Can I update my iPod 2nd generation?

My son has the IPod 2nd generation, can this be updated to the 5.0 iOS?

iPod Upgrade
1st Gen up to iOS 3.1.3
2nd Gen up to IOS 4.2.1
3rd Gen up to IOS 5.1.1
4th Gen up to IOS 6

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I can't update my iPod 4th generation to ios 6

I can't update my iPod 4th generation to ios 6... I've updated my iTunes to 10.7 checked my security software tried restoring my iPod and then downloading on my device and my laptop. When I connect it to the computer I try downloading & updating and only downloading.. Still nothing I get error messages, can't connect to update server messages.. I'm just thinking about giving up... What the heck do i do !!??? Will the local apple store do it for me and what's so going to be on the 5th gen I may just wait and get that one. Please help.

Are you sure you have a proper Internet connection? Make sure your iPod is connected to your computer, and you have an Internet connection.
Don't even get me started on the iPod Touch 5G, I actually own an iPod Touch 4G, and I've considered a lot about if I should get the new one. At first look, you might be sold by the features Apple has on their iPod Touch page. It has a taller screen that's a 4-inch Retina Display, has a much better camera with a flash, and comes with iOS 6 preinstalled with Siri. But the real breakthrough comes with the new connector. It's called Lighting, and it's much smaller. But if you have a dock connector that comes with some cars, and maybe a set of speakers or docking stations as alarm clocks, I encourage you not to get the new one. The usage of your old connectors requires a $30 adapter, which is a ridiculous price. And who knows how secure the adapters will be with your docking stations? I personally think Apple has crossed the line. If they are to put a new connector with their new products, they should ship with an adapter in the box, at least at first. This is why I strongly encourage you NOT to get the new 5th generation iPod Touch.
Sorry if I went a little off-topic there, but I wanted to get my point across. For your updating to iOS 6, I reccommend you check out other discussions in the support comunity, and see what other contributors have to say. Or go on Google and search your error messages, possibly someone might've already went through the same problem as you did. I really hope this helped!

How can i update my ipod 1st generation from IOS 4.2.1 to 5.0

how can i update my ipod from IOS 4.2.1 to 5.0

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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Can you please upgrade ipod 2nd generation

can you please upgrade ipod 2nd generation

jgjkjhg wrote:
i kind of think it is unfair to leave the older ipod out of upgrades dont you
No. As stated above the hardware can not support the newer version of iOS

I can't update my ipod 4th generation to iOS 6.1.6

Hey guys,
I have an iPod 4G that currently has an iOS of 5.1.1
I tried a few times to update it to iOS 6.1.6 but whenever I do I get the error message:
"Software Update Failed; An error occured downloading iOS 6.1.6."
When i try on iTunes, I get to about a quarter of the way howver an error message pops up saying:
"There was a problem downloading the software for the iPod the network connections timed out."
Does anyone know why the update is not working?

Check for hardware issues
Try to restore your iOS device two more times while connected with a cable, computer, and network you know are good. Also, confirm your security software and settings are allowing communication between your device and update servers. If you still see the alert when you update or restore, contact Apple support.
Common errors: 1, 10-47, 1002, 1011, 1012, 1014, 1000-1020.
Configure your security software
Check your security software and settings, which can block ports and prevent connection to Apple servers during update and restore.
Common errors: 2, 4, 6, 9, 1000, 1611, 9006, 9807, 9844. Sometimes as a result of this issue, a device might stop responding during the restore process.
Try on another computer.
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Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT201210 Ipod 2nd Generation Update Issue

I can't get my Ipod 2nd gen to update or restore from 4.2.1. How can I get the Ipod to update?

iPod 2nd Generation's most up-to-date iOS is 4.2.1. Cannot update any further than that.

