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i'm updating my iphone 3gs but i get to the activation point and it tells me the activation server is temporarily unavailable and i keep trying .i'm worried to loose some of the memo? please advice
That's almost always because the phone was hacked or jailbroken to unlock it.
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am update my iphone 3gs ios4.1 to ios 6.0.1 using itunes when update comleted itunes show a message Were sorry, we are unable to continue with your activation at this time. Please try again later, or contact customer care! pls help me pls
Generally this is a sign that the iPhone had previously been
hacked/modified/jailbroken and the update relocked it to the
original wireless carrier. If this is the case, only that wireless
carrier can unlock your iPhone. You must contact them to see
if they offer unlocking and if you qualify.
Where did you acquire this iPhone?
What wireless carrier did you use before this problem?
Does the app Cydia appear on your iPhone?
What does it say when you look at Settings=>General=>
About=>Carrier?
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