HT4972 why can't I upgrade my Iphone 4 to IOS 5 or 6?

why can't I upgrade my iphone 4 to IOS5 or later

What happens when you connect the iPhone to your syncing computer and start iTunes? Are you prompted that there is an upgrade available? What version of iTunes is on the computer? What Operating System is on the computer? What version of iOS is on the iPhone?

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  • HT4972 Why can't I update my iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 5?

    I tried to update my iPhone 3G iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 5 or the current version. It wouldn't let me
    update, and said that iOs 4.2.1 is the current firmware. I want to update the iOS to at least 4.3 , 5 , or 6 for games and other apps. Please show me step-by-step on how to solve this situation in your answer box.

    hoalife4ever wrote:
    I want to update the iOS to at least 4.3 , 5 , or 6 for games and other apps.
    There are actually a lot of games which are compatible with your older device which runs iOS 4.2.1. You just need a tool to separate them from the incompatible apps.
    Here is my favorite solution:
    iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
    And here are some things other people have suggested:
    Vintapps 3.1.3 - paid app.
    Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.

  • Why can I not upgrade my iPhone 4 iOS from version 5.1.1 to 6.x?

    I don't have enough memory, nor do I wish to upgrade to 7.x. I only want to upgrade from 5.1.1 to 6.1.2 at the latest. Why does Apple not let you do this?

    Because 7.1.1 is the lastet IOS version and that is the version you'll  get when you update.
    You should've updated to IOS 6 when it first came out.

  • Can i still upgrade my iphone 3gs ios 4.1 to ios 4.3.3?

    can i still upgrade my iphone 3gs ios 4.1 to ios 4.3.3?

    No.
    You can ONLY update to the latest available software - 6.0.1

  • HT4972 Why can't i open my iPhone 3 Gs after I update it?

    Why can't i open my iPhone 3 Gs after I update it?

    Perform a Reset... Try again...
    Reset  ( No Data will be Lost )
    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430
    If no joy...
    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Restore “...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414

  • HT4759 how can l best upgrade my iphone 3G ios to ios 5

    How the best can l upgrade my iphone 3G ios to ios 5

    You may be able to download an older version of WhatsApp using the info in the link below.
    https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/app-store -downloading-older-versions-of-apps-ios

  • HT4972 why can't I update my iPhone to OS 5

    Why can't I update my iOS from 4.2.10 to 5.0.?

    You appear to have an iPhone 3G, which can't be updated past 4.2.1. If you happen to have a newer iPhone, it will be updated to 6.0.1 or 6.0.2, not 5.0.
    (73055)

  • HT4972 Why can't i update my ipad to iOS 6 or higher?

    I am trying to update my ipad form iOS 5.1.1 to six or higher, but it want let me. why?

    If it's an iPad 1, then you cannot. See:
    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
         Device                                       iOS Verson
    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 7.1.x
    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
    iPad 2                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 3                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 4                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad Mini                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPad Air                                        iOS 7.1.x
    =====================================
    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
         b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
         c. Resolving update problems
            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • HT4972 Why can't I update my ipad to ios 5? Don't have the update option.

    I have the 4.3.3 version

    You must connect to your computer and use iTunes:
    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.
    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
         Device                                       iOS Verson
    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
    iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x
    iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1.x
    =====================================
    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
         b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
         c. Resolving update problems
            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • HT6146 Why can't I upgrade my iPhone 4s to iOS 6.1.6?

    How can I get the latest security patch for iOS 6 on my iPhone 4s without upgrading to iOS 7?

    You cannot
    Update always uses the latest level .

  • HT4972 why can't I update my iphone 4 to anything above 4.23 or get apps for its o/s

    Trying to update an iphone given to me by my aunt who has the new 5. It's an iphone4 but won't let me upgrade the ios to 4.3 or above so I can't find or use apps. If anyone knows a trick to make it better please help. tried updating through itunes with no success

    The version of iTunes can limit iOS levels. Are you running iTunes 11?

  • HT4972 Why can´t I update my iphone 3gs? I complete all the steps, but when I am setting the phone, after choosing my wi-fi, is not possible to activate

    I have just updated my iphone 3gs from iOS 4.1 to the last one which give me iTunes, by iTunes, I introduced my language, country, wi-fi, and when I got the step of activation iPhone, I got a message that says
    "your iphone could not be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavlaible. Try connecting ypur iPhone to iTunes to activate it, or try again in a few minutes."
    The thing is, that I am connected to iTunes, so Can anyone tell me how can activate it?
    Thank you very much

    So know, according to this, what should I do with my phone?because it is not working anymore...
    I read in other post that no more information could be provide here, but although you couldn´t give me it, are there any possibility to get it working back?

  • HT4972 Why can't I update my iPhone 3G to iOS 5

    How could I update my iPhone 3G to iOS 5 or later to can use alots of features and apps are not working on my recent software

    Sorry you can't.  The highest IOS for a 3G i-phone is 4.2.1.
    You would need to get an iphone 4S or higher to use those apps, that require a higher IOS.

  • HT4972 Why can't I update my iphone 3gs to iOS 6.0.1?

    plz guyzzzzzzzz reply me fast...........and ios 6.0.1 is not possiable for iphone 3gs then how i can update older ios???????????

    You cannot. Your phone was hacked, and now, as a result, it seems to be bricked, ruined, because it was hacked.

  • HT4972 Why can't I upgrade to iOS 5 or iOS 6 with my iPad?

    Problems with ios5 and ios6 upgrade. What to do.

    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

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