HT4972 How do update an iphone 3g from ios 4.2.1 to a newer ios?

How do update an iphone 3g from ios 4.2.1 to a newer ios?

You can't. iOS 4.2.1 is the last version an iPhone 3G can run.
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HT4972 Can't update my iPhone 4 from iOS 4.1 to anything higher using iTunes

I have an iPhone 4 running iOS 4.1. I just want to get to 4.3 or higher because a game I like now requires it. I'd be happy with iOS 4.3... but 6 will do too. When I connect my iPhone to iTunes, the Update button reads "A newer version of the iPhone software is available (v 6.0)" so one owuld assume that the Update button would get me iOS 6. But when I click on the Update button, it gives me an error message telling me that my version of iTunes (10.6) is current. I don't need to update iTunes, I need to update my iOS and the one button that does that can't tell the two apart. Help!
Thanks!

Thanks for the reply... but ugh, this is snow-balling out of control: Just to play a game that requires iOS 4.3, I have to upgrade iTunes, but to upgrade iTunes to 10.7.0.21, we need to upgrade the Mac OS from 10.5 to 10.6.8, which seems to cost $30. If I'm going to spend $30, I wish I could be giving the money to the game developers instead of to buying/getting 2 new OSes that I otherwise didn't need. So does anyone else have any other ways to get my iPhone up to iOS 4.3 (or higher) without all these steps and money?

HT4623 How can I update my iphone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6.1.4 only. I am not looking for iOS 7 right now. Please suggest the update process?

Hi Team,
I have iphone4 16GB with iOS 5.1.1. While using the phone, few times the phone is automatically going to shutdown and getting call disconnected. Some times, it happens more frequently in a day, sometimes not.
and also, How can I update my iphone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to iOS 6.1.4 only. I am not looking for iOS 7 right now. Please suggest the update process?

You cannot. You can only upgrade to the currently supported version of the iOS which, at this time is iOS 7.0.2.

How do I update my iPhone 3G from iOS 1.1 to iOS 4?

How do I update my iPhone 3G from iOS 1.1 to iOS 4?

Plug it into a computer running iTunes.

TS3694 I tried to update my iphone 3gs from ios 5 to 6 but because of software crash and while restoring with ios 6 it is not activated. Now I degrade it in ios 4 and can not use any app. How can I update this iphone?

I tried to update my iphone 3gs from ios 5 to 6 but because of software crash and while restoring with ios 6 it is not activated. Now I degrade it in ios 4 and can not use any app. How can I update this iphone?

Downgrading the iOS is not supported, and likely has caused the problems you are experiencing.
You'll need to go elsewhere for support.

HT5567 how do I update my iphone 4 from ios 4.2.1 to ios 6.0.1?

How in the world do I updated my iphone 4 from ios 4.2.1 to ios 6.?

This is not working for me. Please help. I have connected through iTunes version 11.0.1.12 and I have also restored the phone. iTunes states that this is the current version of 4.2.1. Cannot figure out how to update to 6.0.
Thanks!
Ps My phone is a 3g but apple says it should support 6.0.

Hi, I updated my iPhone 4 from iOS 5.1 to 5.1.1 and now it won't connect to 3g, it only gets EDGE, does anyone have the same issue? Anyone knows how to fix it? Thanks

Hi, I updated my iPhone 4 from iOS 5.1 to 5.1.1 and now it won't connect to 3g, it only gets EDGE, does anyone have the same issue? Anyone knows how to fix it? Thanks

Yeah, it´s happening in normal 3g coverage area, in fact, i used the 3g to download the iOS but after installing it, the phone doesn't get the 3g anymore.
I tryed the reboot pocess, but it didn't fix it
I haven't tryed the restore to factory settings process,
Is there a way to downgrade to iOS 5.1 again?
Thaks

Just updated my iPhone 5s from ios 8.1 to 8.3. After the install it asked for Apple ID and password and to allow it to sync to Mac and iTunes. After following the steps my phone kept restarting - turning on and off and goes blank. How do I fix this??

Just updated my iPhone 5s from ios 8.1 to 8.3. After the install it asked for Apple ID and password and to allow it to sync to Mac and iTunes. After following the steps my phone kept restarting - turning on and off and goes blank. How do I fix this??

I have had about 9 iOS devices at work do this.
The fix and it will wipe out anything on your iphone is to connect it to your computer and have the latest version on iTunes open. Hold the Power/Sleep and Home button till it blanks out. Keep holding the home button untill it says recovery mode on the screen of the computer and do a restore.

