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tharugbykid Author

Level 1

8 points

iOS 4.3 Not Updating

Hi there, i recently tried 2 install the new update for my iPhone, it has downloaded the update already but when it tries to install the update it says "my phone cannot be updated at this time coz the iphone software update server could not be contacted or is currently unavailable" and ive bn doing this since for tha past 2 days, any help pls?

iphone 4, iOS 4

Posted on Mar 12, 2011 4:27 PM

46 replies

Coo1eo

Level 1

0 points

Oct 7, 2011 4:07 PM in response to tharugbykid

This worked for me. I had to make a copy of the hosts file on my desktop. Unlock & edit that file, then delete the original from the /etc folder. I then dragged the edited file to the folder after I locked it. This worked perfectly. iPad updated with no problems.

iOS 4.3 Not Updating