dar5607

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Q: can i update ny iphone 4 from 4.2.8

i bought am iphone in spring2011, i am running 4.2.8 obn verizon, can i updare the ios?

iPhone 4, iOS 4.2, cannot upadte from 4.2.8

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 12:53 PM

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A:

Did you bother reading the article I linked to above?

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 1:32 PM

Q: can i update ny iphone 4 from 4.2.8

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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Jan 17, 2013 12:58 PM in response to dar5607
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Jan 17, 2013 12:58 PM in response to dar5607

You can update to 6.0.1. Just plug it into your computer and update via iTunes. You should be prompted when new versions are available when you sync. When was the last time you bothered to sync / backup your phone?
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dar5607 Jan 17, 2013 1:02 PM in response to dar5607
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Jan 17, 2013 1:02 PM in response to dar5607

every time i try to update, i get a message that says my device is not eligable for an update.
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by KiltedTim,

KiltedTim Jan 17, 2013 1:07 PM in response to dar5607
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Jan 17, 2013 1:07 PM in response to dar5607

It might have been helpful to know that...

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4451
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dar5607 Jan 17, 2013 1:13 PM in response to KiltedTim
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Jan 17, 2013 1:13 PM in response to KiltedTim

This message pops when i try to update to 6:
The Phone:Phone name:name" could not bw resored. This device is:nt eligable for the requested build.:
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by KiltedTim,Solvedanswer

KiltedTim Jan 17, 2013 1:32 PM in response to dar5607
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Jan 17, 2013 1:32 PM in response to dar5607

Did you bother reading the article I linked to above?
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