How do I update my ipod gen 2?

how do I download an update for ipod touch gen 2?

Connect your iPod with iTunes and let iTunes search for an update. Note that the highest version for the Touch 2G is 4.2.1. If you already have this version, you can't update.

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  • HT4623 HOW CAN YOU UPDATE AN IPOD GEN 2 TO 5.0??

    I have a Ipod generation 2 that has 4.2.1 installed I would like the latest version... Is there anyway to do this??

    Sorry, 4.2.1 is the highest possible.

  • HT4623 I have a Gen 4 Ipod Touch, it is still running with IOS 4. When i go to my settings and select General there is no Software Update button to choose from. How do i update my Ipod to the new IOS system?

    I have a Gen 4 Ipod Touch, it is still running with IOS 4. When i go to my settings and select <General> there is no <Software Update> button to choose from. How do i update my Ipod to the new IOS system?

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

  • When i try to update software for my 3rd Gen iPod Touch to version 5 i get the message 'This version of iTunes (9.2.1) is the current version'. My Mac OS is 10.4.11. How can I update the iPod software?

    When i try to update the software for my 3rd Gen iPod Touch to version 5 i get the message 'This version of iTunes (9.2.1) is the current version'. My Mac OS is 10.4.11. How can I update the iPod software?

    The later iOSs requires at least OSX 10.5.8 for the Mac.  You need iTunes 10.5 but 10.4.11 only goes to 9.x.. 10.5.8 is a paid upgrade.
    Are you sure that you have a 3G iPod?  If it is 8 or 16 GB it is a 2G and those can only go to 4.2.1 (also requires 10.5.8 or later). A 32 GB can be either  2G or 3G. To identify yours:
    Apple - Support - Check Your Service and Support Coverage
    Identifying iPod models

  • HT4623 How do I update my 4th Gen iPod if it doesn't give me an option to do it on the general settings?

    How do I update my 4th Gen iPod if it doesn't give me an option to do it on the general settings?

    Read the second half of the article you linked

  • HT1353 how do i update a second gen ipod touch

    how do i update a second gen ipod touch

    If you have iOS 4.2 that's as far as it will go. You need a newer iPod if you want a newer iOS version.

  • HT4623 how do I update my 1st gen ipod software? I'm unable to download new apps.

    How do I update my 1st gen ipod touch software? I'm unable to downlod new apps?

    I do not understand how to update the ipod touch. On my iphone 4 you can go under settings and then software and check your software and then update if needed. This ipod 1st gen does not have this under settings. I'm trying to update the software so that it can down load more current apps.

  • How can i update my ipod 3g to the iOS5 software?

    how can i update my ipod 3g to the iOS5 software?

    bobjbkln wrote:
    .... t it is unlikely that someone with a 2G 32 gb iPod would think that they had a 3G, because Apple stopped selling the 2G 32g iPod when the 3G came out.
    If only that were true! There have even been cases (in these discussion pages) of people believing they have a 4th gen Touch but it turns out it was a 2nd gen Touch.

  • How do i update my ipod 4th generation into ios 6?

    How can I update my ipod touch 4th generation 4.2.1 into ios 6. I have installed the latest version of iTunes on my computer, then I connected my ipod to it. However, I tunes is saying that ios8 is the latest update, and I want to update to ios 6. How do I solve this problem?

    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.

  • Steps to put itunes (50 gb) on external drive and delete from imac.  How would I update my ipods and ipad from the external drive if I do this

    I am planning to put itunes library on external hard drive. My Imac is running out of room and itunes is 50+ gb of music.
    What steps do I take to do this.  Also, if I do so, how do I update my ipods and my ipad 2.  I do back up my files with time machine.  This would be a completely separate new external hard drive.  Thanks in advance for any help.

    Two ways:
    1. After transferring to the external drive create an alias to the iTunes Music folder on the external drive.  Copy the alias into your Home folder.  Rename the alias to "iTunes Music."  Delete the alias from the external drive.
    2. In the iTunes preferences click on the Advanced icon in the toolbar.  You should see a field labeled, "iTunes Media Folder Location."  Click on the Change button and select the /iTunes Music/ folder on the external drive.

  • How do I update my ipod touch with my  new email address for my  itunes account?

    How do I update my ipod touch with my new email address for my itunes account?  I recently changed my email address and updated it on my itunes account but now my ipod keeps asking me for the password associated with my old email address.

    I did this and I still get a error message about either the
    password or the email account is incorrect!

  • HT5312 When I got my Ipod Touch 3 years ago, my mum set up an Apple ID in her name & email address. I have since got an Ipad & set up my own Apple ID. How can I update my Ipod to my Apple ID? I would like to sync the Ipad and Ipod, but cant get past this

    When I got my Ipod Touch 3 years ago, my mum set up an Apple ID in her name & email address. I have since got an Ipad & set up my own Apple ID. How can I update my Ipod to my Apple ID? I would like to sync the Ipad and Ipod, but cant get past this ID problem?

    Hi AnnieAnneok,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    The articles below may be able to help you with this.
    Click on the links to see more details and screenshots. 
    First, I would suggest you backup your iPod touch and transfer purchases to your computer:
    iOS: How to back up and restore your content
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766
    Confirm your Apple ID is set up and updated with the correct information:
    Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5622
    Then, in Settings on your iPod touch, sign out of your iCloud Account and your iTunes Store account and sign back in with the correct Apple ID.
    Using your Apple ID for Apple services
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4895
    Cheers,
    Judy

  • What does error -3259 mean? How can i update my ipod touch to the new ios 5?

    I been updating my ipod touch 4 software to the new ios 5 all day. i tried disabling my security programs and firewall, different download programs and reinstalling iTunes, and restarting my ipod touch. But for each attempt i get a different error. i went to the Specific update and restore errror code page and got a reason for each error except for error -3259. Basically my question is: 1. How can i update my ipod software to io5 and 2. What is the reason behind error -3259?

    Connect it to iTunes on a computer and update it from there. Note that the second generation iPod touch(which includes 8GB models sold at the same time as the third generation ones) can't be updated past 4.2.1.
    (71380)

  • The computer i syncd my ipod to is no longer usable..so how do i update my ipod

    the computer i syncd my ipod to is no longer useable..so how do i update my ipod touch without losing everything?

    Follow these instructions. When you restore from backup as the article says your iPod will also be updated.
    Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive: Apple Support Communities

  • TS1538 how do i update the ipod touch

    how do i update the ipod touch

    To update
    Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes
    iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    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)
    A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With 1OSX 10.4.11 you can only go to iTunes 9.X which gets you as high as iOS 4.1
    A 3G to 5.1.1  Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
    A 4G to 6  Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later
    Identifying iPod models

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