Updating a iPhone 3GS - problems

I have bought an old iPhone 3GS for my daughter and it had no wifi showing. I was advised to do a software update via iTunes however it is now stuck on the iTunes connect / connected page. If i connect to iTunes it scans and then an error message appears on the itunes page saying "sorry we cant continue with your connection at this time"
If i switch the phone off and back on i am still stuck in the itunes set up - can anyone advise me? Before at least it was a working phone with internet connection now it won't do anything!! Thanks

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I updated my IPhone 3GS to the new 5.1 operating system and have since had a range of problems with not only my phone but also my IPad.

I updated my IPhone 3GS to the new 5.1 operating system and have since had a range of problems with not only my phone but also my IPad.
Programs (Safari, mail, messages) keep crashing, mail will not delete properly (some will keep popping into my inbox again for no reason!!!), slow, settings lock up etc. etc.
This only seemed to become an issue once I updated to ios 5.1 and funnily also affected my Ipad even though i hadn't updated the software yet. I have since updated the software on my ipad thinking it might help too but that only made things worse!! So I am not sure if it's an ICloud issue, but when i try to disable ICloud my devices lock up as well.
The battery life is also shocking!!
I have hard reset both devices, restored both devices, reset the setting and tried a whole host of other suggestions (like closing background programs) on this forum buit nothing works and i am tearing my hair out.
I looked in the phone and ipad log and there do seem to be low memory reports though i don't know why these are occuring now when they never have before??
I don't know if I can restore the old operating system (If I can please let me know how). The phone or ipad are not jailbroken.

but you should have a backup in itunes.
Every time you sync your iOS device iTunes creates a backup. go check if its there, iTunes Preferences >Devices. and there you should see if you have a backup, and in case from which date the backup is.
And ofcourse you can get your icloud data back by just logging in with your Appleid under icloud in settings on the iphone.
But anyway, if the iPhone works when you restor it as new: try adding your backup, and see if the issue comes back. And experiment with your backup and try to work out what is causing the issue, my guess is that its some app! Good Luck!

I'm getting this problem when trying to update my iphone 3gs it says that the iphone software could not be contacted and I went on youtube got some advise to go into my hard drive to fix the error I have nothing in my host file please help me if you can

I'm getting this problem when trying to update my iphone 3gs it says that the iphone software could not be contacted and I went on youtube got some advise to go into my hard drive to fix the error I have nothing in my host file please help me if you can this is all new to me.

Read this: iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
... oh I think it is a 3gs or a 3
This makes a difference. What does it say in Settings > General > About?

HT4335 i have update my iphone 3gs ios 4.1 to 6.1.3 but at the end activation problem occur and try again to activate in few minutes.so please help and what should i do.......................

i have update my iphone 3gs ios 4.1 to 6.1.3 but at the end activation problem occur
the error is could not activate iphone try again so please help me to resolve this problem.
Thank You......

Odds are your phone was hacked to illegally unlock it.

Anyone come across error 11 while trying to synch or update an IPhone 3GS that previously had not problems synching? Have reinstalled ITunes but to no avail...?

anyone come across error 11 while trying to synch or update an IPhone 3GS that previously had not problems synching? Have reinstalled ITunes but to no avail...?

Seems that way. I think I am going to have to give in and spend hours on the phone with Apple support. I don't want to, but I am at a loss. I will share any discoveries...

HT201407 i Perform this , but stil problem occur, could not activate, what can i do. it say server is temporary unavialable. Actually i update my iphone 3gs from 4.1 to 6.1.3 ... What can i do, reply iam waiting for answer.

i Perform this , but stil problem occur, could not activate, what can i do. it say server is temporary unavialable. Actually i update my iphone 3gs from 4.1 to 6.1.3 ... What can i do, reply iam waiting for answer.

Is your phone jailbroken by any chance?

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Hi,
Connect your iPhone to your computer. Launch iTunes. Make sure you see your iPad under Devices on the left side of the iTunes window.
Now click the Summary tab from the menu and click Check for Update.
Carolyn

Updating my iphone 3gs biiiiiiiiig problem!!!!!

Urgeeeeeeeeeent plzzzzzz.
I updated my iphone 3gs to iso5 and before updating i made backup for my phone and after that i can't restore my app., contacts, sms, every thing on my mobile......I have made restore from the backup and nothing happened ???????????

iPhone 3G latest is IOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS latest is IOS 6.1.6
Your iPhone may be hacked/jailbroken, now it's locked back to the original carrier.

I cannot update my iphone 3gs version 4.3.5 to ios5!

help! i cannot update my iphone 3gs version 4.3.5 to ios5!
everytime the download is almost done it says there was a problem with my network..
or more like network time out! how do i solve this?

What happens if you try?
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I updated my iphone 3gs to IOS 5.1.1 and now my wifi is interrupted.Also,internet speed slowed down.Has anyone else experienced this?How do u fix this problem?Tried and tried to find a solution.Starting to lose my cool.Had no problem with Apple products until now but am starting to lose confidence in their products.It's as if they know about this problem but don't have an answer to it.If anyone can solve this issue please,please let me know.I would be most greatful.HELP!!!

