Is it possible to install iOs 5 on a 2nd generation iPod touch?

is it possible to install iOs 5 on a 2nd generation iPod touch?

No.  A 2G iPod Touch can only go to iOS 4.2.1
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    Please help!
    I'm in need of an IOs update for the 2nd generation ipod touch.
    Any help will be appreciated.
    Thanks in advance, jbeaugh

    Look on the back of the case. A 2nd gen iPod will have a 2008 Apple trademark on the back. 3rd gen will not. 2nd gen devices cannot be upgraded past iOS 4.2.1
    That 3.1.2 would be your iOS version. Plug your device into iTunes and on the device About screen you will have the option to update your iPod. Hopefully this was what you needed. Good luck.

  • Is it possible to install ios 5 on a 2nd gen touch,i would love to give this to my daughter for her to play games with and none of the games are supported

    is it possible to install ios 5 on a 2nd gen touch,i would love to give this to my daughter for her to play games with and none of the games are supported

    Sorry, no. 4.2.1 is the highest possible for that model.

  • Can't install ios 5.1 update on my ipod touch 4gen. The message are: "Unable to install update. An error occurred insstallingiOS 5.1".... Help.....

    Cant install iOS 5.1 update on my ipod touch 4gen. The message is: "Unable to install update. An error occurred installing iOS 5.1". Please help...

    Wifi or USB update? Have you tried the other?
    Have you tried reseting the iPod? Notihng is 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.

  • How to install the iOS4.3 update on my 2nd generation ipod touch

    Hi, I just bought a 2nd generation ipod touch and am trying to install the Facebook app. It wont let me becuase "This app requires iOS4.3." Can someone help me out? Thanks!

    Unfortunately the highest possible iOS for the 2nd generation iPod Touch is 4.2.1.

  • 2nd generation ipod touch wont update to current ios . Keeps getting a -1 error.

    I bought a 2nd generation Ipod touch from my cousin for my niece and I have completely reset it . Now i am trying to install the newest iOS from 2.2.1 to 4.2 . I keep getting "an unknown erroe occured (-1) " . I looked it up on the website and tried everything I could and that I know how to and nothing worked . Is there something i am missing??? Any help would greatly appreciated !!!!!

    Error 1 or -1
    This may indicate a hardware issue with your device. Follow Troubleshooting security software issues, and restore your device on a different known-good computer. If the errors persist on another computer, the device may need service.
    Note The "May nned service" means a hardware problem.

  • HT4972 Why 2nd generation IPod Touch is not allowed to update with newer IOS?

    Why 2nd generation ipod touch not allowed to update its OS to IOS 5 or later? This limitation made that IPod more or less useless as updated apps cannot be installed.

    Be sure to backup your current apps.  They can not be downloaded again,  Earlier iOS apps are becoming increasingly difficult to find.  You may want to look at VintApps, new in the Apple app store, that makes this much easier. 
    https://www.facebook.com/VintApps313
    Although there are thousands of available apps to choose from, they will definitively not be the latest greatest.
    I wrote my 99 cent app specifically to help solve this kind of problem.  I need to add that "I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link."

  • Is there any way to upload iOS 5 on my 2nd gen iPod Touch?

             I purchased a 2nd generation iPod Touch, in January 2010, and at the time, this was the most current version available. It is the iPod touch, before the last one to not include a Camera (3rd Gen). I would really like the new features, and would especially like to upload iCloud to it (I have Lion on my computer). I am not in any mood to purchase a new iPod touch soon. I am happy with the old one, but would love the upgrade.
             Apple, can you please design iOS 5 for the iPod touch 2 gen? It would be helpful to many iPod users, and there will be more than one happy face (mine) if you do it.
    Whenever I sync my iPod touch with my computer, it keeps saying my software is up-to-date. I have the version 4.2.1, and apparently it is up to date. Wish it weren't!

    You aren't addressing Apple here.   Send feedback to http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipodtouch.html
    But since your iPod Touch doesn't have the required hardware to support iOS 5, it will never be made available for it.

  • I have a 2nd generation ipod touch. is it possible for apple to send me a 4th or 3rd generation ipod touch, say if they ran out of 2nd generation ipods?

    i have a 2nd generation ipod touch im getting the screen repaired. is it possible for apple to send me a 4th or 3rd generation ipod touch, say if they ran out of 2nd generation ipods?

    jermainer180 wrote:
    i have a 2nd generation ipod touch im getting the screen repaired. is it possible for apple to send me a 4th or 3rd generation ipod touch, say if they ran out of 2nd generation ipods?
    Of course not.
    They will send you the same model you send them.

