I just heard that there’s a software update for the Apple iPhone. I want it! But I’m confused: how do I update the software on my phone?
The key thing to realize here is that you don’t update the firmware (well, operating system, software, whatever you want to call it) on your phone, you update the mirrored firmware on your synchronized computer and then it automatically copies it onto the phone the next time you sync.
For example, here’s how I did the update with my Mac…
I plugged in my 16GB iPhone 3G to my MacBook Air and instantly got this:
Next screen shows this:
That’s basically all there is. Just wait. And wait. And eventually you’ll see:
How can you tell? Easy. On your phone click Settings –> General –> About and you should see:
Too much work? iTunes will show you your latest firmware version too:
Dave,
I got iPhone iOS 4.2.1 but can’t download apps like whatsapp. Pls help mr how I can upgrade my software
Alan from Burundi
i experience error 1015.how do i solve that on my iphone3
hi i have a i phone 3gs 8gb (Version 4.1) , but i have no download any song, skype, facebook in my phone
pls inform me how can load above
thanks by
Shawkat
Bangladesh
i cant update my iphone 3g
Hey Pissed, not sure what you’re expecting here. I don’t even have an iPhone 3G any more for testing purposes, so what would be great would be for people to contribute their own experiences and their own solutions or workarounds. That’s usually what people do here, btw, not just criticize the fact that I don’t have one of each gadget every made by Apple…
all you jokers asking questions to someone that commented. Dave. He plugged in his phone, got a popup, does he know the answers? Hell No. Answer a question or “Go Somewhere Else”
We want to know answers, not that your phone has what with what and this and that. we know you need updated and so do I.
PLEASE DO NOT POST ANY MORE “QUESTIONS”, THEY’VE ALL BEEN ASKED ABOVE. THANK YOU !!
Hi Dave
I have an iphone 3G with ios 4.2.1. I am facing problem when downloading whatsapp, Tongo and other applications on it. The applications demand an update of operating software (firmware have to be upgraded to 4.3 at least)
How can i upgrade it? Please help me.
your prompt response is highly appreciated.
Thank You
Yasser K. Mairgani
K.S.A
hi dave can i update my iphone 3g to IOS 6? because my IOS is only 4.2.1
thanks
Hi I have iPhone 3G version 4.2 and I can’t get cretin apps like Facebook,shazam stuff like that it says I need iOS 4 or iOS 5 iOS 6 and for the life of me can’t figure it out I traded my android for this that did everything and I can’t get what I want please help me out. Thanks josh
hi, i want to download facebook for my iphone 3gs but it keeps saying update software. i did check on itunes and it says i have the latest software availble. can anyone please advise me what to do?
thanks Alison
I recently downloaded my Apple phone 3G to IOS 6.1. Now it won’t pair with my bluetooth in my car.
Any suggestions?
Im looking to update my iphone 3G to IOS: 4.3 without using itunes is this action actually possible?
Regards Ryan
Hi Dave
I have a iphone 3G with ios 4.2.1. I am facing the problem of running face book and other applications on it. The applications demand an update of operating software
How can i upgrade it? Please help
I am waiting for the solution
Thank You
Hamid
Islamabad, Pakistan
Unfortunately, you’re all experiencing obsolescence. Fact is, the iPhone 3gs and earlier just don’t have the horsepower to run the most recent OS so you probably won’t be able to upgrade it past what you are running now. It’s the way of technology, and definitely the way of advanced tech. Sorry to be the bearer of such news…
I can’t download apps on my iPhone 3GS as its saying I need the iOS 6 software. Nothing is showing up on iTunes though so I don’t know what else to try!? Can you help me please?
Need your help to find, install iOS5 on i3g apple phone
Hi Dave,
Can you help me please?
I need an update of 4.3 pls for my iphone. It says I have version 4.2.1 (8c148). My friend unlocked my iphone from att to tmobile. I have problems with apps, calls well everything.
Best regards,
Des