HT201210 Ipod 2nd Generation Update Issue

I can't get my Ipod 2nd gen to update or restore from 4.2.1. How can I get the Ipod to update?

iPod 2nd Generation's most up-to-date iOS is 4.2.1. Cannot update any further than that.

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  • HT4972 When will the iPod second generation update to iOS 5 or 6 or at least 4.3?

    When will my iPod 2nd generation update to iOS 5 or iOS 6 or at least iOS 4.3?

    Never. If you need a newer iOS version, sell the iPod touch and put the money towards a newer device.
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  • HT4623 The "Software Update" feature is not available in my Ipod 2nd Generation unit while the upgrade option in iTunes keeps on hanging while downloading the upgrade iOS (time out error). So, please tell me how I can upgrade the iOS.

    The "Software Update" feature is not available in my Ipod 2nd Generation unit while the upgrade option in iTunes keeps on hanging while downloading the upgrade iOS (time out error). So, please tell me how I can upgrade the iOS.

    The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5. The 2G can only go to iOS 4.2.1
    Try disabling the computer's security software during the download and update.

  • Can I update my iPod 2nd generation?

    My son has the IPod 2nd generation, can this be updated to the 5.0 iOS?

    iPod Upgrade
    1st Gen up to iOS 3.1.3
    2nd Gen up to IOS 4.2.1
    3rd Gen up to IOS 5.1.1
    4th Gen up to IOS 6

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    are there any games on an ipod 2nd generation that will download? my daughter was given one from a family member and we haven't been able to download any apps to it. It tells me I need to update by OIS. But you can't for this generation. Does any games work ?

    To more easily find compatible apps:
    iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
    Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
    Starting when iOS 7 was releases, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
    App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
    App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
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  • Looking for a procedure to switch an iPod 2nd generation from Win. to Mac

    Hello,
    I'm looking for a procedure to switch/migrate an iPod 2nd generation from a Windows computer to a Mac running Snow Leopard.
    When the iPod was first connected to the Mac its content was imported fine. However, ever since when the iPod is connected to the Mac it will appear in the Finder as a "drive" but doesn't appear anymore in iTunes.
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    I solution the problem of my iPod 2G touch wheel for windows !!!!
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    iPod 2G touch wheel windows formated version 1.2.1
    Powermac G5 Mac OS X Leopard 10.5.8 iTunes 9.0.3 (last version)
    it mounts on finder as a volumen, launch iTunes, but don´t recognize it as ipod ?¿?¿!!?¿?¿
    do the same in PowerBook G4 Mac OS X 10.5.8 iTunes 9.0.3
    format Ipod 2G with "disk utility" to mac format
    it mounts on finder as a volumen, launch iTunes, but don´t recognize it as ipod ?¿?¿!!?¿?¿
    I can´t restore and update ipod software !!!!!! aaaaaHHHH!!!!!!
    only works as firewire HD
    re format Ipod 2G with "disk utility" to windows MS-DOS FAT (don´t ask me why !! desesperation!!)
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    IT WORKS !!!!!!
    restore and update iPod to version 1.5
    I put iPod in manual mode (no syncro), start up in 10.5.8 iTunes 9.0.3 and Works !!!!!!
    where is the problem? iPod version 1.2.1 ? iTunes 9.0.3?
    upgrading iPod in windows to 1.5, is the same solution?
    hope this helps somebody ...

  • I used to be able to download temple run onto my iPod 2nd generation. I then had to restore the iPod but now I can't re-download temple run onto it. It says you need a higher ios number. Is there anything I can do to get it back?

    I used to be able to download temple run onto my iPod 2nd generation. I then had to restore the iPod but now I can't re-download temple run onto it. It says you need a higher ios number. This is the same with many other apps as well and not just temple run. Is there anything I can do to get them back?

    So, you need an older version of the iOS app, because the current version no longer works on your iPod touch.
    If you do regular backups of your hard drive (as you should), such as by using Apple's built-in Time Machine (if you use a Mac), you may find the older version of the app in the backup archive, and restore it (replacing the newer version).  They are stored in the iTunes Media folder, in the Mobile Applications sub-folder.  You should then be able to sync the older version to your iPod touch.
    I can't think of any other way to get it back...
    NOTE:  An 2nd gen iPod touch can run up to iOS 4.2.1.  If your iPod touch is running something earlier, and that is why the app no longer works, you can also consider updating the iPod's iOS.
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  • My iPod 2nd Generation won't turn on and will not connect to any computer!

    A few months ago I woke up one morning and tried to turn on my iPod 2nd generation. It wouldn't, so I thought that maybe it was just out of battery. I plugged it into my computer but it would not connect and charge. I tried pluging it in to many other computers and none of them worked. (I tried MACs and PCs) When this happened my warranty was already up. Now my parents want to bring it in to see what is wrong, WHILE THERE IS NO WARRANTY!!!!!!! I told them that it was a waste of time and money because we would have to pay to see what was wrong. If there is something wrong that is easy to fix great!, but if there is something really wrong with it and it is crazy expensive to fix we just waisted time and money. If there is something wrong but there is no way of fixing it we also wasted time and money!! I have explained all of this to my parents but they won't listen!!! Is it worth it to get it checked out or should I just keep trying to explain to them that it's a waste of time and money????   Help!!  