How to update my iphone 4 to ios 7 from 6.1.2

How to update my iphone 4 to ios 7 from ios 6.1.2

You can do this from the iPhones settings while connected to wifi or connecting the iPhone to a computer with iTunes. The article below will show you how:
iOS: How to update your iPhone
Note: It would be wise to back up your iPhone before updating and also checking out the new layout for iOS 7 to make sure the new look is something you like.

HT4972 IOS:How can update my iphone 3 to IOS 5

IOS:How can update my iphone 3 to IOS 5

Latest version for iPhone 3G is iOS 4.2.1. If you mean iPhone 3GS, connect to iTunes to update to iOS 6. If you're not sure which one you have, go to Settings > General > About > Serial Number, and enter it at http://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

HT4972 i have gotan update on my itunes that should allow me update my iphone 4g from ios 4 to ios5 but whenever i try to update it it does not work what do i do

i have gotan update on my itunes that should allow me update my iphone 4g from ios 4 to ios5 but whenever i try to update it it does not work what do i do

Well... if you really want help, you could start by providing some details of what happens when you try to update.

I just updated an iPhone 4 from iOS 7 to iOS 7.1 and my computer/iTunes no longer recognizes the device; what gives?

I just updated an iPhone 4 from iOS 7 to iOS 7.1 and my computer/iTunes no longer recognizes the device; what gives? How do I get iTunes to show the device?

With iOS 7, the "call Decline" button is only available when the phone is awake. To decline a call when the phone is asleep, simply tap the On/Off button.

Hi, so today i decided to update my iPhone 4 from ios 4.3.5 to ios 6.1. But it keeps giving me the 3194 error, which means my device is somewhat not eligible. So can i update or not? since apple has stopped signing ios 5...

Hi, so today i decided to update my iPhone 4 from ios 4.3.5 to ios 6.1. But it keeps giving me the 3194 error, which means my device is somewhat not eligible. So can i update or not? since apple has stopped signing ios 5...

OMG guys, i got it to work. Here's how:
1. kill everything on your iphone 4, settings, contents...
2. now uninstall itunes and install the latest one again
3. now update
Good luck everyone
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Just updated my iPhone 4 from IOS 6.1.3 to 7.1.2, I know I am behind the times, but I got there eventually! All seems well but I have one specific problem and hope someone can offer a helpful suggestion.

Just updated my iPhone 4 from IOS 6.1.3 to 7.1.2, I know I am behind the times, but I got there eventually! All seems well but I have one specific problem and hope someone can offer a helpful suggestion.
On opening the app "Find my iPhone" I add my password and sign in, to be greeted with a screen that says;
"Update Find My iPhone. A new version of Find My iPhone is available from the App. Store. You must install the update to continue using the app. Update now"
On hitting the "Update now" button I'm taken to the relevant page on the App Store, to be told that I cannot update as it needs IOS8 to be able to continue and as my iPhone is only a 4 cannot install IOS8.
I'm left going around in circles. The only thing would be to delete the app, but looks like I could not re-install the version I would need. Any body have any thoughts or suggestions? (Apart from updating my phone, I have a few months left on the contract!)
Thanks in advance.

Hi, thanks for the suggestion. I have tried as you suggested, and when opening the "purchased" apps some have the icloud logo next to them, but I only have "OPEN" against "Find My iPhone". When opening it up, it goes through the same routine; needs to be updated before proceeding, and wouldn't update because I don't have IOS8.
Anything else I could try, or am I doomed!
All of your help is much appreciated, thanks

Trying to update my iPhone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to 6.1 via iTunes.When I click the "Update" button, I just get a message saying the iTunes is at the current version (6.1), but no action re the iOS update.

I'm trying to update my iPhone 4 from iOS 5.1.1 to 6.1. When I try to do this using iTunes on my MacBook Pro (OS X v 10.5.8), with my iPhone in its cradle, clicking the "Update" button in Tunes gets a message saying "This version of iTunes (10.6.1) is the current version." I can't get the iOS update to download.
When I try to update to the iPhone directly, I get a message saying "iOS 6.0.1 failed verification because you are no longer connected to the Internet" at the Verifying Update step. I noticed that this message refers to iOS 6.0.1, even though I want to update to 6.1. It is possible that, a few weeks ago, I may have downloaded but not installed v 6.0.1.
Thanks for any help with this problem

I tried powering down and re-starting the iPhone (as suggested at http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275). This seems to have cleared the "...not connected to the Internet" problem, and iOS 6.1 is now in the process of downloading.
Thanks very much for your feedback.

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