HT1414 Any way to update iOS 4.3 on ipod gen 2 so I can actually buy and use apps? Or did my parents just waste 150$ on somthing alot of middle class can't really afford (To buy new iPods... As this is expensive)

Question

My parents, like many middle class people, only make so much money. My old Ipod Nano broke, and my friend was thinking on giving me her Gen 4. My parents had 0 faith in my friend and went out and baught a used GEN2-- and two years of insurance. I cried from joy. As I don't have a phone, this is a great oppertunity to get a texting app and some other cool apps. Or so I thought. I stayed up for a long time last night trying to figure it all out. Sure, I had internet access, but not much else. It said it needed an update for it to be used with the apps, and from what i gathered, it was possible. I keep trying to figure out where to get the update... From what I've heard.. you have to update with them. no buts. My family doesn't have that kind of money, I'm lucky to get my paws on this. I'm worried they just wasted 150 dollars on nothing. Honestly, they make millions and millions of dollars. I don't think it could cost that much to update all the generations, more people would be on board then; not find out that they need to spend 300-400 dollars every time a new one comes out. but no, they need to make more new ipods/phones that arent even that much different.. maybe a bit bigger and with new updates, but honestly... I think that'd take more money than give. I really was exited, but I'm not so sure I should be anymore. What do I do?

Answer 1

That version cannot be upgraded further if it's a 2G model. The 3G model can be upgraded to iOS 5.x.x. You can't have a 2G model because the maximum iOS version is 4.2.1.
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