How do i upgrade my iPod touch from iOS 4.2.1 to iOS 5 or 6

Can anyone help me upgrade my iPod touch from iOS4.2 to the newest iOS possible? its model number MC086LL... I am new to iPods and the Mac/ Apple technology and have never attempted to upgrade the system.

Yours is a 2nd Gen... iOS 4.2.1 is as far as it can go.

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    Identifying iPod models

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    I know this should seem simple, but some how I am missing something.  I have tried searching and can't find anything on deactivating a device.
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    The consensus on the net would seem to be that only "Mac Computers" count as "Devices" for the purposes of Authorizing and Deauthorizing for iTunes purchases you are talking about. It is also implicit in the article mentioned below:
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    roaminggnome (cute name), count against is exactly the phrase I used to search the net for an answer to this same question. A search that brought me here (same question, but yet unanswered), and other places. I'm surprised you couldn't  infer his/her meaning from context, you seem to strive for helpfulness (I see you're level 8). Some people use the phrase/s count toward(s) in the same manner, if that helps.
    Message was edited by: 1984-I_Was_1
    word omission corrected that could have led to confusion.

  • I can't upgrade my iPod touch (from version 1.1.5)

    Hello there,
    Sorry for my english if it's bad.
    I have a problem with my very old ipod touch (i got about 2 years ago).
    Yesterday i decided that i wanted to download some games and applications to use on my Ipod touch, but after downloading one for free on the app store, i couldn't synch it on my ipod.
    I was told that i needed to upgrade my iPod. It had the 1.1.4 version.
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    iPod Touch 2nd gen 32GB Mac OS 10.6.4
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    2: Very slow to open most apps. Takes many times as long as previously.
    3: Slow wifi. I'm practically sitting on top of my modem and I am getting only one little rainbow bar showing. This happens at other wifi locations too, so it's not a modem incompatibility.
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  • How do I keep the iPod Touch from people resetting it/putting it in DFU mode?

    I have iPod Touch 5th Gen. iOS 6.1.3 again.I'm having surgery this week.My question is How do I keep the iPod safe from people doing stuff like putting it in DFU mode,resetting my stuff,etc. because I don't want people to get on my stuff while I'm having 1 hour/30 minutes of surgery?
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  • I have tried to upgrade my iPod touch , and cant even remember to which iOS  , and it didnt respond with the upgrade and does the loading logo until the battery life is gone. I tried restarting it doesnt work. NEED HELP

    I have upgraded my iPod touch and it didnt respond to the upgrade. Cant remember which iOS i was upgrading but when i try to switch it on the apple logo comes up but than it just goes to the loading logo until the battery life is gone. I have tried restarting it , that doesnt work. I need help i am lost without my ipod please help. Any ideas besides restarting it ?

    Try:                           
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try another cable
    - Try on another computer                            
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

  • How do you update an iPod touch 3rd generation wwhen it's on IOS 3.2

    How do you update an iPod touch 3rd generation without a computer when it's on IOS 3.2

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    Identifying iPod models
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    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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    Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)       
    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
    A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
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  • How do I change my iPod Touch from a Windows to a Mac?

    I recently bought a Mac, to replace my PC.  I have a 2nd generation iPod running the latest (4.3.3 I think).  I have transfered all my files from my Windows to my Mac through USB, and all the files are also sitting on my Mac.  However, when I insert my iPod to the Mac, it can't sync apps without erasing the data on my iPod.  How do I do it without erasing it?  I have it backed up on my Mac and PC.  I also have a brother with a 4th generation iPod.  I assume the soliution would be the same?  THanks!!

    Sorry didn't mean to make this the correct answer
    What do you mean?  This is what I get:
    "Are you sure you want to sync apps? All existing apps and their data on the iPod “Connor’s iPod Touch” will be replaced with apps from this iTunes library."

  • How can I update my ipod touch from 5.0.1 software to 5.1 ?!

    If u know just tell me abut it because i can not open safari,apps,etc...
    i want the new software because i want siri.

    Siri is not part of iOS 5.1 for the iPod touch, so if that's your only reason for upgrading, you'd be wasting your time. Siri is only available on the iPhone 4S.
    If you want to upgrade, though, see:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US
    or if you have WiFi from your iPod go to the Software Update section of the General settings .
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