How to do a software update on an ipod touch

I need to figure out how to do a software update on an ipod touch. No software update button like my iPhone 4

To update
The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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 OSX 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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  • I purchased the newest software update for my ipod touch 1st generation and it is saying it is it will now begin download but the status bar doesn't even appear? How can I start the download?

    I purchased the newest software update for my ipod touch 1st generation and it is saying it is it will now begin download but the status bar doesn't even appear? How can I start the download?

    Well first off you shouldn't have had to pay for a download (just an assumption from the word "purchased".
    If you are trying to install iOS 5 on your iPod touch, it won't work they arent compatible. I suggest checking what version of software you are trying to install and posting it in this forum so people can have a better understanding.

  • HT4962 Any ideas how to get my software updated on my IPOD 3rd Generation when my computer times out?  I have tried several times and it appears to take 30 plus hours. How Frustrating, not to mention the kids are too!

    Any ideas how to get my software updated on my IPOD 3rd Generation when my computer times out?  I have tried several times and it appears to take 30 plus hours. How Frustrating, not to mention the kids are too!

    If the iTunes purchases are not in your iTunes library you can redownload them by:
    Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
    If you restore from backup, not that synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup and thus if those items are not in the iTunes library they can't be restored to the iPod during the latter part of the restore process.

  • I just downloaded a new software update to my ipod touch and now my ipod is frozen with a screen picture of music round blue symbol and an arrow displaying a cable connection. I received a message saying that the download was not successful.

    I just downloaded a new software update to my ipod touch and now the ipod and screen are frozen. I received a message that the download was not successful and now my screen is showing the blue round itunes symbol with an arrow pointing to the symbol and shows a cable below it. I have tried the restart of pushing the two buttons together and waiting 10 seconds for the apple symbol which appears and then go backs to the same stuck symbol. My computer is not recognizing the ipod either and will not connect. What needs to be done?  Thanks.

    Try manually placin the iPod in Recovery Mode and restore via iTunes.
    Next try DFU mode and restore
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

  • Hi ive just done a software update on my ipod touch i backed evrything up first like it tells you but when i connect it to the computer now it wont copy my music or apps to my ipod i do a sync but it dosent copy my media can anyone help

    ive just done a software update on my ipod touch i backed everything up first like it told me to but now when i connect my ipod to the computer it wont restore my music librery or apps to the ipod ive tryed to sync it several times but it still dosnt work can anyone help please

    Follow the instructions to the letter here >    iPhone and iPod touch: Unable to update or restore

  • HT4623 i dont see a software update in my ipod touch settings

    my ipod touch says update to required to iOS 5. instruction says go to settings and cick software update. But I dont see that option on my setting. how can i update my ipod touch? I appreciate your help.

    To update
    The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
    Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
    iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
    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)       
    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
    A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With OSX 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

  • Are there any software updates for the ipod touch 1st generation?

    I can't download any apps I want because the software isn't compatible!

    Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)

  • Having trouble with software update today for ipod touch

    I connected my touch to my WindowXP machine today and itunes indicated there was an update for the device (1.1.2...i believe). I was already running the latest version of itunes. The touch update downloaded and then ran for a long time but never seemed to finish. Eventually (i left it for at least 30 minutes), I disconnected and the screen indicated I needed to connect it itunes.
    I get an error that the unit is in recovery mode and needs to be restored, but that operation never completes either....runs indefinitely and never completes. Looking online, I found a method to reset the touch by holding down both buttons, but that doesn't help either. I never get the normal touch interface just the picture onscreen to reconnect it to itunes.
    During the restore process, I get the apple logo and the little circle motion that turns (like an hourglass, but not that shape) but nothing ever happens beyond that.

    Try:                                               
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on           
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - Try another cable              
    - Try on another computer                                                       
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

  • HT4623 how to get ios 7 update for my ipod touch

    I have an Ipod touch. My device has not updated to IOS 7. I have WIFI. How can I download it to my Ipod touch, If it has not shown up on the device? There is nothing showing on General settings. How can i get the update if it is not showing on my device?    My Ipod touch is iOS 6.1.5 now. That was the only update I got on my Ipod Touch.
    Thank you,
    mida614

    Only if you have an iPod 5. iOS 7 requires 512MB of RAM, and sadly only the iPod 5 has 512MB of RAM. If you have a iPod 4 or earlier iOS 7 is not an option. If you check your iPod and it states your iPod iOS is current then you are at your max. Hope this helps, Good luck.

  • I can't do software update on my iPod touch 3

    Plz someone help me
    When I tried to update it come up "software update failed An error occurred downloading iOS 6.1.3"
    what should I do?
    (By the way my version is 5.1.1)

    Ipod touch 3rd gen can only go to 5.1.1

  • Hi, I tried installing the new software update to my iPod touch this morning, got an error message that I could not finish installing it, and now my iPod is completely unresponsive, please help? It won't respond when I plug it into iTunes or anything.

    Hi, thank you for helping me! Every time I plug it into the USB port of my computer, there is an image on my iPod touch that shows a USB cord and tells me to plug it into iTunes, but it is completely unresponsive. I have tried holding the home and power buttons simultaneously for 15 seconds, and that does not do anything either. Any ideas? Thank you so much!

    Do you remeber the exact (or close to it) wording of the error message?
    Try manually placing the iPod in Recovery mode and then try to restore
    Next try DFU mode.
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    You can also try another computer  to help determine if you have an iPod or computer problem.

  • HT3639 please help, I have paid for a software update from my ipod touch 2.2.1 to 3.1.1, but it does not want to update - I have tried several times but to no avail. Many thanks, Jon

    Hi I have an ipod touch 2.2.1 which I have bought an update for - 3.1.1 but it wont let me update it - can anybody avise me what to to please?

    If you want/need help, start by providing some details.
    We're not mind readers.  Provide the exact error message.

  • Will iOS 6.1.3 on the iPod Touch 4th generation ever get a software update for the iPod Touch 4th Generation

    Will iOS 6.1.3 on the iPod Touch 4th generation ever get a software update

    Not likely
    All the iOS devices compatible (iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, and 5G iPod touch) with iOS 7 have at least 512 MB of memory. The 4G iPod only has 256 MB

  • HT4962 how do i download iOS 5 Software Update for my iPod touch please

    need to get my ipod running

    To update:
    iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad
    A 1G iPod can go to iOS 3.1.3
    A 2G to 4.2.1
    A 3G to 5.1.1
    A 4G to 6
    Identifying iPod models

  • I am getting this error: "There was a problem downloading i0S 3.3.3 Software Update for an iPod touch". An unknown error occurred (8288)."

    I have a first gen iPod running on 2.2.1 that will not upate to 3.3.1. after purchasing the update from Apple. How do I get a refund or, if possible actually get it to update?  I'd like to be able to use some new apps like Netflix and Facebook, but most apps now require newer at least 3.3.1.

    - Try uninstalling iTunes version 10.5 and instlaling 10.4. You will have to Google to find it.
    - Otherwise contact iTunes:
    Apple - Support - iTunes Store - Contact Us

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