Why can't i update the ios for my ipod? I'm stuck at 3.1.3. Please help.

Why can't i update the ios for my ipod? I'm stuck at 3.1.3. Please help.
I have itunes updated but it doesn't show that an update is available for the ipod.

Probably because yu have a 1G iPod that can only go as high as 3.1.3. To identify your iPod:
Identifying iPod models
If you have a later iPod, what version of iTunes do you have on your computer and what computer OS and version?

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