Can't update ipod touch(3rd gen) to IOS.

After I click check for update it always sttates that the version of the ipod software(4.2.1) is the current version.
Though I already have downloaded the latest itunes(10.5)...What can I do to update this. I am using windows..

Also knew it after reading other questions.Wrong info about my ipods gen. Thanks anyway!

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    " And essentially this means that Apple is withholding the benefits of iOS 4.2 from what I believe to be a substantial group of Tiger users. Doesn't seem fair, does it?"
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    Hi, I have a old ipod touch 2nd gen. I just did a factory restore and it was restore to iOS 2.2.1. When i click Check for Update in iTune, it says 2.2.1 the current version. How do i get to update the ipod touch to iOS4 ?

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  • Can't Backup iPod Touch 3rd Gen

    In trying to update to OS4.2 and now OS 4.3 (for a month now), I have not been successful because my 3rd generation iPod Touch will not backup. It starts the process of saving the backup file to "Mobile Backups" in the Library for iTunes, but once the status bar completes, there is no file there and my update never occurs - the backup folder is empty. I have tried using other accounts and other Macs, but it never saves the backup. There are no error messages. The process of going through the backup takes 24 hours, but nothing is ever saved. There is plenty of room on the hard drive as well. Any work-arounds, or should I try to "restore?"
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  • Itunes 10.5.2 Freezes when i sync my iPod touch 3rd gen on ios 5

    Hello everyone!
    I have to questions that i hope a member of the apple community can hopefully help me with here they are.
    1. I need a solution that is proven to work either by you or a video of some sort to help me with this issue.
    I have a 3rd gen Ipod Touch (As it says as my title) its currently running ios 5 and itunes running 10.5.2. When i try to Transfer Purchases the Itunes Freezes completely. And as a result i have to open task manager and end process.
    2.Also My Ipod has chosen to freeze every now and again it basically freezes in the state where it looks like i have locked my screen so it like i have just pressed the lock button. So i try pressing the lock button again to see if that works which it didnt after i tried it with the home button and still no luck however it will randomly go back to normal as if it never happened.
    Please could someone answer these two questions it would be apprecicated.
    Regards.
    P.S thanks in advance

    - You will never get a proven solution since there are many many causes of your problems.  Wait, there is a proven solution.  Puchase a new Mac and a new iPod.
    - Try here fore the iTunes problem.  It includes a link for XP
    iTunes for Windows Vista or Windows 7: Troubleshooting unexpected quits, freezes, or launch issues
    - For the iPod problem all yu can do is:
    - A reset. Nothing will be lost.
    Reset iPod touch:  Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Restore the iPod from backup
    - Restore the iPod to factory defaults/new iPod.

  • I've just updated iPod touch 2nd gen to iOS 5 and it keeps crashing

    It just keeps going back to the Apple logo on the black screen and restarts.
    This can happen before any apps have been loaded, or when, it's quite indiscriminate.
    This renders my iPod a paperweight - please help.

    -Try a reset. Nothing is lost:
    Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - You may have to place the iPod in Recovery Mode to allow the restore
    - Also, if you can't fully turn the iPod off (that is required to place the iPod in recovery mode), let the batter fully drain. After charging for at least an hour try the reset and restore again.

  • After upgrading my iPod Touch (3rd Gen) to iOS 5 it restarts itself.

    I've contacted Apple and they said me it's a hardware problem, but it just happened exactly after I've upgraded to iOS5. I've already tried to restore in many ways and it didnt't work. Any other idea?

    Are you sure you have a 3 Gen iPod?  If it is 8gb or 16 gb, it is a 2 gen. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353

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