I am trying to update my sons iPod-.I do have a Mac desktop.But I am not sure how to update his iPod?

I am trying to update my sons generation 4 iPod…i do know that there is a way to update his iPod to iOS 6.I do have a Mac Desktop.Could someone please help me ??!! Is there a way to hook it up to my Mac Desktop and update?

Update it from iTunes on a computer as described at the bottom of this article; there isn't a Software Update option in General on iOS versions prior to 5.0. It can only be updated directly to the newest iOS release supported by the device’s hardware, which is iOS 6.1.6 for a fourth generation iPod touch.
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HT4972 I have an Ipod touch version 4.2.1 and the instructions do not detail how to update to iOS 5. Can you help with me step by step instructions.

I have an Ipod touch version 4.2.1 and the instructions do not detail how to update to iOS 5. Can you help me with step by step instructions.

iOS 4.2.1 suggests that you may have 2nd generation Touch, which cannot be updated past iOS 4.2.1
Check http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353 for help in identifying your model. A quicker method may be to check the back casing. If your iPod has Model No.A 1288 etched into it, then it's a 2nd gen Touch.
Assuming that you are using the latest version of iTunes (today, that is 10.6.3), to check if your iPod can be updated, connect it to your iTunes and look on the Device/Summary pane. Select Check for Updates. If there is one, you will see a message telling you that and how to install it. However, if you see a message saying that your iPod is up-to-date, then it cannot be updated.

HT1766 I want to update to IOS 5, it says I have to backup first, but I do not see how to do that

I want to update to IOS 5, it says I have to backup first, but I do not see how to do that

If you connect the iPad to your computer's iTunes you can force a backup of it by right-clicking the iPad 'Device' on the left-hand sidebar of iTunes and selecting 'Backup' (on iTunes 11 you can enable the left-hand sidebar via option-command-S on a Mac, control-S on a PC)
Before starting the update you should copy any purchases off it to your computer via File > Devices > Transfer Purchases. You may also want to copy photos and any important documents off the iPad as well e.g. via the file sharing section at the bottom of the device's apps tab when connected to iTunes, via wifi, email, dropbox etc - they should be included in the backup, but it's best to have a copy of them outside of the backup just in case.
Then start the update by selecting the iPad on the left-hand sidebar, and on the Summary tab on the right-hand side clicking the Check For Updates button
Updating to iOS 5+ : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
A first gen iPad will be updated to iOS 5.1.1

I had to download my Itunes again after my laptop crashed. I see my ipod but I do not know how to move my ipod library to the new itunes library

I had to reload my itunes after my laptop crashed. I see my Ipod but I do not know how to get my Ipod library into my new Itues library?

See this older post from another forum member Zevoneer covering the different methods available for moving content from your iPod back over to your PC.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2452022?start=0&tstart=0
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There ' is a panel that sayscopy' preparing to duplicate to "desktop". I clicked stop three days and it still trying to stop. Tried to 'force quit' does not show up, looked in activity monitor but i am not sure how it is listed. I am new to the mac world.

there is panel in the upper right corner of my screen that says 'copy' preparing to duplicate to "desktop". I clicked stop three days ago and it is still trying to stop. Tried to 'force quit' does not show up in finder, looked in activity monitor but i am not sure how it is listed. I am new to the mac world.

Force quit/Restart the Finder.
Then for safety...
Bootup holding CMD+r, or the Option/alt key to boot from the Restore partition & use Disk Utility from there to Repair the Disk, then Repair Permissions.

My iTunes says that there is a problem with my ipod and i have to restore it, but i bought songs on my itunes on my ipod not on the itunes on the computer so i have not transfered purchases and now it wont let me how doi restore without losingmy newsongs

So my itunes says that there is a problem with my itunes and i have to restore it but i have purchased ne songs through itunes on my ipod not through the computer so of course i would have to transfer purchases on my ipod to the computer before i restore it so it does not delete everyting and then i cant back them up. So i went to transfer purchases and It wouldent let me. So how do i transfer my purchases before i restore my ipod so i can back it uup so i dont lose everything. Thanks

There is a backup plan after doing the Restore. Read this.

Is there anyway i can find who stole my ipod touch i have the serial number but i did not have the find my iphone app

is there anyway i can track my ipod touch with just the serial number because someone stole it but i did not have the find my iphone app

You can only track it if you turned on Settings > iCloud > Find My before it was lost/stolen, and then registered it in iCloud's Find My Phone service. You must then log in to iCloud, click Find My Phone and see if it shows up. If it is turned off, not connected to the internet or been reset to factory condiditon it will not show up. There is no way to track it except in that way.
Report it to the police, insurance and cell provider in case the will blacklist the iPhone so it cannot be used.
Change your passwords for accounts on the iPhone.

