Anyone else not able to update your iPod's software version

my ipod touch software is 4.2.1, the 3rd gen and i want update to the new version, 4.3. but it says my ipod is the current version. anyone else have this problem?

Most sofware can only go so far with Backwards compatability. OSX Mountain Lion will not run on Power PC macs for example although they work perfectly fine on what they are using.
Windows Vista is not backwards compatible with the machine you run XP on due to Hardware limitations
The Same is true of iPods and iPads. I cannot use the new features of IOS 6 on my iPad 1st genersation.
The limitation is hardware if these updates were given to older devices they would either not run or be very slow.
This I am afraid is normal no matter who the Software manufacturer is.
What you have to ask yourself is Does my current Hardware and software do what I need or do I need the fancy new stuff that was not around when I made my original purchase. If so then yes you will need to buy a newer version.
If not stay as you always have been and enjoy your device as you thought you would when you bought it.

Similar Messages

Not able to update my ipod touch os version 1.1

Hi All,
I have my ipod touch first generation and having OS 1.1
Whenever i try to update the os through itunes it is showing error that, cannot connect to internet.
Also, i tried doing via Wifi, ipod showing error that cannot connect to internet though it is alreay connected.
Please let me know solution for this.
Thanks;
KalpeshM

Try:
- Powering off and then back on your router.
- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
Public DNS — Google Developers
OpenDNS IP Addresses
- For one user uninstalling/reinstalling iTunes resolved the problem
- Try on another computer/network
- Wait if it is an Apple problem
Also
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage

I am not able to update my ipod touch 3 gs to make 4.3.5

I am not able to update my ipod touch 3 gs to make 4.3.5

This usually indicates you really have a 2nd gen unit. Check the model number on the back. A1288 is 2nd gen. A1318 is 3rd gen.
Stedman

HT1222 I am not able to update my iPad to new version,needs any settings changes?

I am not able to update my iPad to new version,needs any settings changes?

How are you trying to update? Have you tried connecting your iPad to your computer running iTunes and update that ways? Please tell us what you have tried, what happened, and what if any, error messages you received.

Anyone else NOT going to update to iOS8?

While not everyone has had things become horrible after updating, many have, and for me, my phone works just fine as it is. I don't really need the extra features and am quite happy to leave it as it is for now - why fix what ain't broke?
Unlike updating to Yosemite where I could at least create a system clone in case there were issues, I can't even return to iOS7 should I feel a need to, and that, coupled with how many have had issues with something that clearly wasn't ready when released, is part of what makes me feel like waiting before doing anything.
Anyone else feeling fed up with Apple clearly spreading themselves too thin and releasing updates that instead of enhancing our experience are frustrating it?

The other thing I wanted to add, which Apple could allow so as to give people peace of mind when updating, is to be able to make a complete clone of the system like they can in OS X. I know they don't won't people not to update to the latest and greatest, but this is not about them it's about us, the user. Better to be able to roll something back that works, than have to live with issues that should not appear just because of having updated something Apple say is ready.
But then in a way, the phone is never really ours, it is always theirs, and they allow us to use it as they see fit.
I love Apple products and have been a total Mac user for many years, as has the rest of the family as a result of me. Yet I've never been a gambler, but feel like I'm expected to become one with how things might turn out. I've never had a problem with any Mac update because I know what I'm doing and make sure our computers are in good shape before upgrading. I can't do that with the phone. I shouldn't have to feel this way.

Anyone else not able to open avi's with quicktime after downloading Mountain Lion??

I have an intel iMac with QuickTime Player (Version 10.2) and no .avi that I have tried to open up (that I have aquired SINCE upgrading to OSX Mountain Lion) will play. All my old .avi movies will work but no new ones. Anyone else having these issues?

Anyone else having these issues?
My system generally works the same now as it did before the upgrade as far as AVI files are concerned—i.e., some "supported" files play in the QT X Player and all "supported" files play in the QT 7 Player.
All my old .avi movies will work but no new ones.
Since AVI is a file type, the real question here is whether or not both old and new files contain the same compression formats and if different, whether or not the non-playing compression formats are supported by by your codec component configuration and in the AVI file type. To test the possibility that certain codecs are no longer compatible with QT X v10.2 in the AVI container, try playing the problem files in the QT 7 v7.6.6 player app.

Anyone else not able to print a return label in MyVerizon?

Ordered a phone 9 days ago and it's not working out. Directions in the box say to go to verizonwireless/printlabel to print the return label. When I click the Print Label button I get 'Error - Service not available. Please try again later.'. Anyone else have this issue?

