HT4623 upgrading iphone 3 os from to 4.3 or greater

I have an iphone 3 with os 4.2. I want whatsapp but I need O.S 4.3 or greater, how can I upgrade, is not the same as in my iphone 4s.

You can't. 4.2.1 is the last firmware for iPhone 3G.
Edit: Someone was faster than me...

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Upgraded iphone 4 firmware from 4.3.3 to 5.01 and now it says sim card not supported now

i just upgraded my iphone 4 firmeware from 4.3.3 to 5.0.1 and after it restarted it says that the sim card doese not appear to be supported. i already went to the att store and they inserted a new card and tried to activate it and it says the same thing. my phone work great before the upgrade to the firmware and i read that lots of other people have had the same problem and brought there pnones into an apple store and had them replaced due to the faulty upgrade. what can you do for me

This is a user to user help forum only, so no one here can do anything for you except provide recommendations.
Have you tried restoring your iPhone with iTunes?
If so with no change, make an appointment at an Apple store if there is one nearby.

HT4972 Upgrade iPhone software version from 4.3.4 to the latest available

I am trying to upgrade my iPhone software version from 4.3.4 to the latest and keep getting this message whenever I hit <Update> or <Restore>. "The iPhone software update server could not be contacted" - what should I do?

Start by making sure you have disabled any firewall or antivirus programs.

HT4623 upgrade Iphone in Itunes

What is the best way to setup a new replacement Iphone 5 in Itunes? I upgraded from a Iphone 4 and that is what my itunes backup is of. Should I setup the Iphone 5 as a new device or restore from my current Iphone 4 backup?

That's up to you. You can setup as new, or restore from your previous phone's backup. Read here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2109

TS1363 I was upgrading iPhone OS from 5.1 to 5.1.1 on Win 7 using iTunes 10.6.1.7. The iPhone hung. It is no longer visible by iTunes on Win 7

While upgrading iPhone OS from 5.1 to 5.1.1 on Win 7 using iTunes 10.6.1.7, the iPhone hung. I could not get iTunes to find it and Win 7 does not see it.
When I connect the iPhone to the USB, Win 7 issues the welcome sound, but that is it. The same happens when I disconnect iPhone.
The Devise Manager has the Apple Mobile Device USB Driver correct without any problem. I updated this driver called usbaapl64.
The iPhone is still hung.
I restarted the iPod service
I restarted the Apple Mobile Device Service
I tried to empty and delete the temp directory in C:\users\myname\AppData\Local\ but could not
The iTunes I am using is the latest version
I updated the Apple Mobile Device Driver as stated above correctly
The iPhone is still hung and is not recognized by Win 7 or iTunes, so I cannot restore the OS to the previous working version
What else can I do to restore the previous working OS on my iPhone 4

I was connecting the iPhone 4 to a USB 3.0 port. I was told by Apple Express Support (at US$29.99) not to use USB 3.0 and to use USB 2.1 instead.
If you are connecting your iPhone to the computer using a USB 3.0 port, disconnect it immediately. iPhones will lock up if you try to update while using a connection through a USB 3.0 port.
Disconnect the iPhone from the computer
Go to Device Manager and find the connected USB port. Click the mouse right button and update the driver
Shut the iPhone by pressing the sleep button and the home button concurrently for some time
Move the USB cable to a USB 2.1 port or older without the iPhone.
Restart iTunes.
Connect the iPhone
Your computer should recognize the phone and reloads the correct USB 2.1 driver (Apple Mobile Device)
Then iTunes should recognize the iPhone and starts reloading the firmware.
When that is complete it may ask if you wish to restore, naturally you say YES
iTunes will restore the iOS
Using iTunes, restore the latest backup to get your data back.
When all of the above is completed. Start enjoying your iPhone.
If the above does not work. Throw your iPhone out of the window and get a replacement Android phone.

I am facing wifi and mobile 2G signal issue after upgrading to IOS 6 from IOS 5 in IPhone 3GS. Please help, restoring setting even didn't helped.

I am facing wifi and mobile 2G signal issue after upgrading to IOS 6 from IOS 5 in IPhone 3GS. The mobile carrier signal as well as WIFI suddenly drops zero and are then restored automatically. Sometimes i cannot conenct to WIFI even standing infront of WIFI router. Please help, restoring setting even didn't helped.

