My iphone 4s is telling me its up todate with 7.1.2 and doesn't show any available updates to the 8. versions. how do I fix this?

I checked my 4s for updates and its saying its up todate with 7.1.2 but I know the IOS is already in the 8's how do I update the IOS ?

For someone with a username like yours I would have expected better. I guess you are not a "tech guy" at all. After a while Apple improves the hardware, and updates iOS to take advantage of the features and speed of the newer hardware. Older devices are simply incapable of taking advantage of the newer features, because the hardware doesn't support it. There's a lot of advice posted in the forum from people who warn that you shouldn't upgrade an iPhone 4S to iOS 8, because it kills the performance. If that's true, imagine how iOS 8 must perform on an iPhone 4.
By your reasoning I should be able to run Windows 10 on a 1985 IBM PC. The only reason you can't is because Microsoft had a deal with hardware manufacturers to force people to get new computers.
Or are you arguing that Apple should never improve hardware, because it will leave users of older phones in the lurch?

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This device is not eligible for the requested build (Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194")
Update to the latest version of iTunes.
Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, followTroubleshooting security software issues.
Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to perform unauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. Uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer.
Edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from your hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart.
Avoid using an older or modified .ipsw file. Try moving the current .ipsw file (see Advanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations), or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw.
Copied from this website.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error3194

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Thanks so much!

FCP, and all software on OSX, has a few different "preference" files (the extension is .plist), which store all your user settings. Each time you resize a window, change a setting, anything, this file is re-written. Kinda easy to see how they would become corrupt every now and then.
-Close FCP
-Navigate to User>Library>Preferences and delete com.apple.FinalCutPro.plist
-Navigate to User>Library>Preferences>Final Cut Pro User Data and delete Final Cut Pro 5.0 Prefs
-Empty your trash
Relaunch FCP and see if that worked.
Download FCP Rescue to make this process easier in the future. When you have FCP running really smooth, open FCP Rescue and create a backup of your preference files. If it starts acting wanky, just run FCP Rescue and Restore your backup preferences. Works really slick, and it's free.
EDIT: Or use the really simple explaination that X posted as I was typing.

When I take a picture with my iPhone 5s and afterward turn it laterally, the picture will not turn. It used to all the time. How do I fix this?

When I take a picture with my iPhone 5s and afterward turn it laterally, the picture will not turn. It used to all the time. How do I fix this?

Hi there dworthen,
It sounds like you are experiencing issues when trying to rotate your display. I would recommend taking a look at the troubleshooting steps found in the article below.
iOS: Screen does not rotate
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3805
-Griff W.

The wi-Fi button on my IPhone 4S is greyed out and will not turn on and therefore I am not able to receive wi-fi. How can I fix this problem?

The wi-Fi button on my IPhone 4S is greyed out and will not turn on and therefore I am not able to receive wi-fi. How can I fix this problem?

Follow the steps in the article below to try and resolve the issue:
iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim
If after all the steps the issue remains I'd suggest to book an appointment at an Apple Retail Store to have your iPhone evaluated or contact AppleCare for assistance.
Hope this helps

Bought a new iphone and i cant activate it unless the previous owner deletes the account from their icloud but i lost contact with the previous owner how can i fix this?

bought a new iphone and i cant activate it unless the previous owner deletes the account from their icloud but i lost contact with the previous owner how can i fix this?

Take it back where you got and and get your money back.
As has been pointed out, if there was a "previous owner", the phone is not "new". Thephone you purchased is most likely stolen. If whoever you bought it from won't give you your money back, turn it over to the police.

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I have a verizon iphone 5c and I took out the SIM card just being curious and put it back in, now I can only use my phone on wifi and I can't use 4G or LTE strictly wifi. How can I fix this?

Have you tried resetting your device by pressing and holding the Home button and power button until the silver apple appears? If that doesn't work, try resetting the network settings. Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings.
If that fails, you may possibly have damaged the SIM. Verizon will need to give you a new one.
Best of luck.

