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How to update to the iPhone OS 3.0

The iPhone OS 3.0 has arrived.

The steps for updating to the new iPhone OS 3.0 are rather simple whether you are using an iPhone or an iPod Touch. The only requirement is that you are using iTunes 8.

You can download iTunes 8 here.

Here are the steps on how to update to the iPhone OS 3.0:

  1. Run iTunes 8.
  2. Connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to your computer.
  3. Select your iPhone or iPod Touch in iTunes by clicking on it under Devices.
  4. Click the Update button.
  5. When prompted, choose to Learn More about the update.
  6. Click the button in the top right-hand corner to start the process.  If you have and iPod Touch, the update will cost $9.95.
  7. Check that you have read the software license agreement and click the Agree button.
  8. If you aren't already logged in to your account, log in to begin the download.

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Daniel is a freelance writer and programmer who has followed technology since the days of the Commodore Vic-20. In addition to his work for Examiner.com, Daniel also writes about Web Trends for About.com. Feel free to follow Daniel on Twitter or shoot him an email.

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  • Jamie 2 years ago

    If the blog title is How to update to the iPhone OS 3.0 you do not need the information about buy now because it is free.

  • Dan 2 years ago

    Hi Jamie. The instructions are for both the iPhone and the iPod Touch. I've updated the wording to clarify that it is the iPod Touch version that will cost $9.95.

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