Update: my phone's connecting to the WiFi again. I don't know what did the trick. I did nothing since reinstalling the software. It hadn't worked then, it is now. I tried connecting to my dad's phone's hotspot( he uses a Moto G), and it worked. I then tried connecting to the WiFi at a friend's house, and when I came back home, my phone was able to connect to my WiFi! Is it of any significance that my friend's router doesn't require a password? My issue has been resolved( for now; I hope I'm not counting my chickens before they've hatched). For anyone facing a similar issue, I suggest you try everything I did:
1. Turn your router off for a minimum of 30 seconds, turn it back on and try connecting.
2. Click on the WiFi network you are connected to, scroll to the bottom, tap "Renew Lease".
3. Do a soft and hard reset.
4. Reset network settings.
5. Back your data up, erase all content from settings menu, restore from backup.
6. Reinstall your software( put it in recovery mode).
I am not sure which of the above worked for me. Make sure you try everything. If none of the above works, take it to a genius bar or an authorised service provider. Good luck! :)

Encountered error 6 when upgrading Iphone 5s from 7.1.2 to 8.3

I encountered error 6 when upgrading Iphone 5s from 7.1.2 to 8.3
I've tried upgrade iphone on three computers , the results are all the same.
One of the computers successfully upgrade my ipad to 8.3.
There are 2GB left on IPhone 5S before I perform the upgrade.
It should be enough for iTunes to finish the process, right?
But in the log, it says "copier_file_error: /mnt2/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets/com_apple_MobileAsset_Font.cpio: No space left on device"
why is that?
Any way for me to continue the upgrade? it seems it's almost done.
Thank you
the end of the log is as below:
[10:36:29.0714] Could not find libAppleSWDHIDFlashUpdater.dylib
[10:36:29.0714] entering fixup_var
[10:36:29.0714] entering update_var_directory_hierarchy
[10:36:29.0714] replace_data_partition_path: moving /mnt1/private/var/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets to /mnt2/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets
[10:36:29.0714] copier_file_error: /mnt2/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets/com_apple_MobileAsset_Font.cpio: No space left on device
[10:36:29.0714] copy /mnt1/private/var/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets to /mnt2/mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets failed: 0x2
[10:36:29.0714] unable to copy directory: 2
[10:36:29.0714] failed to replace path mobile/Library/PreinstalledAssets: 2
[10:36:29.0714]
[10:36:29.0714] ==== end of device restore output ====
[10:36:30.0280] AMRAuthInstallDeletePersonalizedBundle
[10:36:30.0421] <Restore Device <<<<<IMEI>>>>>>0>: Restore failed (result = 6)
[10:36:30.0542] Restore completed, status:6
[10:36:30.0542] Failure Description:
[10:36:30.0542] Depth:0 Error:AMRestorePerformRestoreModeRestoreWithError failed with error: 6
[10:36:30.0542] Depth:1 Error:無法完成作業。（AMRestoreErrorDomain 錯誤 6 - Failed to handle message type StatusMsg）
[10:36:30.0542] Depth:2 Error:無法完成作業。（AMRestoreErrorDomain 錯誤 6 - failed to fixup var）

Hello there, Kenduck.
It sounds like you are trying to update your iPhone 5s to the most current version of iOS and are getting an Error 6 message. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great information in regards to that very error message:
Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
Particularly:
Check your security software
Errors: 2, 4, 6, 9, 1611, 9006.
Sometimes security software can stop your device from communicating with either the Apple update server or with your device.
Check your security software and settings to make sure that they aren't blocking a connection to the Apple servers.
If you still see the error message, check for USB connection issues.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Kind Regards,
Pedro.

Does my iphone 4s support GSM service? I recently upgraded to this smartphone from a AT

Does my iphone 4s support GSM service? I recently upgraded to this smartphone from an AT&T Non-smartphone and now I am not able to access data coverage at my cabin upnorth. AT&T says I only have GSM coverage in this location. Is there something I can do to make my iphone 4s do to pick this service up?

That model shows as non-CDMA iPhone 4s
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3939?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
It will support GSM. You will have to work with your carrier to
get the signal improved. In the past, with AT&T, if you complained
enough they would provide you with a MiFi device - but that only
helps if you have an internet connection already in place.
Your problem may be due to the remote location - particularly if you
are not in cell phone range due to lack of towers. But the responsibility
belongs to the AT&T. Is the problem that you can make/get phone
calls but do not have enough bandwidth for streaming video/audio?
Or is there no connection whatsoever?