HT4623 Can you update the ipod touch 2nd generation

Can u update the ipod touch 2nd generation,Or do u have to buy a new ipod touch...

iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
Here are the last OS versions for each iPod generation:
An original iPod Touch can run iPhone OS 3.1.3
2G model: maximum iOS 4.2.1
3G model: maximum iOS 5.1.1
4G, 5G can run iOS 6.
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HT4623 The "Software Update" feature is not available in my Ipod 2nd Generation unit while the upgrade option in iTunes keeps on hanging while downloading the upgrade iOS (time out error). So, please tell me how I can upgrade the iOS.

The "Software Update" feature is not available in my Ipod 2nd Generation unit while the upgrade option in iTunes keeps on hanging while downloading the upgrade iOS (time out error). So, please tell me how I can upgrade the iOS.

The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5. The 2G can only go to iOS 4.2.1
Try disabling the computer's security software during the download and update.

HT4205 Can I update my iPod touch 2nd generation with iOS 4.2.1 to restore the iOS to a new and improved iOS? Can I go from iOS 4.2.1 too iOS 5.0.

Can I update my iPod touch 2nd generation with iOS 4.2.1 to restore the iOS to a new and improved iOS? Can I go from iOS 4.2.1 too iOS 5.0.

All you can do is get a newer model iPod. The 2G can only go as high as 4.2.1. Its hardare does not support a higher iOS version

TS3694 how can I update my Ipod touche 2nd generation when I get error(-1)

how can I update my Ipod touche 2nd generation when I get error(-1)
I can't update my Ipod touch 2nd generation I always get the message error -1

Error 1 or -1
This may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.

HT201269 how can i update my ipod itouch 2nd generation

how can i update my ipod itouch ios v4.2.1 to a higher version

I don't think you can update to any higher versions since its an older iPod

I used to be able to download temple run onto my iPod 2nd generation. I then had to restore the iPod but now I can't re-download temple run onto it. It says you need a higher ios number. Is there anything I can do to get it back?

I used to be able to download temple run onto my iPod 2nd generation. I then had to restore the iPod but now I can't re-download temple run onto it. It says you need a higher ios number. This is the same with many other apps as well and not just temple run. Is there anything I can do to get them back?

So, you need an older version of the iOS app, because the current version no longer works on your iPod touch.
If you do regular backups of your hard drive (as you should), such as by using Apple's built-in Time Machine (if you use a Mac), you may find the older version of the app in the backup archive, and restore it (replacing the newer version). They are stored in the iTunes Media folder, in the Mobile Applications sub-folder. You should then be able to sync the older version to your iPod touch.
I can't think of any other way to get it back...
NOTE: An 2nd gen iPod touch can run up to iOS 4.2.1. If your iPod touch is running something earlier, and that is why the app no longer works, you can also consider updating the iPod's iOS.
I use an even older iPhone (original). I avoid this potential problem by aways updating its apps on the iPhone, not in iTunes on the computer. When I do it on the iPhone, it will not download a newer version of an app that won't run on my old iPhone.

How do I update my iPod 3rd generation to iOS 5 so I can get iCloud

How do I update my iPod 3rd generation to iOS 5 so I can get iCloud? My MacBook is out of commission right now so I can't do it that way and I have a thousand songs on my iPod I would like to put on iCloud to transfer to my iPad. How can I make this happen?

Are you sure you really do not have a 2G iPod? Those can only go to 4.2.1
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.

I can not update my ipod nano 2nd. Please held me...

I can not update my ipod nano 2nd. Please held me...

Try the 5 "R's" here > Apple - Support - iPod - iPod nano (2nd generation) Troubleshooting

"can't activate ipod 2nd generation"

My ipod 2nd generation is not working anymore. i use it for 2 years now but since a few days it stopped working. When i connect to my pc with the firewire it charge the battery and it says do not connect but my pc doesnt recognize it. When installed my software again, i had to format the ipod but now the update says it "cant activate the Ipod"
Does anyone knows what can be wrong??
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That doen't work also. But when i restarted the computer with the ipod in the dock and when i logged into windows, the computer saw the ipod as a e drive, and itunes as Ipod van Remco. But when i disconnected the ipod and put it back into the dock nothing happenend. It keeps charging but no e drive and no ipod van remco in itunes. Any idea?

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