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I Phone 4S. I am unable to update the software. Evidently my I Mac ( 10.4) will not allow or support the sw update. How can I update this device? The phone function is not currently working either. HELP ! at t

I am unable to update my I Phone 4s through I-Tunes. I believe its due to my antiquated 10.4 operating system on my 2005 I Mac. How can I perform the software update. Currently even the phone function will not work . I'm a novice with this device.

iPhone 4S, iOS 6

Posted on Dec 11, 2012 2:40 PM

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Dec 11, 2012 2:49 PM in response to glav

Unfortunately, you need 10.5.8 minimally. Leopard is no longer in production. It is obsolete. You do not have an Intel Mac so Leopard is as far as you can go with OS X.


To find Leopard go to eBay.com, Amazon.com, or search through Google. The links go to pages where Leopard is being sold. Be sure to buy only a true retail full installer disc. They will have a box cover like this:


User uploaded file


The disc will also appear the same.

Dec 11, 2012 2:57 PM in response to glav

Whatever version of Leopard you purchase, I suggest updating it to 10.5.8 which should have everything you require. To update Leopard download and install Mac OS X 10.5.8 Combo Update. Alternatively, open Software Update and install all the recommended updates. That will include the above updater.


To update your phone:


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

I Phone 4S. I am unable to update the software. Evidently my I Mac ( 10.4) will not allow or support the sw update. How can I update this device? The phone function is not currently working either. HELP ! at t

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