Need to update my iphone 4 operation system

Bought my iphone 4 in sept 2011...have not updated my operating system since then...I need to find out how to do that...

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; devices running an iOS version prior to 5.0 can't be updated straight from the device. It will be updated to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware, which is iOS 7.0.6 for devices with at least 512MB of RAM.
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    I have just upgraded to Mavericks and have been using Time Machine on an external disk with Snow Leopard.  Can I continue to backup with Time Machine on the same external disk or do I need a new disk since the operating system has changed?

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  • I recently backed up my iphone to itunes, when after backing up a message showed that I needed to update my iphone. I clicked ok, and after updating, it said I had to restore my phone to its factory settings. I cannot find where it backed up pictures

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  • HT4623 i need to update my iphone 3g 16GB present version 3.1.2 to update new version how i can update

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    Turn on computer.
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  • HT4623 i need to update my iphone

    hi i need to update my iphone and im not sure how to do so

    If it's running an iOS version prior to 5.0, it needs to be updated from iTunes on a computer.
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  • I need to update my iphone software, but I get a message saying that I need to transfer my songs from my iphone to itunes first. There used to be a Transfer link on the summary page when I connected my iphone to my macbook, but I am unable to find it now.

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  • HT1222 What is this 4 digit pass code I need to update my iPhone software?

    What is the 4 did hit pass code I now need to update my iPhone software?

    You're referring to this window on your iPhone?
    It's what Azeman described.
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