Iphone 4 will not acknowledge iOS 6 update

Hello. I have a new iPad and it acknowledged the new iOS6 update as soon as it was avalible, and it downloaded quickly. However my iPhone 4 will not. When I go into Software Updates it searches and then reads "iOS 5.1.1 Your software is up to date". I've turned my phone on and off, did a hard reboot, and have had no luck getting iOS 6 to even come up as a downladable option. Please advise. Thank you!

try updating it in itunes, you need to make a back up first and transfer purchases

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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
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Open Safari and navigate to www.apple.com to verify data connectivity. If a data connection isn't available, troubleshoot cellular data or a Wi-Fi connection.
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Restart your device.
Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings on your iPhone.
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Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
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