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iphone 3gs, some apps not working

  • 17-09-2012 5:33pm
    #1
    redzerologhlen
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    Hey guys, I have an iphone 3gs 8gb with the last year and some apps wont work for me, Facebook being the prime example whether I am connected to my router or 3g, sometimes it works but its very slow. Anyone know how I could rectify this? Boards and other websites work fine on it. I havnt updated it since I got it so could this be to blame, any info much appreciated!!


Comments

  • #2
    lemeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 263 ✭✭lemeister


    Update the app - the new version is quicker


  • #3
    redzerologhlen
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    lemeister wrote: »
    Update the app - the new version is quicker

    I updated the app already but I havnt updated the phone itself, My friend has a 3gs aswell and it works fine for him :confused:


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Is phone on latest software, 5.1.1?
    To check go to Setting, General and Software Update.
    If it prompts you to update, first take a backup then update.


  • #5
    redzerologhlen
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    biko wrote: »
    Is phone on latest software, 5.1.1?
    To check go to Setting, General and Software Update.
    If it prompts you to update, first take a backup then update.

    Plugged it into itunes yesterday evening but there are no updates available for it.


  • #6
    Piliger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,741 ✭✭✭Piliger


    redzerologhlen wrote: »
    Plugged it into itunes yesterday evening but there are no updates available for it.

    The latest version won't work with your iOS version. Most apps have moved on to iOS4 or later. iTunes knows your version.


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  • #7
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    If you go into Software Update on the phone, does it say you're on 5.1.1?


  • #8
    redzerologhlen
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    Piliger wrote: »
    The latest version won't work with your iOS version. Most apps have moved on to iOS4 or later. iTunes knows your version.
    biko wrote: »
    If you go into Software Update on the phone, does it say you're on 5.1.1?

    It says it is using software version 4.2.1 at the moment.


  • #9
    biko
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    You should be able to update phone by using the phone itself or itunes, if this is indeed a 3GS.

    If not a 3GS it won't allow you to update to later versions.
    Look at the back of the phone, which one does it look like from the phones below?
    iphone-speed-test.jpg


  • #10
    redzerologhlen
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,329 ✭✭✭redzerologhlen


    biko wrote: »
    You should be able to update phone by using the phone itself or itunes, if this is indeed a 3GS.

    If not a 3GS it won't allow you to update to later versions.
    Look at the back of the phone, which one does it look like from the phones below?
    iphone-speed-test.jpg

    2nd from left in that picture.


  • #11
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Ok, that's a 3G, not a 3GS.
    This means that you won't be able to update the software higher than it currently is.
    Also it means certain apps won't run properly as they may be designed for higher software or better processors - which seems so be your problem.

    Make sure when installing apps they are compatible with 3G, not 3GS.


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