I can't upgrade to iOS 5 - firmware not compatible

I get the following message: "Your [xxx] could not be updated because the firmware file is not compatible."
I have an iPhone 4, currently running v4.3.5.
My iTunes is updated to v10.5.
What amd I missing here? What needs to be done to upgrade?

If you restore your iPhone to its factory settings the iOS5 update should work. This is what I had to do on my iPad Becuase I had the same problem - I had tried everything else - if you restore it to factory settings you can still get all of your apps and settings back if you go into iTunes and press restore or sync in the settings page for your iPhone. I know it's a bit of a Polava but it's the only way that works - and you can still get all of your apps back. - should take roughly 10 - 15 minutes. I hope this answer helps. Kind regards, ellisb51

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