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I tried to update my iphone 3Gs which us on 4.2.1 software, i wanted to update to 5.1.1 software, however my itunes say the software is up to date. can i ask how do i change ti iOS 5. my iphone model is MB046LL, itunes is the latest.
iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.2
Your phone is a 3G not a 3GS. It can not be upgraded beyond 4.2.1
Introduced June 2008 (Shipped July 2008)
Discontinued June 2010
Model Identifier iPhone1,2
Model Number A1241
Order Number MB046LL/A (8 GB Black), MB048LL/A (16 GB Black), MB499LL/A (16 GB White)
Update Iphone 3Gs Software
