How come the 2nd generation ipod touch cant get updates?

I can't customize my background of my ipod and get the new firmware update ios5 Update!

Because it doesn't meet the minimum system requirements such as the processor and RAM.

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How do you update the 2nd generation ipod touch to get IOS 4.3?

My niece sold me her second generation ipod touch so I could give it to my five-year old for christmas. I was so excited to give it to him, until I tried to start loading apps. It kept saying that I needed IOS 4.3. How do I get that on this ipod? This was going to be his BIG gift because obviously I don't want to buy a five-year old a brand new ipod touch. I will be so upset and disappointed if I can't use this...

Sorry, the 2nd generation iPod Touch can not be upgraded beyond iOS 4.2.1.

So you cant update the 2nd Generation ipod touch anymore?

So you cant update the 2nd Generation ipod touch anymore?

I must voice my total dissatisfaction here.
My iPod touch 2nd gen is less than 3 years old - it can't run the latest iOS, My G5 tower at home can't run the latest OS. I am a .mac user (I have been since it started) but I can't migrate to iCloud and the .mac service is being deprecated. Everything is considered too old to update.
Well - I can update in fact - if I buy a new Mac and a new iPod. This means essentially throwing away my old Apple hardware (again - I have 8 old Macs in the basement). I'm pretty sick of finding myself in this situation. I run both Macs and PCs - one of my development PCs here is still running WIndows 98 very well!
So what I am likely to do is cancel all my Apple services and mothball all my Apple products, as I can't really afford the luxury of upgrading all my hardware (over £2500) just so my calendars and contacts will sync across my devices. I'm likely to migrate to Windows to do this. Painful.
Shameful behaviour from Apple in this age of concern over excess consumption and excess waste production. You've lost (another) long-term Apple devotee and evangelist.

Is the 2nd generation ipod touch compatible with ios5?

Is the 2nd generation ipod touch compatible with ios5?

No, it is not.
EOL should end with iOS 4.2

I have the first generation ipod touch it's updated to the iOS 3.1.3. Anytime I try to download an app it says it needs to have iOS 4.3. We want to download apps for my daughter. Does anyone know of any children's apps for the iOS 3.1.3

I have the first generation ipod touch it's updated to the iOS 3.1.3. Anytime I try to download an app it says it needs to have iOS 4.3. We want to download apps for my daughter. Does anyone know of any children's apps for the iOS 3.1.3

Any joy ? I'm having same problem. Just bought two for my twins birthday and I think it was a big mistake!!!! Thanks

How can a 2nd generation iPod Touch access the Cloud?

I am a MobileMe user with a 2nd generation iPod Touch and a Macbook. I do not have an iPhone. I have upgraded iTunes to 10.5 and want to upgrade my iPod Touch to ios5 so I can be ready to switch to the cloud when MobileMe expires for my email, calendars, contacts, etc.—but nothing happens when I plug the iPod Touch into my computer. Can I download ios5 some other way? If not, how will I be able to access the Cloud when MobileMe quits?

You can only upgrade 3rd Generation and 4rth generation iPod touches to IOS-5, sorry, see this page on the compatability: http://www.apple.com/ios/features.html

Just found my lost from 2008 2nd generation ipod touch. cant update error occurs every time. fix?

while moving out i found my ipod that i lost back in 2008 so it obviously hasnt been updated since. but now it wont allow me to update. i even erased and reset the ipod to factory and still cant update. am i stuck with ios2.12 or is there something i can do to at least update it to the last available update for the 2nd generation ipod?

What does the error message say?
Are you sure you have a 2G iPod? The 2G iPod has an internal speaker and volume buttons on the upper left edge while the 1G does not. The 1G can only go to iOS 2.1.2 via iTunes and as high as 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

Help my 2nd generation ipod touch won't update to the 4.2.1 os

I have a 2nd generation ipod touch that will not finish the restore step in the update for 4.2.1. How can I fix this? I am setting this up for my 6 year old to be able to play some apps and maybe a movie or two. Please help with easy steps to follow. Thank you

What exactly happens when you try?
Error message?
If it just freezes at what step (what is listed in status bar)?

My 2nd generation ipod touch almost completes update of version 4 then error code 3259. any advice to help. Seems to download but problem when processing

2nd generation ipod touch shows error message 3259 when trying to update with version 4 software from itunes. Looks as though downloading update but problem when processing. Any advice? thanks

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iTunes Store reporting error - 3259

HT4623 PLEASE HELP! I have the first generation ipod touch and cannot update the software.

I have the first generation ipod touch with the ios 3.01. I cannot find a way to update the software because I can no longer download apps or really do anything with it. Please help.

The 1G iPod can only go as high as 3.1.3

HT4759 how to upgrade 2nd generation ipod touch

how do i upgrade my 2nd generation ipod touch

See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
     Device                                       iOS Verson
iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4                                      iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 5                                      iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 6.1.x
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad 3                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad 4                                          iOS 6.1.x
iPad Mini                                     iOS 6.1.x
=====================================
Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
Upgrading iOS
   1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch
   2. iPhone Support
   3. iPod Touch Support
   4. iPad Support
     a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5
          Tap Settings > General > Software Update
     If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,
     then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.
     b. If you are still using iOS 4 — Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.
     c. Resolving update problems
        1. iOS - Unable to update or restore
        2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

HT1353 I have the 2nd generation IPOD touch. I have always been able to use apps such as Facebook and Pinterest. However now it says I must have IOS 4.3 update requirement bit when I check for updates on ITunes when hooked up to computer says updates co

My IPod touch 2nd generation always was fine with apps such as Facebook and Pinterest but now they say it needs updates IOS 4.3 but when hooked up says updates are complete and now I can't use some apps like Facebook.

To my knowledge the second gen iPod touch cannot update past 4.2.1. App developers are probably requiring newer versions of iOS for their newest apps. Sorry, but your device is becoming incompatible.

Will Apple someday make iOS5 available to the 2nd generation iPod Touch?

I know that iOS5 will only be available to 3rd and 4th generation iPod Touches. Is it possible that Apple can develop a slightly down-graded version that has some of the new features so that users with 1st and 2nd generations can enjoy them?

cy97 wrote:
I know that iOS5 will only be available to 3rd and 4th generation iPod Touches. Is it possible that Apple can develop a slightly down-graded version that has some of the new features so that users with 1st and 2nd generations can enjoy them?
I believe the "slightly down-graded" version of iOS 5 would be iOS 3 or iOS 4.
Stedman

How much is the 2nd generation ipod touch

how much is the new ipod

apple does not sell ipod touch 2Gs any more but you can find some on ebay or some other buy/sell website.

Is there a reason why you cannot update further than a 4.2.1 on the 2nd generation ipod touch?

I have an iPod touch that is 2nd Generation. I have seen that you cannot update past a 4.2.1. I want to know why. Why can you not update further?
I feel many Apple users get very disappointed in the way the system works. They pay so much for the products and it only gets them so far. it is ridiculous.
I will NOT proceed to buy Apple products if I am going to continue to be disappointed when promised so much.

I understand where you're coming from. It's really frustrating, because without the latest iOS version its hard to get practically every app because Apple says that the iPod's version is incompatible or that we don't have the newest version. It hard because I feel like I'm not getting the most out of my iPod. But maybe Apple will be able to fix things later on down the road.

How come the 2nd generation ipod touch cant get updates?

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