HT4623 My iPod doesn't show "software update" in the settings? What do I do?

I want to update my iPod to iOS5 but when I go toy settings I don't have the option of software update. How can I upgrade it??

- Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer by
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer
- Transfer other music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here:
Copy music
- You can also redownload iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPOd under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up
- Restore the iPod from that backup. This will also update the iOS.

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  • HT4623 My iPod doesn't have, software update in the general settings and I don't know how to get iOS 5. I'm so confused! How do I do it then?!?!

    My iPod will not update! In the settings it doesn't have software update and I don't know last time it was updated! I need help because I want this to be updated! Somebody please help!

    To update
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    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

  • HT4623 My iPad does not show "software update" under "General" settings.  So I cannot update to IOS 6.1.3.  How do I update my operating system?

    My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings.  How do I update to the latest IOS 6.1.3 without this prompt?

    JudithKimball2013 wrote:
    My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings...
    That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
    You have iOS 4... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    OR...
    Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
    If an Update Appears Install it...
    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
    How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  • HT4623 my ipod doesn't display "software update" in settings

    I have an ipod touch 3rd generation, and want to update it.  When I go into my settings, then to general, there is not a "software update" option.  Can I change that?  or is it because my itouch is too old?

    See:
    iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later
    You need itunes 10.5 or later on your computer.

  • HT4623 My iPhone doesn't show software update under general info

    Can someone help me?

    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

  • HT4623 My phone doesn't show software update mode. Why?

    I have I phone 4. Want to upgrade to IOS6. When I go to general. It does not show me any upgrade button to install. Why?

    Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
    It only appears on iOS 5 or newer. Connect your iPhone to the PC or Mac and iTunes will ask you to update to the most recent version

  • HT4623 My iPad doesn't show software update tab

    Am I screwed!?

    Go back to the article you asked this question from, ignore the instructions for updating it wirelessly, scroll down, and follow those for updating it from iTunes on a computer.
    (85677)

  • HT4972 My Ipod touch's version is 2.2.1 it doesn't have "Software update" on the Settings. I also tried updating the latest software on iTunes but it won't update to iOS 4 or later version.

    when I clicked iTunes Check for Update it says- This version of the the iPod software (2.2.1) is the current version. Please help..is it possible to update the latest version?

    You have a 1G (original iPod touch). those can only go to iOS 3.1.3 that you get here;
    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage

  • I have an iPod touch 4th gen that is in iOS 6.1 it's showing another update in the settings for iOS 6.1.6 but even if I wait for more than 30mins it won't show. Can anyone help me. Thank you and Godbless

    I have an iPod touch 4th gen that is in iOS 6.1 it's showing another update in the settings for iOS 6.1.6 but even if I wait for more than 30mins it won't show. Can anyone help me. Thank you and Godbless

    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Power off and then back on your router
    .- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
    - Try when connected to another network
    - Update via iTunes on a computer.

  • I have an iPhone 5 with LTE 4G but doesn't show this option in the settings.Can you help me please.

    I have an iPhone 5 with LTE 4G but doesn't show this option in the settings.Can you help me please.

    Ask your carrier. No one here works for Apple, represents Apple or Speaks for Apple, thus no one here can answer your question.

  • HT4623 I have an iPad 3.2 Model MB292X and it doesn't have Software Updates under the General Settings so how do I download latest ios software?

    I have an iPad 3.2 Model MB292X and it doesn't have "Software Updates" section under General Settings.  How do I update my ios settings?  Help!

    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    Also read the instructions from the section entitled "Update your device using iTunes" at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
    Information regarding transferring purchases from your iDevice to iTunes on your syncing computer can be found at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1848

  • HT4623 My iPod don't have software update link under general menu? How do you update the latest version

    My iPod don't have software update link under general tab How do you update the latest version?

    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 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

  • HT4972 Why does my iPad not show software updates in general settings

    Why would an iPad version 4.3.5 not show software updates in general settings

    because it was not there before iOS5.  iOS5 is the first that can incrementally update the iOS on the idevice directly. The older versions must be updated via iTunes.

  • HT4972 How come my iPad does not have software update in the settings?

    Help, my iPad does not have software update available in settings, how do I update?

    The option to update without the computer (Over the air) was made available with iOS 5. If your iDevice is using a version of iOS lower than 5, you will need to use iTunes on your syncing computer to perform the upgrade. Use the Apple link below as a guide for the upgrade.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

  • Why does my iPad 2 not list software updates in the settings?

    My iPad 2 does not give an option for software updates in the general settings.

    Because it's running an iOS version prior to 5.0. The next update needs to be installed from iTunes on a computer, and if possible, the one the device normally syncs with.
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