I can't update my iPod to version 5.0.1

I own a 3rd generation iPod Touch (model A1318) and I have already updated it so that it runs on software version 4.1. Whenever I plug it into iTunes, the "Summary" tab tells me "A newer version of the iPod software is available (version 5.0.1). To update your iPod with the latest software, click Update." However, when I click "Update," a window comes up saying, "This version of iTunes (9.2.1) is the current version" despite the fact that I am trying to update an iPod and not my Mac. Is there any way to stop this?
Just for some additional information: my Mac is an old Tiger, version 10.4.11, and so I cannot update iTunes. I don’t care about whether or not iTunes is updated; I just want to update my iPod. Is it possible to update my iPod with this old a version of iTunes?

To update to iOS 5 you need OSX 10.5.8 or later. It is a paid update. To get for Apple you need to call them since it is not listed in their on-line store. Price is $129. Ifyou have G4 or G5 Mac 10.5.8 is the highest you can go.
Googling shows you do have a real 3G iPod so you can go to iOS 5.

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HT4564 can i update my ipod to the recent version that is 4.2.1. How?

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jaziel wrote:
I can not update my ipod touch to version 4.3.
tells me that the ipod has the latest version.
and in the ipod says I have version 4.2.1
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Stedman

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HT1212 How can i update my ipod touch??

How can i update my ipod touch??

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Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
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- A 3G to 5.1.1 Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
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HT4972 Can you update an Ipod touch 3.1.2

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The maximum iOS version for the first generation iPod touch and original iPhone is 3.1.3.
The maximum iOS version for the second generation iPod touch and the iPhone 3G is 4.2.1.
The maximum iOS version for the third generation iPod touch and original iPad is 5.1.1.
The maximum iOS version for the fourth generation iPod touch and iPhone 3GS is 6.1.6.
If you don't know what device you have, append the last three characters of its serial number to http://www.everymac.com/ultimate-mac-lookup/?search_keywords= and load the page.
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What version do you have? If iTunes is stating that iOS 4.2.1 is up to date, you most likely have a 2nd generation unit. It can not be upgraded beyond iOS 4.2.1.

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