After updating my ipod touch 2nd gen, almost all my apps won't sync

My daughters each have an iPod touch 2nd generation, and after they both updated their iPod touches, they could no longer sync or install most of theie apps they'v ehad for years. What do we do now since they can no longer place apps on their ipod touches?

Many developers when they updated their apps to support iOS 5 and 6 dropped compatibility for iOS 4.2.1 and earlier.
Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
Also see:
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SimonBrown1992 wrote:
How can i download itunes 4.2.1 for my ipod touch 2nd gen
Pretty sure there never was iTunes 4.2.1 and if there was, it did not work with the iPod touch (any version).
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Restore from backup.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1430
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