How do u update a 3rd generation ipod

how to update the 3rd generation ipod

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 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.
Otherwise update via iTunes. You need iTunes 10,5 or later on the computer.

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  • HT4972 how to update my 3rd generation ipod touch

    how do i update my 3rd generation ipod touch?

    If youreally have a 2G iPod those can only go to iOS 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.

  • Everytime I try to update my 3rd generation ipod touch to iOS 5, I get a connection time out error after the software is downloaded?

    Everytime I try to update my 3rd generation Ipod touch to iOS 5, I get a connection timeout message after the software has completely downloaded and is finishing?

    DIsable the computer's security software (antivirus and firewall) during the download and update.

  • Can I update my 3rd generation ipod to ios 7?

    I have an iPod 3rd generation. Can I update to iOS 7
    At the moment, I have iOS 5.1.1 and it says it is up to date.
    Please Help Me

    I am referring to my 3rd generation ipod - can you tell me if something is wrong?
    I have my iPod and it charges to 100% and tells me to unplug it.
    I do and go on it - no WiFi and the lowest brightness and within 10 minutes it goes down to 20% - 5 minutes later and it loses charge and I have to plug it in again.
    Is there something wrong with my iPod

  • How can i use my 3rd Generation iPod as a portable harddrive for files...

    now that i have a brand new 5th Generation 60Gig iPod, i want to use my old 3rd Generation iPod as a portable storage devise for files and whatever else. not for listening to music anymore. what do i have to do to make this so?
    i can just go ahead and use the firewire cable that came with it right? and will i actually be able to upload files to it, and then download them again? like word documents and photo files or spreadsheet or whatever?
    will it be cross platform then? meaning will i be able to take it to my friends pc (i use a mac) and download my resume or spreadsheet or whatever else to his machine (of course i would have to use the usb cable then).
    know what i mean? i want to use this think like an external harddrive.
    please advise.
    iBook and Macbook Pro   Mac OS X (10.3)   and OSX 10.4 on the MBP

    i think ipods are generally set to enable disc mode, so you can use it as a storage device, by default (if yours isnt, plug your ipod in, and go into options to select enable disc mode). just connect the ipod with whatever cord it came with to your computer, then look into the m.. is it called "my harddrive" or "harddrive"? and you should see the ipod connected there on the left side of the window with "network" and "music" etc. if you click on the ipod icon, you can drag and drop files into your ipod just as you would any other folder and use it as a harddrive.
    the tricky thing is using it for both pc and mac. i think if its formatted for a pc, you can use it on both macs and pcs. but if you have it formatted for a mac, then only macs can read it.
    so if you want to use it on your friends pc as well, format your ipod on a pc first so you can use it on both platforms.
    chris

  • How do you upgrade a 3rd generation iPod to ios 4.3

    Please help me find out this answer!!

    I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 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.

  • How do I update my 4th generation iPod there is no software button

    How do I update my iPod classic when there is no software button in settings-general?
    I Have googled it but everyone assumes there is a software button !!!

    The iPod Classic has no Wifi, so no internet connection, and as such no way to update form within itself.
    To update the software on an iPod classic you must connect the iPod to a computer running iTunes.
    From the iPod Classic Manual:
    Updating and restoring iPod software
    You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod software.
    It’s recommended that you update iPod classic to use the latest software. You can also restore the software, which puts iPod classic back to its original state.
    •If you choose to update, the software is updated, but your settings and songs aren’t affected.
    • If you choose to restore, all data is erased from iPod classic, including songs, videos, files, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. All iPod classic settings are restored to their original state.
    Update or restore iPod classic:
    1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from http://www.apple.com
    2 Connect iPod classic to your computer.
    3 In iTunes, select iPod classic in the device list and click Summary. The Version section tells you whether iPod classic is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.
    4 Click Update to install the latest version of the software.
    5 If necessary, click Restore to restore iPod classic to its original settings (this erases all data from iPod classic). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
    https://www.apple.com/support/ipodclassic/

  • 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.

  • HT1222 Why can't i update my 3rd generation ipod touch?

    Why can't i update my ipod touch 3rd generation

    Very vague.  Almost impossible to guess since you provide no info at all about your issue.
    What have you tried?
    What happened?
    It is a second gen ipod touch?  If it is an 8gigabyte then it is a second gen
    Identifying iPod models

  • How to update my 1st Generation iPod Touch

    How can I update my first generation iPod touch to iOS 4.3 if it's updated currently to iOS 4.2.1?
    I tied going to iTunes and checking for an update, but it tells me that it's updated to the current version.
    Can I update the iOS 4.2.1 to 4.3 without payments?

    You can't. That is the last version for that model, which is a 2nd Generation:
    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

  • How do I transfer purchases from my new iPad to my 3rd generation iPod touch?

    I bought a couple albums on my new iPad. I went to transfer the purchases onto my 3rd generation iPod touch but, even signed into my iTunes account, it seems to have no idea there were any purchases. It will, however, show obviously purchased items on my iPod but that's it. I have easily transferred items from my iPod touch to my iPad and the iTunes on my PC but cannot get it to go from my iPad to the iPod. I'm thinking I might need to update iTunes on my iPod but I'm not sure how to do that, if that's even the issue. 

    You can redownload iTunes purchases directly to an iDevice by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    With iTunes 10.3 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later, you can download your previous purchases directly to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer.
    Otherwise you will have to do it via iTunes:
    iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
    then sync with iTunes.

  • 3rd Generation iPod version update

    I have a 3rd generation iPod touch(I've checked already), would it be possible for me to update to the LATEST (iOS 5 I think...) version? If so, how?

    Yeah its been going tup to 5.1.1 only. A friend sent me to this website: http://www.macworld.com/article/1163339/update_ipodtouch.html
    What do you think of it?

  • Can someone tell me how to backup my 3rd generation ipod touch?

    I have a 64GB 3rd generation ipod touch. I have been  trying for the past two days to back it up to my laptop but it will not work. I have heard that if i update it without backing it up it will delete everything on my ipod and I really dont want to do that unless it is a last resort. Should I just update it and start from scratch or keep trying? Please someone help me .

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

  • I have a 3rd generation iPod Touch and just did the update to IOS 5. Now I can't connect to my Netgear wifi router. My iPhone connects fine along with all of my other laptops etc. I have the router set with WPA-PSK [TKIP] security and an access list.

    I have a 3rd generation iPod Touch and just did the update to IOS 5. Now I can't connect to my Netgear wifi router. My iPhone connects fine along with all of my other laptops etc. I have the router set with WPA-PSK [TKIP] security and an access list. I've confirmed the mac address is included on that list and that the password is correct. Under choses netwrok I select the network and it just goes into a spin. I have tried removing the password and the access list settings and it still will not complete the connection to the router thus no internet access. The routers firmware is also up to date. This thing worked fine before this update and I've already tried to restore from backup. Any ideas or is the wifi nic bad in this thing with the new apple firmware update? Any fix?

    Thanks Bob, I don't know why but it all of a sudden worked a few days later. It's a mystery but at least problem solved.

  • My computer no longer seesmy 3rd generation ipod nano.  after following the on line directions to re-install I get a message it is ok to discinnect instead of do not disconnect.  how to I get the ipod back onto my computer?

    my computer no longer seesmy 3rd generation ipod nano.  after following the on line directions to re-install I get a message it is ok to discinnect instead of do not disconnect.  how to I get the ipod back onto my computer?

    Hello rh3362,
    I would start with this:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1369
    Hope this helps.
    ~Julian

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