My iphone 3 8gb will not update and is stuck on 4.2.1 anyone help??

can anyone help me with my iphone 3 8gb it will not update and is stuck on 4.2.1, everytime i stick it on itunes it just moves the update to a later date everytime, so anyone if you can help me i would be grateful thanks.

" my iphone 3 8gb it will not update and is stuck on 4.2.1, "
That is correct.  ios 4.2.1 is the latest available for your iphone.

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