IPhone 3GS won't update software
I click on the 'Update' button and all i get is a message something like 'This version of iTunes (9.1.1) is the latest', but it never does anything else.
What operating system do you have on your computer? My guess is that it is a Mac with Tiger (OS X 10.4.x). iTunes 10.5.2 (the latest version) requires at least 10.5.8.
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IPhone 3GS won't update to 4.3.1
Hello there,
My iPhone 3GS is on operating system 4.1. There is a newer v4.3.1 but everytime I click the update button it tells me the iTunes version is up to date. I'm not trying to update the iTunes. Just the iPhone system.
Can anyone help? Do I have to be connected to iTunes to update the iPhone system?
Many thanks for any help.
PG LogoAnne261 wrote:
I have this issue as well. I tried to update my MacBook, but it says there are no updates available. I cannot update my iPhone (currently OS 4.0) as my iTunes (currently 9.2.1) isn't updated, but I can't update my iTunes because my MacBook won't update.
Help! There are apps out there now that require a higher OS on my phone that I would like, but can't get!
Thanks!
Did you take two minutes to read the thread you replied to? The solution to your problem has already been answered MULTIPLE times in this thread. -
When I go to sync my iphone 3gs itunes alerts me that an update is available. I check to download an update. I then receive an error message stating that I am not connected to the internet. I am 100% positive that I am connected and before this download I was instructed to update itunes which I did without any problems and restarted my computer. I have tried all of the troubleshooting suggestions. I have no problem syncing or using the itunes store. I just can't get the update. I also have no problems with my iphone connecting to a wireless internet connection. Please Help!!!!!!
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/299357 -
IPhone 3gs won't update to ios 5.1.1 PLEASE HELP!
I got an iPhone 3GS from a friend thats running 4.3.3 and when i try to update it to 5.1.1 it says "isnt compatible with this build" or something like that. Also its jail broken (updating issue also happened before it was jailbroken) and everytime i try to erase all content and settings it just gets stuck so then i will just turn it off and back on again and it works still. Does anybody know how to fix these two things?
Try restoring it through iTunes.
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IPhone 3GS won't update or restore?!
I don't understand why iTunes isn't letting me update or restore my phone... Everytime I try, iTunes reaches the "Verifying with Apple..." part and then I get an error saying "The iphone 'iPhone' could not be updated. This device isn't eligable for the requested build." There's two options on the error messages, more information and OK. Naturally, I clicked the more info option. I was taken to the following page:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275
I've done everything the list has told me to, I even tried to restore and update on the phone and that even fails!
What gives?Im having the same problem and practicly the exact same story hahaha, my old iphone broke so my uncle gave me his old 3gs but everytime i try to update or restore it it says that it was corrupted during download.
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Iphone 3gs won't update to ios 6 in iTunes 7
I'm trying to updatemy iPhone 3gs using iTunes 7. But, I'm told that my version of 4.2.1 is the latest. I thought that the iPhone 3gs could take iOS 6?
Any thoughts? Ideas? Thanks all!Best is to check using the iPhone serial number with the link below
Settings > General > About > Serial Number.
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do -
Why my iPhone 3GS can't update software?
My iPhone can't update the software! Why? Please tell me!
I've got 1 problem
My safari can't download iOS 5 6 from another sites.
Why?Perhaps if you were to explain what issue you are having with updating, then someone could help.
As awlays, you can ONLY update to the latest available ios verion. -
HT1222 my iphone 3gs won't update to iOS 5?
Help? i click on 'check for update' on itunes and it says 4.2.1 is the current version when i know people who have got the update? help?!
I have the lates version of itunes too.Try restoring it through iTunes.
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Iphone 3GS won't update from 4.1 to 4.2
I've seen other results for this question but they all recommend turning off your firewall and antivirus on your PC. I am on a mac and, as far as I know, don't have these and wouldn't have a clue as to how to turn them off. Is there any other solution? Thanks!
You need itunes 10.1 which requires Mac OX 10.5 or later.
Do you have these?
Based on your profile you only have 10.4. -
My MacBook Pro that is running on Mac OS X 10.6.8 won't update software that I need in order to download the newest iTunes software to connect to my iPhone 6. Problem is that when I go to update, it restarts the computer but never updates any of the software.