I have photoshop on my mac book but I can not get it to update thru my creative cloud

I have photoshop on my mac book but can not get it to update thru creative cloud installer any idea's everything else has updated but i can not get the latest version of photoshop cs6 update

Try Photoshop's Help menu > Updates
Gene

HT1386 with the new itunes look. i just purchased an audio book. and now with the new version of itunes..i see it but i am not sure how to put it on my ipod? it find this new version very confusing..i have a few questions but cannot talk to anyone from i

how do i sync my audible book to my ipod touch. i see it in my itunes library but with the new itunes look..it is not allowing me to drag it to my ipod?
i find the new look quite un-user friendly. also cannot see my summary tab anymore.

You have to update to 10.6.8 first.
Then, if your machine qualifies, this explains how to get Mavericks:
http://www.apple.com/osx/
This explains whether your machine is capable of Mavericks installation:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5842

TS2529 Hi. The mother board on my computer went and I had to get a new computer. My itunes files were recovered from my old computer, but I am not sure how to go about syncing my ipod to the new itunes that I just downloaded.

I am trying to sync my ipod and the new itunes library I just loaded. My old computer basicall crashed and I had to get a new one. They were able to recover all the data from my old computer, but there is no music listed in the new itunes library. How do I get this to work as it did on the old computer?

Hello cheech07,
The following article contains directions that can help get you back on track with iTunes. I'd recommend picking up at 'Part 5' of the 'External drive' section.
iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
Cheers,
Allen

I have a new computer and i am not sure how i can get the old ipod to sync to this new computer, do i need to do anything additional..

questions how to connect my old classic ipod to my new windows 8 - will i be able to sync my device or do i lose the music?

See the user tips: https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141

HT4098 I am trying to cancel an auto renewal but it has to be done threw my settings but I'm not sure how I tryed to do this before but it told me to push a button but there was no button can u help please

I am trying to cancel my subscription but can't seem to do so it says to go threw my settings and do it but there no button to push to cancel it can you help ?

Did you reread the instructions in the support article that led you to this forum?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098
To turn off auto-renewal:
From your Manage App Subscription page, choose an app subscription.
Tap the subscription category for which you want to disable auto-renewal.
Tap On to toggle the switch to Off.
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Sync session failed to start on my ipod touch. tried to delete back up history but it only shows my daughters ipod touch and not mine! Im unable to update or purchase new aps, not sure how to fix this problem?

sync session has failed to start on my ipod touch. Tried to delete the back up but it only shows my daughters ipod touch. Iam unable to update or purchase new aps, not sure how to fix this problem?

Try:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3415227?start=0&tstart=0
https://discussions.apple.com/message/16400530#16400530

My ipod says it is updated to most current 6.1.6, i use the rdio app and it worked but now with the update it needs 7.0 but i do not get option to update to this what do i do?

my ipod says it is updated to most current 6.1.6, i use the rdio app and it worked but now with the update it needs 7.0 but i do not get option to update to this what do i do?

See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.
IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart
     Device                                       iOS Verson
iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3
iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1
iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x
iPhone 4                                      iOS 7.1.x
iPhone 4S                                    iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5                                      iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5c                                     iOS 8.x.x
iPhone 5s                                     iOS 8.x.x
iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3
iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1
iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1
iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x
iPod Touch 5                               iOS 8.x.x
iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1
iPad 2                                          iOS 8.x.x
iPad 3                                          iOS 8.x.x
iPad 4                                          iOS 8.x.x
iPad Mini & Mini Retina                iOS 8.x.x
iPad Air                                        iOS 8.x.x
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Select the method most appropriate for your situation.
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 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

HT1386 After the recent iTunes my PC recognizes that I have connected my iPhone, but iTunes does not. I tried the trouble shooter; it said device not recognized. I clicked the help button as instructed and get iPod not recognized instructions. What for iP

I have not been able to sync my iPhone 5s on my PC sincethe most recent update to iTunes. My computer showsthe iPhone as connected, but iTunes does not recognize it. I tried the trouble shooter and got device not recognized. I clicked the help button beside the failed test and get iPod instructions. How do I get iPod instructions for work for an iPhone? Better, how can I get this to show iPhone instructions? (On my other computer, I had to uninstall every Apple product to get the new iTunes to work.)

You wrote: (On my other computer, I had to uninstall every Apple product to get the new iTunes to work.)
You may have to do this on this computer as well. http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5376

I am trying to update my sons iPod-.I do have a Mac desktop.But I am not sure how to update his iPod?

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