When tried to upgrade iphone 4S from 8.1.2 to 8.1.3 it crushed at the middle, after it it not let it tern on and cannot make recovery and crush in the middle of the process with "could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3014)"

When tried to upgrade iphone 4S from 8.1.2 to 8.1.3 it crushed at the middle.
After it it not let it tern on and cannot make recovery and crush in the middle of the process with "could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (3014)"

Hi bahaluly,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it sounds like you are not able to update the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
Solve network errors
Related errors: 17, 1638, 3014, 3194, 3000, 3002, 3004, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3194, 3200, or "There was a problem downloading the software," or "The device isn't eligible for the requested build." These alerts mean that your computer is either having difficulty contacting the Apple update server or communicating with your device.
Check your computer for software or settings that might cause communication issues between your computer and Apple or between your computer and your device.
Cheers,
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How can i upgrade my iphone 4 gsm from ios 4.2.1 to 6.1.3

any one can help me to upgrade from 4.2 to 6

You can only upgrade to the most recent, compatible version, in this case 7.0.6.
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

Best Way to Upgrade from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3G(S) - from backup?

Hi everyone, I didn't see this discussed so I apologize if I missed it.
I am wondering what the best way would be to upgrade from the 3G to 3G(S) iPhone from the backup. Which of the following would be the best practice to follow:
1) On June 17, first update current iPhone 3G to software 3.0, do a backup, then activate the new iPhone 3G(S) when received from this 3.0 backup.
2) Do not update current iPhone 3G to software 3.0, leave it on 2.2.1 and run a backup, then activate the new iPhone 3G(S) from the 2.2.1 backup.
Is there any difference in which option above to follow, or does it not matter? Is there another option that I am not considering? If it is only data that is copied onto the new device from the backup, the OS version shouldn't matter, but perhaps one method is better or preferred.
Any input would be appreciated. I plan to have the new phone delivered on June 19 and activate from home on iTunes.
I realize no one has gone through this yet, but wondering what most plan to do when going from the 3G to the 3G(S). I guess the same question applies to those going from the original iPhone to the 3G(S) iPhone.
Thanks in advance,
Santiago

Thank you for the response neuro.
I didn't think it mattered but your suggestion to upgrade first makes sense to me. I will likely be doing that. Good point on the use of the 3G after the process, but I will be selling mine, so the point may be moot to me. Something for others to consider if they plan to keep it.
Hopefully Apple will provide instructions for upgrading as you pointed out they did last time. If I recall correctly, last time I had updated my original iPhone to 2.0, backed up, then activated the 3G iPhone from that back up. The SIM in the new phone was activated, and the SIM in the original iPhone became inactivated.
It really is quite simple. I am also glad Apple has re-implemented the activation process via iTunes. I might wait a day or so to let the mad rush pass by and attempt my activation when the volume has decreased.
Thanks again,
Santiago

TS1814 I have purchased iPhone 3g device from my friend, I connected it to the iTunes to upgrade from 3.1 to 6.0 as many softwares were not being installed as iOS was not up to date. I upgraded but now I can not activate my device. What I should do now???

I have purchased iPhone 3g device from my friend, I connected it to the iTunes to upgrade from 3.1 to 6.0 as many softwares were not being installed as iOS was not up to date. I upgraded but now I can not activate my device. What I should do now??? i am really feeling difficulty because i have been disconnected from the network.
I am from Pakistan.

The 3G cannot be updated to iOS6, it can only go to iOS 4.2.1.
Activation issues are generally the result of the device being hacked or jailbroken.

HT201328 Can i upgrade my iphone 4 unlocked from ATNT and currently on iOS 5.1.1 to latest iOS 6 coming with iphone 5 without locking the phone again.

Can i upgrade my iphone 4 unlocked from ATNT and currently on iOS 5.1.1 to latest iOS 6 coming with iphone 5 without locking the phone again.

If it was officially unlocked by AT&T, it will remain unlocked during an upgrade of the iOS. If it was hacked to provide unlocking, it will most likely lock to the original carrier.

I just received my upgraded iphone 4S, do i want to set up as new iphone or restore from backup

I just received my upgraded iphone 4S, do i want to set up as new iphone or restore from backup. I upgraded from a 3 which is synced to my laptop

Restore it from your backup if the other phone worked fine.
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