I'm trying to update my ipod touch 4th generetion from the version 4.2.1 to IOS 5 but I can't!

I'm trying to update my ipod touch 4th generetion from the version 4.2.1 to IOS 5 but I can't, itunes says there is no new uptade for this device. Why is this happening, and what can i do?

Do you have iTunes 10.5 installed?
Do you really have a 4G iPod, the one with the camera?

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Go to iTunea>Preferences>Devices and see if there is a backupright at the time you did the update. Then try restoring from that backup. If the apps are in your iTunes library, any app data will be restored to the iPod.
When restoring from an iOS 4 (or later) backup, if the device had a passcode set, iTunes will ask if you want to set a passcode (and remind you that you had protected your device with a passcode). iTunes will not ask you to set a passcode when restoring from iOS 3.x and prior backups.
Therefore, remembe the passcode that you enter this time.
It appears that if you restore from a backup, that backup is not subseqyently overwritten by the next backup.

I tried to update my ipod touch 4th generation and it says connect to itunes and im unable to. Can i reset to factory settings by doing something??

I need help. I tried to update this ipod i have and it just restarted and said connect to itunes. I cant access itunes so is there anyway i can restore or factory reset this.

Use a friend's computer or make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
That is the oly way.

I'm trying to update my iPod touch 4th

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If you are getting a network timeout error then disable the computer's antivirus and firewall during the download and update.

Hi i cant update mi ipod touch its saids that the version 4.2.1 its the current version any tip ? thanks

Hi i cant update mi ipod touch its saids that the version 4.2.1 its the current version any tip ? thanks

if your ipod has only 8GB then it is an icompatible old model ( 2nd generation iPod ).
IoS 4.2.1 on it indicates that it is a too old model.
Only 3rd and 4th generation can be upgraded to iOS5.

I am trying to sync an ipod touch 4TH gen. The capacity bar at the bottom shows I am adding 22.29g with 6.5 g free. Yet every time I try to sync it warns that there is not enough room say an additional 868.9m still needed. Does the capacity bar tend to

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Well when all else fails do a restore! This fixed my problem. Still don't know why the content bar differed, but what the hey!

HT5654 i tried to update my ipod touch 4th gen and it shutoff and showed a screen that says connect to itunes. So of course i did and i says it found an error restoring ipod what do i do know to restore my ipod back to working and functioning condition?

I tried to update my ipod touch 4 gen and it automatically shutoff and said connect to itunes on the screen. I did. it says it found an error restoring ipod, what do i do now to resttore my ipod back to working and functioning condition?

Hi marty292,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Cheers,
- Judy

Hi, I am trying to update my ipod touch 4th gen. I have downloaded the newest iTunes and each time i try to update i keep getting error 3004 i'm on firmware 5.1.1 trying to update to iOS 6. please help

Need help

Ok make sure you have iTunes 11. Then connect iPod touch to computer then iTunes should pop up automatically. After it opens on the bottom left there should be a tab where it says your name and then iPod. For example (Johns iPod) click on that then it brings all your information of the iPod including restore and updating.
Dont worry

HT4623 I am trying to update my ipod touch 4th because i updated Pandora and now Pandora does not work. My iPod does not have the "Software Update" button. Why not? Help please!

is there something else I can do to get Pandora to play again?

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

TS3694 I have not been able to update my iPod Touch 4th generation to the newest software?

I have attempted to update it twice in the last two days. First I downloaded the newest version of iTunes, and then I clicked "Update". After about 2 hours an error pops up that says something along the lines of "Error 9006. Networking or downloading error has appeared. Please check your network and try again later." I have no clue what that means. Because I have the older software I am now unable to download many of the apps I would like, so I would appreciate any help I can get! Thanks

Errors related to third-party security software
Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 1000, 9006
Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or photos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
Restore your device while connected to a different network.
Restore using a different computer.

I keep trying to update my ipod touch, and on itunes it tells me i'm not connected to the internet and won't allow me to update, even though i am connected to the internet, what can i do?

I keep trying to update my ipod touch 4th gen, and on itunes it tells me i'm not connected to the internet, even though I am connected, what can I do?

Try:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
Next, try doing a manual install/update using the instructions here:
iDevice Troubleshooting 101 :: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

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This afternoon I updated my iPod Touch 4th generation with the iOS 5 update. I left the computer alone for about an hour, since that is how long iTunes said the update would take. When I came back, all of my music and apps were gone. Why did this happen? Is there any way to fix it? Thanks for the help.

- If in the USA you can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
- You can always redownload apps at no additional cost as long as you are signed into the same iTunes account the orignally purchased them.
- It appears that the apps and music were not in the iTunes library on the computer on which you performed the update. Music and the apps themselfes (app data is in the backup) are not part of the bckup hat iTunes makes as the first step of the uPdate. Apps and music are synced from your iTunes library during a latter part of the update process.

HT201274 So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product.

So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product

Errors when updating leads to corrupt system files and this may be your problem. If you're using windows, connect your device to PC and run any third party app like Syncios. If it detects, you maybe in luck and try to back-up your data if possible. I hope that it won't and if doesn't, there is no other way to recover files. You should be restoring with iTunes and all data will be erased, or else your device may become unusable.

I tried to update my ipod touch software update by syncing with itunes and now its in recovery mode? Is it possible to get it out of recovery mode? if so, then how?

I tried to update my ipod touch software by syncing with itunes and it put the ipod into "recovery mode". Seems like the only option is to restore? Is there a way to get it out of recovery mode?

No.
Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything...
To minimise loss... Connect to iTunes on the computer you Usually Sync with and Restore from the most recent Backup...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Restore from Backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

I have tried to update my iPod Touch 4G to the latest update. After the 4 hours an error message appears saying iTunes had lost connection even when I am fully connected to the internet. I have repeated the update 4 times now with not luck. Any ideas?

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Thanks in advance
Adam

If you get a network timed out error, try disabling the security software on the computer during the download and install.
You can also try a direct download andinstall by:
iPod, iPhone and iPad Firmware Download
Nera the top of the page aretheinstructions for selecing the download for the install.

I'm trying to update my ipod touch 4th generetion from the version 4.2.1 to IOS 5 but I can't!

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