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Q: How do I update 4.2.8 to new software

How do I update 4.2.8 to new software

iPhone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Mar 24, 2013 10:23 AM

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  • by roaminggnome,

    roaminggnome roaminggnome Mar 24, 2013 10:23 AM in response to nursenc1
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    Mar 24, 2013 10:23 AM in response to nursenc1

    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

     

     

     

    Read the entire article, not just the first half.

  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Mar 24, 2013 10:25 AM in response to nursenc1
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    Mar 24, 2013 10:25 AM in response to nursenc1

    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to.

     

    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart

     

         Device                                       iOS Verson

     

    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3

    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1

    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1

    iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1

    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1

    iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1

    -------------------------------------------------------

    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

    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1

    -------------------------------------------------------

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1

    iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1

    iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1

    iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1

    ----------------------------------------------------------

    ----------------------------------------------------------

     

    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 to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5

     

              Tap Settings > General > Software Update

     

         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,

         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.

     

         b. If you are still using iOS 4 Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.

     

         c. Resolving update problems

     

            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore

            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages