3rd gen touch wont update to ios5

My 3rd gen touch 32gb will not update to ios5.

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3rd gen touch wont power/broken digitizer

I have bought a broken touch 3rd gen (just for a challenge). Wouldn't power on, is seen by the computer but not recognised. Stripped digitizer off to find the digitzer cable not there, so its been taken apart before. Surely I would still be able to turn it on, without digitizer? Other thing i've thought of, is if it needs put in to recovery mode, the home button wouldnt work?
Any help appreciated.

Place the iPod in recovery mode using one of these programs:
For PC
RecBoot: Easy Way to Put iPhone into Recovery Mode
If necessary:
Download QTMLClient.dll & iTunesMobileDevice.dll for RecBoot
For MAC or PC
The Firmware Umbrella - TinyUmbrella

Hi. My itunes library is in current 10.5.2 but my old ipod touch 4th or 3rd gen is not updating at all its still in current 4.2 and there is some apps i cant download that requires a 4.3 update but in my itunes it wont. Please help!

Hi. My itunes library is in current 10.5.2 but my old ipod touch 4th or 3rd gen is not updating at all its still in current 4.2 and there is some apps i cant download that requires a 4.3 update but in my itunes it wont. Please help!

Are you sure you have a 4g/3g iPod? If you don't have a camera, it's definitely not 4G. If it has no camera and is 8 or 16 Gb it is a 2G and can't go beyond 4.2.1.

I have a ipod touch 3rd gen need to update 4.3

i have an ipod 3rd gen need to update to 4.3

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1. Are you sure you really have a 3G iPod?
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

HT4623 How do I upgrade my 3rd Gen Touch to iOS.5 or above? It wont go past 4.2.1

It said on the Apple site that the 3rd Gen iPhone can operate with iOS5 and above. But it wont go past 4.2.1?
I have tried to use iTunes to do so - but that is the only option as only the 4th Gen and 5th can it be selected from the device via wi-fi.
Please help me resolve this.

iOS 4.2.1 is the end for a 3g sorry

Can the iOS in a 3rd gen touch be upgraded?

I've been given a 3rd gen touch with version 3.1.3 installed. When I plug it in to my PC and bring up the itunes store it tells me that this is the current version for my device, no updates available. However, when I try to install an app like "podcasts", I am told that I need iOS 5.1. Is there a solution to this Catch-22?

If iTunes tells you that iOS 3.1.3 is the current version, then you most likely have a 1st generation iPod. You can use one of these tools to find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - Find apps in iTunes for iPhone 3G, iPod Touch 1st, 2nd gen, iOS 3.1.3, 4.2.1 etc.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
Here is Apple's guide to identifying iPods:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

My ipod 3rd gen. touch screen is unresponsive, cant slide to unlock or enter passcode to access ipod. What is the cause? how do i fix this?

my ipod 3rd gen. touch screen is unresponsive, cant slide to unlock or enter passcode to access ipod. What is the cause? how do i fix this?

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

3rd Gen Touch video-out

I recently purchased a set of composite AV cables from my local Apple Store for use with my 3rd gen Touch (v. 4.3.3). When I connect to the TV, I get audio output, but no video. When I connect my daughter's 4th gen Touch in the same way, with all settings identical, hers works fine. Any suggestions before I spend two hours driving to the nearest Apple store to consult a "genius" would sure be appreciated...

you would have to set it up under settings > video > TV out.

Having problem w/ 3rd gen Touch & FM Transmitters

Has anyone had problems with 3rd gen Touch & FM Transmitters? When I try to use my transmitter the ipod will play but then stops. I don't get any error messages & the iPod continues to charge. I had a 2nd gen Touch and I am using the same transmitter, and I never had any problems (so I know the transmitter is compatable with at least the 2nd gen touch). Is anyone else having this problem? And can anyone recommend a good transmitter for the 3rd gen? Thanks!

Tylee,
I wouldn't say that I experience any kind of problems with FM transmitters myself, since this is my first iPod I ever owned. But maybe your FM transmitter is kinda old, and technology changes as months go by specially stuff like iPods(hardwares upgrades ans stuff). I say that because I bought a fm transmitter that was for older versions of the iPod touch and it was a poor quality in sound. I had to place my iPod very close to any radio receiver to actually get a clear sound through the speakers of the radio.
I will throw a suggestion about a good FM transmitter that I recently bought "the Itrip" and has a very good reception( the best device I tried so far) which is from a company called griffin. Griffin was one of the first companies to recognize the potential of Apple's iPod, since then they being making a lot of accesories. It's on sale on most electronic stores like apple, best buy and radioshack.
Here is the link of the product:
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/itrip

Mic for 3rd gen touch

does anyone know if there is a mic that can be used on the 3rd gen touch? i know that the head phones have one but i am looking for something a little smaller and discreet. or has anyone used one that works.thanx.

