HT4972 My iPod Touch won't update to iOS 5.

I just recently found my old iPod Touch and it's still on iOS 4.2.1. I want to update to a higher iOS but I can't update it. How can I attempt to do an update with this? Badly need your help.

If it a second gen ipod, as I would guess that it is, then you can only go to 4.2.1
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The following lists the common error messages and their resolution.
iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting
Without more information that is all we can do. You can make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.

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What exactly happens when you connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes? Error message?
If the iPod is not responsive then:
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- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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- 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 on another computer
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Then connect to your computer and update via iTunes
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My iPod touch won't update to iOS 5

iPod touch 3rd gen (32gb) and it has iOS 4.0 as of now. Please help !

I have an iPod Touch 3rd gen (32GB)
You have to update it untill the last version of iOS 4 (4.9.8, I think), so that you'll be able to make it to iOS 5
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My iPod Touch won't update to iOS 5.0.1? It's on one of the iOS 4 updates?

Every time I go on iTunes, I get this window thing that says "New update available for iPod Touch....iOS 5.0.1" but every time I do it, it downloads it and then says "The network connection timed out. Make sure your network settings are correct or try again." There's something wrong, right? I never updated it to iOS 5 so shouldn't it be from my current iOS to iOS 5, not 5.0.1?

iTunes only allows you to update to the latest iOS which is 5.0.1.
Disabling the computer's security software (firewall and antivirus) during the download and update usually resolves the problem.

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My ipod touch is the 4th gen and currently has iOS 5 installed on it. It has 10 GB of free space
Please answer ASAP

You can try a reset.
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Otherwise yo will have to update via iTunes on a computer. Other uses have had to do that.
- fyou update on other than your syncing computer/iTunes library following these instructions. When you restore the iPod it will also be updated.

My 3rd Gen iPod Touch won't update to iOS 5

I'm trying to update my iPod from iOS 4.2 to 5 but I can't seem to get it. For the past week I've been having problems with my iPod, mainly none of the apps I bought, that did not come on, it will not open. I've been told that iOS 5 is compatible with the 3rd generation iTouch but it isn't working for me. Any help?

What happens when you try?
Are you sure it is a 3rd gen?
If it is 8GB, then it is a sceond gen.
Identifying iPod models

My 8gb ipod touch won't update to ios 5

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um i have a 8gb ipod (bought it last year) and i tried to update it to ios 5. when i tried to update it, it kept saying that the software was the latest version (4.2.1).
is there going to be an update or is it something else?
thanks.

If it does not have a camera, yur iPod os a 2G iPod and thos con only go to iOS 4.2.1. To verify see:
Identifying iPod models
3G iPod were only made in 32 and 64 GB models.

HT4623 My old school iPod touch won't update. Does apple mess it's customers over by not allowing updates for older models of the touch? My last update is Ios5. My touch says its up to date. So has my old school touch reached its pinnacle?

My old school iPod touch won't update. Does apple mess it's customers over by not allowing updates for older models of the touch? My last update is Ios5. My touch says its up to date. So has my old school touch reached its pinnacle?

Correct. The 3G iPod does not have the hardware to support an iOS version higher than 5.1.1
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Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
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Try:
- 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.
- Reset all settings
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- Restore from backup. See:
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- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

Ipod touch won't update....

I can't get the ipod touch to backup, update, or even reset. Whats going on, and how do I fix this?

For the iPod not backing up, try moving the existing backup file to a safe location (you can delete after a successful backup) so iTunes has to create an entire new file. It is located here:
iTunes places the backup files in the following places:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: If you do not see the AppData or Application Data folders, you may need to show hidden files (Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7), or iTunes may not be installed in the default location. Show hidden files and then search the hard drive for the Backup directory.

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