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Q: Updating my iphone

I was told by multiple people that I could update the software on my phone through itunes. I've tried multiple methods provided by the website, but continue to get the same message: "This version of the iPhone software (4.2.1) is the current version." How the **** do I update my phone!?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 4.2.7

Posted on Mar 19, 2014 12:24 AM

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  • by ssschmidt,

    ssschmidt ssschmidt Mar 19, 2014 12:28 AM in response to kiorabree
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    Mar 19, 2014 12:28 AM in response to kiorabree

    The iPhone 3GS cannot upgrade to iOS 7.

    According to MacTracker - the iPhone 3GS will support iOS 6.1.3 - that is as far as it will update.

     

    Verify that you have the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer.  That may be why you aren't seeing an update beyond 4.

     

    OR, if your phone is a 3G, (not a 3GS), 4.2.1 IS the highest version of iOS that you can run. 

     

    HTH

     

    Message was edited by: ssschmidt