I have bought a 2nd hand iPod Touch

I have bought a 2nd hand iPod Touch ( told it was 3rd Gen, IOS 1.1.5) I have no APP STORE and cannot see how to add apps to the iPod Touch
I can connect through Itunes via the PC but cannot seem to find a way to add apps to it.
I've tried a Factory reset/upgrade and nothing has changed. If i try to connect to Itunes via the iPod Touch , even though I have a good internet connection, I get "Cannot connect to iTunes Store"

You have the original (1G) iPod touch. Those can go as high as 3.1.3 that you get here:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
You can confirm since the 1G does not have volume buttons on the upper left edge.
Identifying iPod models
You need iOS 2 or later for apps.
There are not that many apps now compatible. To more easily find them:
Old Apps
VintApps 3.1.3 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
apps for ios 4.2.1: Apple Support Communities
Finding iOS 4.2.1 Apps Compatible with Older Devices - Apple Club
HT4972 Touch Game 4.2.1 Apps: Apple Support Communities
apps for 4.2.1 (also works for 3.1.3)
Tip - Finding 4.2.1 apps that work on an...: Apple Support Communities
4.2.1 iPod 2nd generation unable to use any...: Apple Support Communities

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Hi i bought a 2nd hand ipod touch (it has no camera so don't know the generation). i have restored it to factory settings & did the update on the mac. but when i plug it to itunes it has update of 4.2.1 & says it has the newest updates. but when i try to download apps in the app store it says i need update 4.3 but my itunes wont do this. how do i get it to update etc or download apps (this was for my God-daughters 8th birthday)

The 2G iPod can only go as high as iOS 4.2.1
To help find compatible apps
Old Apps
VintApps 3.1.3 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store
apps for ios 4.2.1: Apple Support Communities
Finding iOS 4.2.1 Apps Compatible with Older Devices - Apple Club
HT4972 Touch Game 4.2.1 Apps: Apple Support Communities
apps for 4.2.1 (also works for 3.1.3)
Tip - Finding 4.2.1 apps that work on an...: Apple Support Communities
4.2.1 iPod 2nd generation unable to use any...: Apple Support Communities

I have an iPod Nano that is synced to my mac, but it is sent in for the battery issue. Anyway, I have bought a 2nd gerneration Ipod touch and I want to now sync it to my mac, but it does not show up in the left menu bar. Please help. Thanks All!

I have an iPod Nano that is synced to my mac, but it is sent in for the battery issue. Anyway, I have bought a 2nd gerneration Ipod touch and I want to now sync it to my mac, but it does not show up in the left menu bar. Please help. Thanks All!

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
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I bought a 2nd hand iPod touch 5th gen. There is an iCloud account sign in but it is not verified. It's all grated out and the only thing that is not grayed out is the "check mail" what should I do to remove it and sign in my new iCloud account? pls help

I cannot also restore the iPod touch because the 'find my iPod touch" is on but I cannot click anything. just the "check email" to verify account

You are running into the activation lock'
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
If you can't get the previous owner to remove it from theri account
Find My iPhone Activation Lock: Removing a device from a previous owner’s account
all you have is a thin brick. I would then return the iPod for a refund.

Bought a 2nd hand ipod touch haven't got the option for software update any ideas?

how can you update the software if you haven't got the option ?

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; there isn't a Software Update option in General on iOS versions prior to 5.0. It can only be updated directly to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware.
The maximum iOS version for the first generation iPod touch and original iPhone is 3.1.3.
The maximum iOS version for the second generation iPod touch and the iPhone 3G is 4.2.1.
The maximum iOS version for the third generation iPod touch and original iPad is 5.1.1.
The maximum iOS version for the fourth generation iPod touch and iPhone 3GS is 6.1.6.
If you don't know what device you have, append the last three characters of its serial number to http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords= and load the page.
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Hello I have just purchased a 2nd hand Ipod touch 4th Gen, I cannot seem to delete the Apple ID in the message settings of the previous owner?

Hello I have just purchased a 2nd hand Ipod touch 4th Gen, I cannot seem to delete the Apple ID in the message settings of the previous owner?

Go to Settings>General>Reset>Erase all Content and Settings. Then setup the iPod with your account.
If necessary, place the iOS device in Recovery Mode if necessary to allow the restore.
If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software

I just purchase a 2nd hand ipod touch

I purchased a 2nd hand ipod touch, cant get on internet says i need a wi-fi?

For accesing the internet you need a wi-fi internet connection.Not a 3G connection.
If you dont have a wi-fi at home, try to go in some public places (Restaurants,Malls etc) to find some wi-fi connections.
Or, if you dont now how to enable your wi-fi, just go to settings, wi-fi and then chose your wi-fi connection.

Just bought a second hand iPod Touch 32GB 4th Gen. The IOS is currently 4.3.5 and when I try to update to the latest, the connection continually times out. Can you help?

