Hello...
I just recently got a Iphone 3G but in the market i can't buy anything because i don't have IOS 4.3 or 5.0 or it says "This app doesn't work at Iphone"???
Please help me out how i can upgrade it to a higher IOS or give me another app market where i can download them asswell... tnx.
iPhone 3G, iOS 4.2
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iPhone 3G is compatible only with iOS 4.2.1
No. That is as high as iPhone can go.
If you need newer version of iOS, you will have to upgrade your hardware.
Allan
Upgrading iOS
1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
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 â 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
The highest version of iOS that runs on your model is iOS 4.2.1.
Ok so its possible if i upgrade my hardware? is that safe for my phone? so yes i will download it or can you give me another app market for it? :S (thanks for fast replay đ)
To upgrade your hardware you sell your current iPhone and buy a new one.
Allan
isn't there any other app market???
Nope. Apple is the only game in town.
The iPhone 3G was discontinued 2.5 years ago. Maybe you should consider trying to get your money back.
Ok thanks for the replies and information...
But a friend of mine haves a Iphone 3GS (i have Iphone 3G only) but he showed me he had IOS 5.1.1 or even higher...
You all told me that isn't possible but he says it is only he don't know how...
Please help me out on this thanks (i know the 3GS is a little better and further because its faster and a little better but still it looks the same to me)...
Cheers Matthijs
The 3Gs can run the current version of iOS (6.0.1). The 3G can not. The two phones may look the same, but inside, they are not.
The 3G reached end of life quite some time ago. It will not get any further updates.
ok thanks... i am really NOT happy with these answers... but ok now i know it ty!
if iphone 3g only have version 4.2 thyen how can i use facebook or an other software ?? it says i have to upgrade my iphone.. or else i cant download any apps in my phone
You can't without buying a newer phone.
The 3G was discontinued over 2 1/2 years ago.
simantaabedin wrote:
if iphone 3g only have version 4.2 thyen how can i use facebook or an other software ?? it says i have to upgrade my iphone.. or else i cant download any apps in my phone
You'll have to look for apps that will still work under iOS 4.2.1. Those are getting fewer and fewer as developers drop support for the older versions of iOS, but some apps will still work. Facebook, however, is not one of them, so you'll have to use the Facebook web site through Safari until such time as you can get a newer iPhone.
Regards.
thanks đ
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