HT4623 Why isn't the option "software update" In my general settings on my Ipod 4 generation? I want to update to iOS 5 but cannot.

Why won't my ipod 4 generation update to iOS 5. It doesn't even have the "software update" In my general settings! Please Explain how i can update it. My ipod is 4th generation so it should update shouldn't it? I really want iOS 5 so i can get a new app i need. help!

" It doesn't even have the "software update" In my general settings!"
Becasue this is only a feature  in IOS 5.  If you do not have ios 5, then you cannot updat from the ipod.
Open itunes, connect ipod.  It will prompt you to update.

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