My iPod Touch 2nd Gen will not update.

iTunes tells me that it is up to date using iOS 4.2.1, but I want to update to iOS 5. How do I update my iPod Touch? Is my iPod no longer compatible with Apple? Every time I check for updates, iTunes tells me that my iPod has no further updates. I have made sure that my MacBook is up to date with all of the latest Apple software. Does anyone know the problem?

That's annoying...So, apple makes new devices and operating systems for them and if your device is no longer compatible, you have to spend another 200 dollars on something that will become obsolete in a year...I have a computer that has been keeping up with current technology for 8 years. It's still compatible with all of it's software and all of the upates. If Apple can't make universal updates, I consider that a failing.

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- I would start with
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iOS 4.2.1 is the highest supported iOS version for the iPod Touch 2nd Generation.

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when i try to update my ipod touch 3rd gen to 4.3 on itunes it says "your ipod is up to date" and "this is the currnet version". But when i try to buy certain apps it says "you must have version 4.3 to download this app" what do i do? i have 4.2 and i have even clicked the "check for update" button and waited for the automatic update check but it always says its the current version even though its not! please help me!

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My Ipod Touch 3rd Gen will not update

I have a 3rd Gen Ipod Touch, and it states on the website that this supported to update to iOS 4.3
However, when I try to update, I get the same error message.
"This version of the Ipod software (4.2.1) is the current version"
anyone have any idea what might be causing this?
I have the latest version of Itunes, I have tried 2 different cables, also I have restored my Ipod back to factory settings,
There is nothing else that I can think of doing, as there is no update anywhere for me to manually download, and it's getting rather annoying to say the least.
Thanks

Look on the back of your iPod Touch itself for any of these numbers.
iPod Touch 1st generation - A1213
iPod Touch 2nd generation - A1288
iPod Touch 3rd generation - A1318
iPod Touch 4th generation - A1367
Also see this Apple document on the 3rd generation iPod Touch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353#iPodtouchlate2009
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I have quite literally tried everything. My ipod touch just will not update.
My internet connection is more than fine, my ipod functions as it should, and I can connect to the itunes store.
It will not, however, connect to the update server.
I have spent around 2 hours tonight troubleshooting and i still have nothing.
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Did the iOS device connect before?
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- Power off and then back on your router
.- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
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- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Restore from backup. See:
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- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
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