  • 2nd Generation iPod Touch won't upgrade to iOS 4.2

    I just traded my old 2nd generation ipod touch with apple for one with a new battery. I sync it with itynes and am told to upgrade the IOS to 4.2. When I try, i get this message: The iPod "Bob's iPod" could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (-1). 
    I have also tried to update the software using my older MacBook with an earlier version of iTunes and get the same message.  I even complained to Apple and they sent me another replacement and I still get the message. I am told that you can upgrade the 2nd generation to 4.2 but it doesn't work for me. I have disabled my antivirus software and everything else I can think of. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what I may be doing wrong?

    Error -1
    Attempt to restore your iOS device two more times. If the issue is still unresolved, the device may need service.
    The "device may need service" means a hardware problem. In that case make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
    Also see:
    -1 error
    -1 error too

  • Does Apple plan to discontinue support/update for 2nd Generation iPod touch as latest iOS release for it is 4.2.1?

    I have 2nd Generation iPod touch and latest iOS release for it is 4.2.1. Most of the Apps on iTunes now require iOS 4.3 at minimum. Isn't it outrageous that Apple is not supporting such iOS update for older iPod? Is there plan to discontinue such support?

    I have a 2nd generation iPod Touch too and I currently have 24 Apps that I cannot update. Unlike you however, I hold the App developers responsible for the fact that they (the App developers) are not supporting iOS 4.2.1.    
    It is the App devloper who decides to modify their App so that it then requires a particular version of the iOS. Since a developer can have a free and a paid version of an App, it begs the question why don't they have the older and newer versions.
    I now check the requirements for an App before I click on update. If it still only requires iOS 4.2.1, then I can update. If it requires a higher iOS, the I simply don't update it. One good thing is that by now, most of the older Apps are quite stable and bug free, so the update is usually to give something extra. Since I cannot update the App, I simply forgo the "extras".

  • 2nd Generation iPod touch ios update

    I have an iPod 2nd generation iPod touch. Its been un-used for 2 years. When I plug it in to the computer it says theres an update availible. (It currently has ios 2.2.1) The update wont work, it says there is an unknown error. I have tried on three different computers and I have been through all of the online support. Nothing has worked. Any ideas of what i can do?

    What is the complete wording of the error message? Usually an error number is also given.
    iTunes: Specific update-and-restore error messages and advanced troubleshooting

  • 2nd Generation iPod touch OS 4.1 won't update or install apps. Help?

    Hello, I have a 2nd generation iPod touch and it will not update or install apps. When I try to update an app, or install an app the app icon turns gray and the loading bar comes up inside the icon and the it says, "Waiting...". Any help with how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you for your time.
    Message was edited by: Saleen Martyr

    Resetting your iPod should deleting the waiting and will probably solve your problem:
    Reset iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
    button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

  • HT1353 Can I download i OS 5 onto my 2nd generation iPod touch? I would like it to link with iCloud from my iPad 2 for music. Is that possible please?

    Can I download i OS 5 onto my 2nd generation iPod touch? Is it possible to get my iPad music via iCloud onto the iPod 2nd generation? If yes, please can you tell me how? Thanks

    You can download purchases from itunes as long as they still carry them.  they may not be available forever.
    All of your music and everything esle should be on your computer and backed up with your regular backup copy of your computer.
    You can download most itunes purchases on ipad, ipod touch and iphone.
    I see no reason to have an ipod and an iphone.
    If your ipad/iphone/ipod crash you would have to restore using itunes on your computer.
    I would not reccommend using an iphone ipod/ipad without a computer. 

  • How do you update the 2nd generation ipod touch to get IOS 4.3?

    My niece sold me her second generation ipod touch so I could give it to my five-year old for christmas. I was so excited to give it to him, until I tried to start loading apps.  It kept saying that I needed IOS 4.3.  How do I get that on this ipod?  This was going to be his BIG gift because obviously I don't want to buy a five-year old a brand new ipod touch.  I will be so upset and disappointed if I can't use this...

    Sorry, the 2nd generation iPod Touch can not be upgraded beyond iOS 4.2.1.

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