No I don't look for would, could or should in the links information.
If that is the policy written by Verizon then that is what it is.
Could a store make an exception? Could. Will they, maybe or maybe not.
I have been with Verizon way back to the time of Bell Atlantic and I never in my experience returned anything back via online mail shipping. I always use the store for my phone purchase.
The official policy is at the link I gave. No wishing it away is going to make a store take the phone there versus sending back via return label. If that was the case everyone would be going to a corporate store to return devices. People are not doing that.
Good Luck

Not able to update my iPod touch 4G iOS 4.1 to iOS 4.2

When I try yo update my iPod touch 4G's iOS 4.1 to iOS 4.2, I get an error message called Network Timedout. Guide me through this update issue.

Try disabling your security software, it has help for some others.

Anyone else not able to log in?

Can't seem to login to my iTunes account, which keeps me from finishing the download of the movie I was renting. Grrrrrr!
Anyone else having trouble authenticating? I'm getting a "network connection timed out" error, which makes no sense since I'm obviously connected (I connected here).

I got mine working.
All I had to do was Log out, quit, re-open and log in. I was so busy trying to log in and getting an error, I didn't even notice that it thought I was already logged in and having problems.
Hope it works for you.

Hi, i cant update my ipod touch software version.

Hi, I think I've got the 2nd ot 3rd generation of ipod touch. its basically like the newer version, but without the camera. When i click on check for update, it says its update, but its not up to date because my sister has got a better version. i asked her to do it, but she doesnt know how to do it. Please help.

- If you have iOS 4.3.3 as you indicate they yu should be able to update to iOS 5.
- Do you have iTunes 10.5 installed on the computer? You need that for iOS 5.
- If you have iTunes 10.5 and are sturck with iOS 4.2.1 they you hae a 2G iPod.
- To determine the iOS go to Settings>General>About>Version.
- You said: "When i click on check for update, it says its update" I assum that mean it says yuy iPOd is up to date.

Anyone else not able to copy to external memory?

I tried copying files to both my 4GB flash drive and my 2TB external hard drive. The copy progress bar shows up, and the "transfer" takes a normal amount of time, but when it's done, the file isn't in the new place. Both are formatted Mac OS Extended (Journaled). I also tried the flash drive formatted as FAT and FAT32. nothing changed. Also, I was able to save files directly to the external hard drive.

What country are you in ? It's currently only available in the US. If you are in the US and it's not showing then you could try logging out and back into your account, and/or a soft-reset (i.e. a reboot) of your iPad by pressing and holding both the home and sleep buttons for 10 to 15 seconds after which the Apple logo should appear

Anyone else not able to access cloud based songs? Mine are all greyed out.

Specifically on my laptop. Locally saved songs, no problem. Cloud ones not so much. Error message = "The shared library 'Itunes Match' is not accepting connections at this time". However, no problem playing them on my iphone.

And they're back. Hmmm.

Hi. Can anyone tell me how to update my ipod touch software from 4.2 to ios 5.0.

I want to install IPlayer, but when I do it as for an updated version. I have run all of the updates in I Tunes and taken Ipod back to factory settings to see if that works, but it doesn't.
Is anyone able to tell me if it is possible or not?
Thanks

If you have iTunes 10.5.x then you very likely have a 2G iPOd. Those can only go to 4.2.1. If yours is an 8 or 16 GB model without a camera it is a 2G iPod. TO idenify yours:
Identifying iPod models

What are new features on updating 5g ipod with software version 1.2

i hav noticed that on updating ipod video 5g with ipod update 1.2,i noticed only one change i.e brightness control.
search function is not there,and
somebody please tell what is gapless playback, i dont know how it works??!!
i,m unable to tranfer manually songs to ipod,(by drog n drop).i hav to copy to itunes lib then on to music folder of ipod
does the 5g video ipod really supports 640x480 video on
update

With 1.2 5th generation iPods get:
- Gapless Playback
- Game Support
- Movie Support
- Brightness Control
- 640x480 Resolution
- Quick Scroll (the letters you are scrolling through appear when scrolling fast)
Gapless playback allows songs to flow seamlessly together without a gap - Pink Floyd The Wall, The Beatles' Abbey Road, etc. To me, it's the most significant iPod feature since the click wheel.
For manual sync, be sure that option is selected in the iPod preferences.

HT4623 How would you update your iPod Touch using your iPod touch?

I want to update the software on my iPod Touch 4th Generation from my iPod Touch itself. I can't figure out how to do it, though. In the past, it has just asked me to update, but now, it doesn't do that. Anyone with any information on how to update your iPod touch software, it would be greatly appreciated if you shared your knowledge with me. Thanks so much!(:

See:
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
If the iPad already has iOS you can go to Settings>gener>wifi update and update via wifi. Otherwise yu will have to connect to iTunes and update via iTunes.
The current iOS is iOS 6.

Anyone else not able to update your iPod's software version

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for