Why doesn't my iphone update to latest version of software?

I'm trying to load the latest version to my iphone 3 and it gets locked up and doesn't move. I've had some trouble in the past but eventually it worked . I can't update my  ipod, iphone or ipad???

Hi Bob,
           When you say lock up.... Does iTunes provide you with an error message as this is usually the case..... If so what is the error message?
You can also try things like using a different USB port or even a different computer.
This below article is very comprehensive and can ultimately resolve 90% of these types of issues.
Update and Restore Alerts: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1275
Hope this helps, post back if you can find out more.
Cheers,
MiFFMaN

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