Why cant i update my iphone3g to ios5

why cant i update my iphone3g to ios5 for better games n apps?

Your post is ambiguous.  Do you have a 3GS or 3G iphone?  Go to settings/general/about and check

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    Because the iPhone 3G isn't capable of running iOS 4.3 or newer.
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  • TS1717 WHY CANT I UPDATE MY APPS ON MY IPHONE IPOD IPAD

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    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
    iPhone 4                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 7.1.x
    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 7.1.x
    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
    iPad 2                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 3                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad 4                                          iOS 7.1.x
    iPad Mini                                      iOS 7.1.x
    iPad Air                                        iOS 7.1.x
    =====================================
    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
    Upgrading iOS
       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
       2. iPhone Support
       3. iPod Touch Support
       4. iPad Support
         a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5
              Tap Settings > General > Software Update
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  • HT4972 why cant i update my sons iphone 3gs to ios5 from ios4? it wont let me download him any apps?

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    If you have a 3G, iOS 4.2.1 is as high as it can go.

  • HT4623 Why cant i update  my ipad 1 its still on ios5

    i am trying to update my ipad the first one that ever came out but it wont let me. what can i do?

    The Original iPad can only be updated to IOS 5.1.1

  • HT201210 why cant i update to my iphone

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    That is a very vague question.
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    What happened?
    Any info at all about your issue?

  • Why cant i update my pymt info?? is my only option really to wait around 4-5 days for a phone call while I am unable to make necessary purchases???

    Why can't I update my pymt info?? Is my only option really to wait around 4-5 days, while I am unable to make necessary purchases???

    Without details about the problem, there's not much we can suggest other than to contact iTunes Store Support. The iTunes Store has no phone support, so I don't know what call you think you'd be waiting for. Go here:
    http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/
    and follow the instructions to report the issue to the iTunes Store.
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  • Why cant i update my original ipad to ios 6?

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  • I have the mac os x 10.5.8 why cant i update?

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           6. Some features require Apple’s iCloud services; fees and
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           1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
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           2. 2GB of memory
           3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
           4. 7GB of available space
           5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
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    Upgrading to Yosemite
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        OS X Mavericks/Yosemite- System Requirements
          Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Yosemite
             1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
             2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
             3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
             5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
             7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
    To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
         Are my applications compatible?
             See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

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