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.

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If your iPod is currently running iOS 4.2.1, that suggests that it is in fact a 2nd generation Touch, not 4th. If I recall correctly, the 4th gen Touch came with iOS 5 on it.
To check whether your iPod is 2nd gen, look on the back at the etched text (you may need a magnifying glass). If it states Model No. A1288, then it's a second generation Touch, which cannot be updated beyond iOS 4.2.1
Alternatively, if you connect your Touch to your iTunes Library (on your computer) and use the Check for Updates feature on the Device/Summary pane. If it comes back and states "your iPod is up to date", then there are no updates for it.

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I want to update my ipod 3rd Generation to ios 5, but when i update it then the statement ' you must transfer purchased items to the itunes library' i have tried to back it up and lets me, but then it wont let me update because of my purchase items what do i do?

Transfer them by:
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

How do i update a ipod 1st generation ?

How do I update a ipod 1st generation or 2nd generation ? MB528LL

A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
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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!

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You have to hook it up to a computer and update it to ios 5 and then there will be a "software update" button.

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How do I update an Ipod 4.3 with IOS5 or IOS6?

See:
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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.
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I'm trying to update my ipod to the ios 5 software and I have itunes 10.5 but it's not even giving me a choice to update. It says my ipod is already up to date with the latest version but my software version is 4.2.1.

Do not update your ipod 3Gen to 5.0 the Wi-Fi will not work and the the bluetooth.
On my ipod in setting ill see no wifi and that *****!

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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:
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Check for hardware issues
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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.
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Try on another computer.
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Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
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