    If your iPod is still charging if you plug it to the adapter, let it charge for about 10min, then connect to your computer in recovery mode, explained in this article:
    iOS: Unable to update or restore
    If it does not charge, you'll have to get it serviced.
    Apple can offer you a replacement device, but you'll have to pay for it:
    Check the pricing here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=servicefaq&viewlocale=en_US&geo=United_St ates&product=ipod&select=REPAIR_PRICING

  • IPod 2nd generation doesn't let me do anything. It's really SLOW!

    I have an iPod 2nd generation and I don't like if because, it won't let me get any games, I can't update my system, and sometimes I can't open my text app. Could I possibly get a 20% off on a iPod 4G?

    You can get10% off on a new one.
    Apple - Recycling Program for iPod and Mobile Phones

  • No on-the-go list on iPod 2nd generation?

    I bought an iPod 2nd generation, I already have a 3rd generation model.
    I like the on-the-go features very much, which allow to chose my favorite songs "on-the-go", but you probably know what I´m talking about.
    Does the older iPod not offer that on-the-go list, or how can I get it?
    I have the latest update installed (version 1.5)
    Thanks for your help (I hope)
    Andreas

    Unfortunately, it can't be done.
    On the go features were introduced in the thrid gen iPods, and 1/2G iPods were never given the capability.

  • "can't activate ipod 2nd generation"

    My ipod 2nd generation is not working anymore. i use it for 2 years now but since a few days it stopped working. When i connect to my pc with the firewire it charge the battery and it says do not connect but my pc doesnt recognize it. When installed my software again, i had to format the ipod but now the update says it "cant activate the Ipod"
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    That doen't work also. But when i restarted the computer with the ipod in the dock and when i logged into windows, the computer saw the ipod as a e drive, and itunes as Ipod van Remco. But when i disconnected the ipod and put it back into the dock nothing happenend. It keeps charging but no e drive and no ipod van remco in itunes. Any idea?

  • I have an ipod 2nd generation and it only works when i plug it in

    okay so i habe this ipod 2nd generation i actually have two and they are both doing the same thing at first i plug them in and the only thing that comes up is the do not disconeect screen but after a while oh fiddling with it i got the screen to go away and i can se my music and videos and i can see that my battery is full now the moment i unplugg either ipod they automatically freeze, the backlight goes out then the screen eventually fades completely away. now while this is happening none of the bottons works and the ipods are not able to be turned on or play at all almost as if there dead. but they are not becuase as soon as i plug them back in everything shows up perfect the battery is fully charged the backlight  is on and the butttons work. help please

    Sounds like your battery is not taking a charge, I know it shows full with you plug it in.  Try plugging it into a wall socket for a few hours and see if the iPod will work on battery power. 

  • Can't see the list of songs on my iPOD 2nd generation

    i have installed the ipod, and i am able to transfer my songs into my ipod 2nd generation, however i am not able to see the list of songs that i have put into the actual ipod shuffle. Can someone please help me !
    thanks

    no, there is contents. i just figured it out.
    to recap: i had 2 problems: one was that i couldn't see the contents of the shuffle. the other was that i couldn't eject my shuffle. when i tried to eject, i kept getting the message that i couldn't eject because an application was using the files on the ipod. when i clicked the icon of my shuffle i got the picture of the ipods with the heading "ipod + itunes," as i recall. there were no settings or content tabs.
    now i realize there were no tabs because i had not finished the registration of the shuffle on my pc. i had registered the shuffle on the website without using itunes. i didn't realize that there was more i needed to do in itunes because i couldn't see all of the buttons in my window. when i followed through with the registration in itunes all the way to the end, the 2 tabs were revealed and the songs that i had already loaded on the shuffle were listed in "contents." and, i was able to eject the shuffle. apparently itunes (or whatever) was still looking for a completed registration and wouldn't release the shuffle. sigh.
    if you can not see the settings and contents tabs in itunes when you click your shuffle in devices or you can not eject the shuffle, look at the window with the picture of the ipods in itunes. there is more below. complete the registration (i had already done so on the web earlier, but my itunes was not complete.).
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  • I have a iPod 2nd generation and it will not charge or connect to itunes

    I have a iPod 2nd generation and it will not charge or connect to itunes, I have tried pressing the power button and home botton together and nothing happened.

    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.
    - 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       
    Also:
    - See:
    iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
    - Try another cable
    - Try another charging source
    - Look at the dock connector on the iPod. Look for abnormalities like bent or corroded contacts, cracked or broken plastic.

  • I have an IPod 2nd generation I bought from a pawn shop.  It worked for a day but now when I try to charge it, it keeps switching back and forth from the large full screen icon of a low battery and a lighting bolt below to the blue screen with the apple s

    I have an IPod 2nd generation I bought from a pawn shop.  It worked for a day but now when I try to charge it, it keeps switching back and forth from the large full screen icon of a low battery and a lighting bolt below to the blue screen with the apple symbol in the middle.  I had it on charge all night but still dead.

    Try here.
    iPod touch: Hardware troubleshooting
    You may have a hardware problem.

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