In addition to Stedman's spot-on reply --
When you buy an upgrade disk, all updates in that OS can be found on Software Update.
For instance, I bought Snow Leopard at 10.6.
All other updates have been free and downloadable. So I'm not a 10.6.7.
10.4 (Tiger) went to 10.4.11.
10.5 (Leopard) went to 1.5.8
10.6(Snow Leopard) is currently at 10.6.7.
Now, when Lion come out (the next major upgrade of OSX), I will have to pay to go to 10.7.
After that, updates are free til 10.8 comes out. -
I have just updated my iphone 3gs to the latest software however it wont activate the phone now. What can I do? Need a reply ASAP. Thanks
If you are experiencing Activation Problems because your Device has been Hacked / Jailbroken / Modified...
Then... Sorry... But...
The discussion of Jailbroken Devices is against the Terms of Use of this Forum.
You will need to look elsewhere.
Unauthorized modification of iOS
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3743 -
HT4623 my iphone 3gs does not have software update bar, what do i need to do?
my iphone 3gs does not have "software update" bar in general settings and i cannot find it anywhere else, what do i need to do?
According to amy_lou
just update by ituns
Message was edited by: Alirohani -
IPhone 5s won't update to iOS 8.0.2
My iPhone 5s won't update to iOS 8.0.2. I had been using beta versions of iOS 8 but even though there is a '1' in the Software Update box, it tells me my software is up to date (iOS 8).
However, I also get messages telling me my current iOS will expire in x days. I now have dozens of apps waiting to update, telling me I have to upgrade to iOS 8.0.1 or later.
I've tried to manually install iOS 8.0.2 but I get a message saying the firmware isn't compatible.
Any ideas?Ask in the developer forum; someone there should be able to help you.
~Lyssa -
How do I transfer all photos and music from my old iphone 3gs to new iphone 4s? I have a new laptop because the old one broke and so do not have non camera roll photos or music stored anywhere apart from the iphone 3gs and cannot update io5 on the iphone 3gs without erasibng everything. i need help!!!
Syncing to a new iTunes library or computer will erase your phone. Only if you back up manually before syncing, you can restore your device from that backup again. A manual backup does not include the sync process.
Do this:
Disable autosync in iTunes, connect your phone to your new computer and right click on it in the device list and choose backup. iTunes will backup your device without syncing.
Transfer your purchases the same way, choosing "transfer purchases" this time.
When you connect your phone for the first time, all media content will be erased. But you can restore your settings and app data from your manual backup afterwards.
Don't forget to set up at least one contact and event on your new computer to be able to merge calendars and contacts when you sync the iPhone for the first time.
Music is one way only, from the computer to your device, unless you bought the songs in itunes and transferred your purchases.
There is 3rd party software out there, but not supported by Apple, see this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2013615&tstart=0
About backups and what's saved:iTunes: About iOS backups
How to back up and restore:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
How to download apps for free again:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Saving other data is also described here. How to back up your data and set up as a new device -
My iPhone 3gs got an update today ios 6.1.6 but when i press install update my phone shutdown and shows connect to itunes display, after i connect to itunes it shows unknown erro (306).....whats is happening and what should i do ?
Take a look at this post: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5036467?tstart=0
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3297
iTunes Store loads partially or returns "Error 306" or "Error 10054"
Proxies, parental control settings and software, security or filtering software, or a bad iTunes Store cache can cause this.
To address proxies, Remove Internet Options proxy settings and connect to the Internet without a proxy.
To reset iTunes Store cache:
In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences (Mac) or Edit > Preferences(PC).
Click the Advanced tab.
Click the "Reset cache" button.
Click OK and see if the issue is resolved.
Adjust Parental Controls in iTunes:
Open iTunes.
Access iTunes preferences:
On a Mac: From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
On a Windows PC: From the Edit menu, choose Preferences.
Click the Parental Controls tab.
Remove restrictions on Parental Controls.
For more information on parental controls or content filtering software, seeiTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store.
For more information on other security software, see iTunes: Troubleshooting security software issues.
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