As you pointed out, turning on Compass in Location Services will only provide you the Longitude and Latitude on on the compass interface.
To enable the "True North" option you will have to turn on the "Compass Calibration". It is located in the "System Services" menu.
iOS5: Settings > Location Services > System Services
iOS6: Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services
Based on the test I just did (iPhone4 iOS6), both "Compass" and "Compass Calibration" have to be turned on for the "True North" option to be enabled in the Compass app.

I updated my iphone 3gs now am receiving a no service error, please help!

i updated my iphone 3gs OS now am receiving a no service error, what is the problem and how can i sort it out?

Probably because the phone was hacked to unlock it or jailbroken.

HT4623 I having difficulty in updating my iphone 3GS software from version 4.1 to version 5.1. I cannot update through my iphone & through itunes. Each time I tried a message appeared saying iphone software server cannot be contacted. Please, help

I am having difficulty in updating my iphone 3GS software from version 4.1 to version 5.1. I tried using my phone but cannot find the update software button even when I have gone through the right process by tapping SETTING, then GENERAL, yet could not find Update Software button. I mean the update Software button is not seen there.
I tried using itunes, yet no way. Each time I connect my iphone to my laptop itunes software comes up automatically and alerts me that a newer version of software for my iphone is available, It usually gives me the option of Download & Install or Download Only. Whichever of the option I click a message will always appear telling me that the iphone update server could not be contacted, then asking me to make sure that my network settings are correct and active or try again latter. Sometimes, when click on the Update button on my itune software. It will display an error has occured.
I have even tried to Restore iphone from itunes, yet the problem keep repeating itself.
Can anyone help me?

Dear Tim,
I saw your message. Below are the problems:
Whenever I connect my iphone 3GS to my PC through a USB. My itunes software comes up automatically.
1. After that a message appears from the itunes that states that 'itunes could not connect to the itunes store, an unknown error cccured (306).
2. After the above, an alert message comes up which states that A new iphone software version 5.1 is availlable for my iphone. It then states would you like to download it and update your iphone now? With the options buttons as Cancel or Download and Update or Download Only. Whenever I clicked on Download and Update or Download Only, the next message that comes up is that The iphone Software Update Server Could not be Contacted and suggest make sure your network setting are correct and active or try again later.
The above is the challenges I am facing now.

Hello, i really need help. I had just updated my iphone 3gs to 6.0.1, and after I updated, it won't activate.

Hello, i really need help. I had just updated my iphone 3gs to i.o.s. 6.0.1, and after I updated, it won't activate.I tried it in itunes and it always says " We cannot activate your iphone at this time..." and when I activate using Wi-Fi, it says, "Your iPhone cannot be activated because the activation server is temporarily unavailable." I could swear that my Wi-Fi is fine, and my Itunes is on the latest version. Is this a bad thing or does this normally occurs? Can I still fix this ? I'm so desperate to use my iphone cause I use it everyday for personal purposes. I sure would appreciate any tip or help . PLSSSS ! Thank you for that wonderful being that can help.

Do not take it to a third party repair shop - downgrading causes problems and voids your warranty.
I had to unlock it so that i could really use it as a phone.
And that is the root of the problem. Unless you had your carrier unlock it, it was hacked and cannot be legitimately activated. Even if you don't care about warranty or problems, downgrading simply will not help an activation issue.

HT4623 Updated my iPhone 3gs yesterday (1st time ever). Backing up content to icloud but would not quit. Screen would not disappear. Finally disconnected phone from computer and lost EVERYTHING. Can I get it back?

Updated my iPhone 3gs yesterday to ios 6 (first time ever). Backed up my content to icloud, but it wouldn't quit. Remained on that screen for HOURS. Finally disconnected phone from computer. Still would not go away--just the "circle of death." Restarted phone and lost EVERYTHING (pics, contacts and apps). Can I get them back? Are they somewhere out in cyberspace or lost for good?

You're not alone. I am having similar problems with my Ipod 5th gen 30gb.
When I connect it to my laptop (Vista - basic) it is not recognised by itunes. Itunes simply locks up.
So far I have tried the following to no avail:
Checked my pc's device manager - it recognises the device and says it is functioning properly.
Checked the drivers to make sure they are upt to date.
Uninstalled & reinstalled a previous version of itunes (as it worked fine before the latest release).
Reinstalled the latest itunes.
Reset the ipod.
Put the ipod into disk mode and reconnected to itunes.
Have tried to use the windows tool to scan and fix any bad sectors but it fails to complete a scan without locking that up as well.
Placed into disk mode when fully charged and then allowed the battery to drain completely. Then reconnected ipod (in disk mode)and it still is not recognised and locks up itunes.
At this point I dont really want to part with another $300 odd dollars for a new one.

Can't update my iphone 3GS to ISO 5

I have been trying to update my iphone 3GS to IOS 5, I am currently running 4.3.3 an have itunes 10.5
When I connect to itunes it will automatically offer the update, when I run it, it will take around 2 hours to download the software, it appears to download and then moves on to processing file. This is were it will crash and I get the following error message
'There was a problem downloading the software for the iphone. the network connection timed out.'
I have tried logging out of itunes and then back in near the end as someone has suggested on a previous post but still have the same issue
Can anyone help !

If you are using Windows...
Try temporarily disabling your firewall and antivirus software and try again...
See here for Connection Issues
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1379
From Here
http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/troubleshooting/

Updating a iPhone 3GS - problems

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