HT1353 how to upgdade ipod touch 2nd Gen to lastest iOS?

I have iPod Touch 2nd Generation (Modal : MB528LL) with Version 4.2.1 . How i can upgrade the iOS on this device? Can i upgrade it to iOS5 or higher?

Try using one of these tools:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps. (my recommendation)
Vintapps 3.1.3 - paid app.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
I typed "video streaming" in the search box iOSSearch, and got pages of potentially good apps.
I don't know what sort of setup you have. I have a DVD player with an iPod socket and I can stream videos to my TV with the standard YouTube app. I have a 2nd generation iPod too.

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The problem I was having was due to Apple Mobile Device Services not being installed.
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