Touchone wrote:
,by any chance have you used either of them any imput would be very well receved thank you again.
Of course, I had tried one of the product the "Thumbtack" the last link that I provided above. It's a very good product with great sound recording when recording notes on the apple voice memos application and on skype calls. I will have to agree with the poster the fiend, about the thumbtack product which is only for limiting recording like a notes memos. I haven't tried it on an more open enviroment to see if it could stack up for a lecture recording microphone. The link for the mini clip mic, it seems a bit better since it provides a built-in speaker on the product.
But as far as recording notes and talking on skype(on the thumbtacks)it the best smallest microphone ever for the iPod touch. I had owned that microphone for two months, and so far on my test it always provide a good sound at a good distance of 6 feet(on a small room).Before I forget, I'm glad that the poster cleared out something that you might want to know prior to your final puchase decision. When those microphone are plugged in on the headphone jack it does disable the speakers from the iPod touch, but some applications let you turn the speakers back on even if you have that mic plugged. But if the mic doesn't fit your need the thumbtack provides a good return policy.
I will give you other mic suggestion( that you might want to take on consideration)on amazon website it sells more professional microphone but what you gain in sound recording you lose it on being a discreet mic. Here is the links for the products.
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Mikey-Professional-Recorder/dp/B001FBL2SW /ref=pdybh_2?pf_rd_p=280800601&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_t=1501&pf_rd_i=ybh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDK IKX0DER&pf_rdr=1SWXVNDJA3RJWGRS2TKZ
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3rd Gen Touch No Sound

I have a 3rd Gen Touch running OS 3.1.3 and have an issue with sound from the internal speaker. I only get sound from the internal speaker if I select an alarm sound from the clock, I am also able to control the volume with the hard buttons. I do not get any audio through the internal speaker from any other source, video, music, applications. With headphones all audio works from all sources.

I have also gone through reset and restore. I have tried both restore from back up and just a reset to factory settings. For instance, videos from youtube will not play sound through internal speaker but will through headphone jack.

3rd gen touch got hot, won't work

Plugged 3rd gen touch in to charge, it got hot, now it doesn't work. Thoughts?

Contact PXDP. They should know if their product is compatible with your iPod Nano.
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3rd Gen Touch Wheel

Question I have two 3rd gen touch wheel Ipods that I can not get to be seen in windows or itunes. I have bought new battery for both thinking this was my problem. When I turn the ipod on it shows the apple icon then shows a plug. I need to get a firmware plug in order to charge the units. My question is if it is showing the apple icon my understanding would be that there still is power so why is this not being seen? It is not in device manager at all. Both ipods where working before being plugged into my computer (given to me by a friend) however first time being plugged into my computer usb found ipod a window opened an said it had to be re-formated, I did this an now nothing.
Any ideas???????

If it's a 3rd gen iPod (with the for separate touch buttons in a line between the display and touch wheel), then you need to connect using FireWire, not USB. This model may be able to sync over USB when fully charged, but it may not work reliably because it will only charge while syncing over FireWire.
Some laptops have the smaller 4-pin FireWire ports, but those do not provide power either. You need a 6-pin FireWire port.
One solution is to add FireWire ports to your computer. Make sure the ports on the adapter (PCI card, Cardbus slot card, whatever you have...) are 6-pin +FireWire 400+ ports.
The better solution, if you have the white square FireWire power adapter that came with this model iPod, is to get this special docking cable that Apple still sells.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/M9688G/A?mco=MTIxODk3Mw
You connect the FireWire end to the power adapter, to supply power. You connect the USB end to your computer for data syncing. You connect the dock connector to your iPod.

3rd gen iPod touch after update to iOS5

When playing music on my iPod touch, if you rotate to cover flow ,music stops and the screen goes blank then back to home screen.
Also slide bar for power off doesn't always work as fluidly as before update.
My iPod touch worked perfectly before update to iOS5.
I have the latest iTunes software on my iMac.
Anyone else have this problem ? How can I fix it ?
Have tried reloading update and that hasn't helped.
Please help.

If your WiFi is greyed out try the steps here to see if they will fix it: iOS: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim

My ipod touch 3rd gen will not update to 4.3. It says it is the current version

when i try to update my ipod touch 3rd gen to 4.3 on itunes it says "your ipod is up to date" and "this is the currnet version". But when i try to buy certain apps it says "you must have version 4.3 to download this app" what do i do? i have 4.2 and i have even clicked the "check for update" button and waited for the automatic update check but it always says its the current version even though its not! please help me!

You appear to have a second generation iPod touch, not a third, and those can't be updated past 4.2.1. Apple sold 8GB second generation models at the same time as the third generation ones.
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