Hi All,
First ever post on here but I feel that my options are slowly running out. I've just bought a second hand iPod Touch 32GB 4th Gen. It was reset to factory settings meaning that that software was 4.3.5
As soon as I plug it into iTunes it asks me to update to the latest version. I click for it to go ahead but the connection times out (error code 3259)
I've been on the phone to apple for over an hour and we still couldn't resolve the issue. We tried disabling the firewall, uninstalling AVG, diabling pop up blockers, checking the LAN settings, disabling the router security and anything else we could think of.
We still couldn't get it to stop timing out. I tried to download the firmware from iClarified but iTunes said it didn't recognise the software.
Has anyone got any ideas?

You said:
We still couldn't get it to stop timing out. I tried to download the firmware from iClarified but iTunes said it didn't recognise the software.
Just what did yo do to gt iTunes to see the download:

I have bought a 2nd hand late 2008 macbook air and can't install iPhoto as it requires update 10.9 or higher i can't seem to update any further than 10.7.5 help???

I have bought a 2nd hand late 2008 macbook air and can't install iPhoto as it says it requires update 10.9 or higher i can't seem to update any further than 10.7.5 can anyone help please???

Thankyou for your response... being new to this i have had a look and it says the following
This system can run the last version of OS X 10.8 "Mountain Lion" as well as the current version of OS X 10.9 "Mavericks," but does not support the AirDrop, AirPlay Mirroring, or Power Nap features. It is not supported booting into 64-bit mode when running Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard." It does support "OpenCL" and Grand Central Dispatch introduced with Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard."
Please note that OS X "Lion" 10.7 and subsequent versions of OS X, like Mountain Lion and Mavericks, are not capable of running Mac OS X apps originally written for the PowerPC processor as these operating systems do not support the "Rosetta" environment. To run PowerPC applications on this Mac, it will be necessary to use Mac OS X 10.6 "Snow Leopard" or earlier
what do i do next
Thankyou once again for your reply
Gaz

I have bought my wife an Ipod touch and wish to set up an itues account for her

I have bought my wife an IPod touch and wish to set up an itunes account for her

Create a new ID. See:
Frequently Asked Questions About Apple ID

I have bought a second hand ipod 4, but it has the previous owners details all over it, for example it has her email address when trying to update facebook. How do I update it with my email address?

I have just purchased a second hand ipod touch 4. The previous owners details are still in it, so for example when I try to update the facebook app it asks me for the previous owners password, and shows the previous owners email address. How do I change it all to my details? I have already synced it with itunes and all of my music is now in it, and it's also renamed on the itunes page when I attach the ipod to my PC. I've also been in to the 'info' page, 'Advanced' and then 'Replace information on this ipod with mail accounts from this computer' then finally 'apply', but it still has the other persons ID.

I've answered my own question! I now understand that you can't use apps as they are always going to be linked to the original owner. I've since deleted the app and downloaded it again, and all is now well!

I have just bought a 2nd generation iPod touch , it has been reset to factory settings and has no option to update it ? How do I do this ? Also it will not show up in my iTunes or my computer could someone please help??

Please help as it is starting to look like I have wasted money
I bought an iPod touch 2nd generation and it won't let me download anything as it no been updated I know I cannot get the recent update but how do I get an old one ? , also it is not showing up in iTunes or my computer so I cannot put songs on can someone please help ??

The 2G can only go as high as iOS 4.2.1. To find apps for the 2G
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Vintapps 3.1.3 - paid app.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
To update to 4.2.1
The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.

Just bought 2nd hand ipod touch 2nd generation and i cant seem to get the wifi to connect as its greyed out

i just bought this ipod touch 2nd generation and te wifi is greyed out ive tried resetting and looking for airplane mode but its not there any help please????

See:
iOS: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
One user reported that placing the iPod in the freezer fixed the problem. A trick that works frequently with iPhones:
Settings > AirPlane Mode ON, Do Not Disturb ON
Power down and wait 5-10 minutes
Power up
Settings > AirPlane Mode OFF, Do Not Disturb OFF
If not successful, an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is usually in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

Hi i bought a second hand ipod touch 1st gen it cannot connect to itunes store at all i have tryed restoring and differant usb ports, please help as its for my 6 yearold to play apps on and i cant down lode any even from my itunes..

Please could some one help..

What happens when you try to connect to the iTunes store? Error message?
What iOS is on the iPod? Settings>General>About>version
For apps you need at least iOS 2. The last update for the 1G is 3.1.3 that you get here:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
However, there are not that many apps compatible with the 1G even with 3.1.3.

2nd hand ipod touch and it wont turn on past the apple/skull

So I just bought a used ipod touch, either 2nd or 3rd gen. not sure. but it wont turn on all the way. And when i plug it in the computer doesnt think its pluged in. Help??

Go elsewhere. The skul indiocates a jailbroken iPod.
Jailbreaking voids the Apple warranty and also means that you will not get any support from Apple, including from this Apple forum. Jailbreaking can't be discussed in this Apple forum.
Unauthorized modification of iOS has been a major source of instability, disruption of services, and other issues
However,
Try DFU mode and then restore
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