I recorded a video vertically on my iphone and when I downloaded it to imovie it distorted it. How can I fix this?

I recorded a video vertically on my iphone and when I downloaded it to imovie it distorted it. How can I fix this?

Just called in Apple Care for the same issue. All you need to do is go to the itunes file scroll down to the bottom where you will see the cammand Transfer purchases from " insert your name"iphone. It will automaticly download your purcases to itunes and place it under Purchases,it will also place the movies and shows in the apropriate folders in itunes. In addition there will also be an additional folder under Store in itunes that will list the purchases under the device it was puchased under for example Purchased on Pinkiesipone

HT4352 I have turned home share on my iPhone and my Apple TV and the remote app doesn't work all of the sudden. How can I fix this?

I have turned home share on my iPhone and my Apple TV and the remote app doesn't work all of the sudden. How can I fix this?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Have you updated to the latest version of the Remote App.

Am I the only one who gets exited out of everything on my iPhone?! I will open up Instagram and not even 2 minutes later it will close down. How do I fix this?! It's so annoying.

Am I the only one who gets exited out of everything on my iPhone?! I will open up Instagram and not even 2 minutes later it will close down. How do I fix this?! It's so annoying.

I will assume you are using a slower iPhone 4 on iOS 7 if you are experiencing such problems so frequently. You might already be trying this, but my first suggestion would be to double tap the home button and see what you have running. You might not be quitting any of the apps you open. To stop an app from running and slowing down your phone, after double-tapping, slide the preview cards up for apps you don't need to run.

HT1296 I all ready installed itunes to my pc, which is a windows 7. It says it syncs, but it doesnt transfer nothing from my iphone to the computer. How can I fix this issue

I all ready installed itunes to my pc, which is a windows 7. It says it syncs, but it doesnt transfer nothing from my iphone to the computer. How can I fix this issue

And it won't by design and intention since you are not syncing your iPhone with your iTunes library on your computer.
If you have authorized the computer with your iTunes account with iTunes, with your iPhone connected - at the iTunes menu bar go to File and select Transfer Purchases From - the name of your iPhone.
For contacts and calendar events, is Outlook 2003, 2007, or 2010 available?

My Iphone 5 keeps restarting over and over. it wont stay on for more than a minute. how do I fix this?

My Iphone 5 keeps restarting over and over. it wont stay on for more than a minute. how do I fix this?

Contact Apple Support or an Apple Store if you have one near you. Your battery needs to run through the diagnostic test. You can also try to put the device into Recovery mode as well and rsetore the iOS software, and set up the device as new. Follow this article on Recovery Mode:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

My iphone has a problen on the phone icon. When I press the phone icon, it will auto dial the last number, how can I fix this?

my iphone has a problen on the phone icon. When I press the phone icon, it will auto dial the last number, how can I fix this?

Try This...
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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.
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I was going to use iExplorer to try to copy Notes from iphone 4 to my iMac but changed my mind. Deleted iExplorer. Now my Mac won't recognize when my iPhone is plugged in. Is iExplorer the problem? How do I fix this?

I was going to use iExplorer to try to copy Notes from iphone 4 to my iMac but changed my mind after downloading iExplorer to my iMac. Deleted iExplorer from my iMac. Now my Mac won't recognize when my iPhone is plugged in. Is iExplorer the problem? How do I fix this?
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Hi TakesTwo2Tango,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. It sounds like you should definitely be seeing a plus sign after tapping Edit, so I would try a couple relatively easy things (closing the Music app, resetting the iPhone):
iOS: Force an app to close
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5137
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
Cheers,
- Ari

I encrypted iphone backup by mistake ( didnt realize the box was checked). I dont know the password to disable the encryption. How do i fix this? How can i delete the backup , where do i find it?

I encrypted iphone backup by mistake ( didnt realize the box was checked). I dont know the password to disable the encryption. How do i fix this? How can i delete the backup , where do i find it?

In iTunes click on edit then preferences then on the devices tab and the backups are there. Select the one you want to delete then delete it

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