HT4623 Why can't I update my iOS on my iPod touch

I am unable to add any apps to my device due to the iOS I am running but when I tried to update it I was not able to. Why is that ? Please Help.

If you have an iPod Touch 2, iOS 4.2.1 is the last iOS supported on that device.
You will not be able to add newer iOS apps, but you still can choose from well over 60,000 vintage iOS apps.
The trick is finding them. One way you could try,
https://sites.google.com/site/appleclubfhs/support/advice-and-articles/finding-a pps-for-older-devices
There are other easier ways also.

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