My Ipod touch (4th Generation) can't download apps because it says it requires ios 7.0. What do I do?

I have tried to download multiple apps but a message keeps popping up to say that it requires iOS 7.0. I have an Ipod touch (4th Generation) by the way, and I have gone to the software update to find that it says 'iOS 6.1.6, your software is up to date'. I have no idea what to do. Thanks

I tried that but I realized that the apps weren't installed yet, so I installed the apps but the same message keeps popping up, saying that it need an iOS 7.0 to be able to install. What's really is confusing is that my friend also has and Ipod Touch (4th Generation) and that problem never occurred to her, and we had the same iOS. The apps that I a trying to install are Phonto and Gmail, and on their description boxes it states that they are both compatible with iOS 7.0 and later. It has me really confused and I'm sorry that you have to put up with me. I really appreciate your help! Thanks!

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My nephew was given a ipod touch 4th generation, and so he gave me his ipod touch 2nd generation; after resetting the ipod and setting up an account on itunes, as well as authorising my computer, this ipod can not download apps like angry birds, however it could before! Please explain why this is and how i can fix this?

The 2G can only go as high as 4.2.1
Many developers when they updated their apps to support iOS 5 and 6 dropped compatibility for iOS 4.2.1 and earlier.
Your only way is if you have the version that was compatible on your computer such as in the recycle bin/trash or in a computer file backup. In that case delete the current version that is in your iTunes App library and replace it with the older version. Then sync.
Also see:
Recover Older Versions of iPhone Apps After Updating — Apple News, Tips and Reviews

What if my ipod touch 4th generation can't update and now the only option is to restore it. And i don't know what happens if i press restore?

What if my ipod touch 4th generation can't update and now the only option is to restore it.
And i don't know what happens if i press restore?
Will it show my back up and back it up or what?
And if that does happen will all my pictures stil be there?
Also i'm not on a apple computer.

To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store
Either a PC or Mac work the same.
The photos in our iPod's Camera Roll album will be restored as will the last 30 days of photos in our PhotoStream album

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My ipod touch 4th generation "could not be synced because this computer is no longer authorized for purchased items that are on this ipod". Have authorized via "Store", but will not allow.

Are you sure you authorized it for the ID)s) that purched all the media on the iPod?
If so them maybe:
iTunes repeatedly prompts to authorize computer to play iTunes Store purchases

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I have been trying for a while to update my iPod Touch 4th Generation to iOS 6. My iPod is in good condition hasn't been jail broken& hasn't had any recent history of it not working. I have iTunes 10.7, which i belive is the latest version. It comes up as The iPod software update cannot be contacted make sure your network settings are correct and your network settings are active if not try again later. Please help as soon as possible. Want this fixed egently!!!!!

We need more information about your particular network configuration.
Who is your Internet Service Provider?
Do you have Dial-Up, DSL, or Cable Broad Band?
Are you trying to update OTA (Over The Air)/ wireless, or are you connecting your iPod to your computer?
Have you tried a Manual Update (Downloaded the update to your computer)?

If i already have an ipod touch 4th generation, can i upgrade to an ipod touch 5th generation?

I have an ipod touch 4th generation and i really want to get the 5th generation and I was wondering if i could upgrade instead of having to buy one for $300? And if i do upgrade will the new ipod come with the packaging (headphones,lightning cable) and how much would it cost to upgrade? please help!

Unfortunately, unless you actually work at Apple, you will have to purchase a new iPod at full retail price. Sorry.

I recently found my daughter's ipod touch. She has replaced it with a newer one. I thought it would be great to give to my four year old, however I can't download apps becuase it says I need ios 4.3. Is it possible to get that on an older model? Do I

I recently found my daughter's old ipod touch. I wanted to give it to my four year old. We can't get apps because a message appears saying we need ios 4.3. Is that something I can get or is this product useless at this point?

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1.
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

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I have an iPod Touch 1st generation, software version 2.2.1 update indicates this is the latest version for my iPod). It has recently lost the ability to downoad podcasts through the iTunes store. I can get to the store, but when clicking on any podcast site the screen shows that it is loading the page but then the device returns to iPod home page. I can purchase and download songs from iTunes, so the problem seems to be unique to podcasts. I have also tested this on several wireless networks so it doesn't seem to be a problem unique to my home network.

Hi. Same issue as you guys. I'm quite new to Apple products, so it has come as a surprise to me that this issue has now been dragging on for well over a week. Nearly 2. Does anyone at Apple HQ take any notice of these message boards?? If so, an official response would be most welcome.

HT4623 I have an iPod touch 4th generation can I get ios 7?

I have an iPod 4th generation can I get ios 7?

No. As Apple said in June, iOS 7 is not compatible with the 4G iPod.
All the iOS devices compatible (iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, and 5G iPod touch) with iOS 7 have at least 512 MB of memory (RAM). The 4G iPod only has 256 MB

TS1702 I have the ipod touch 1st generation and my downloaded apps won't run. How do i get them to work?

I have the ipod touch 1st generation and none of my downloaded apps will run. how do i get them to work? HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What happens when you try to use the apps?
You say you have a 1G iPod but the profile says iOS 4.2. A 1G can only go to 3.1.3.

Ipod touch 3rd generation can´t install apps

I have a problem with apple.
I bought a Ipod touch of the 3rd generation and I can´t install any apps the problem is that my ipod said You need ios 6 to install this app.I bought them in 2010.
How can I fix this problem? I have ios 5.1.1.I would be okay that apple update my ipod to the version 8 of ios.
I think that is a case of programmed obsolescence.
I am very angry. I think that bought an ipod with only 5 years of use and then happens this. I find it amazing.
Regards
JhonnyGarcia

Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities
Unfortunately that is the case with any kind of technology. Components get older and new software is designed to take advantage of current day technologies. The iPod touch 3rd generation is 6 years old which is a very long time in the age of technology. This may seem like a cop out answer but this iPod touch just could not handle current day software. Lets put it in perspective. If Apple updated that iPod touch to iOS 8.x then it would not have the power to handle even the simplest of operations. The iPod touch 3rd generation still works with iOS 5.x and allows you to use it as you did 6 years ago. Applications also get updated as well to support the newer technologies and with that they drop support for older hardware. Apps that had versions on the App Store that at some point in time supported your iPod, it will give you the option to install the older version. I am not saying Apple does not have planned obsolescence, what I am saying is that your iPod still functions because it does not use new software.
-Zeph

IPod Touch 4th Generation, can you use without downloading iTunes to your computer

My son got an iPod Touch for Christmas. When charged and turned on, it only shows a picture of a cord and the iTunes logo. We've been trying to download iTunes to my computer (asked question over at iTunes forum as keep receiving 'iTunesSetup.exe is not a valid 32bit application' error and will not download, dial up, Toast, IE9) and can not get it done. I have been told there is no disc that can be sent to me to start iTunes on my computer. We've taken the iPod to a local WiFi spot but the screen will not change. (And could not download at the local WiFi spot iTunes to my computer either.)
Is there anyway to start this iPod Touch without having iTunes downloaded to your computer? This was not mentioned anywhere when I bought the iPod for Christmas and we are very upset that he has been unable to even use his present. No one in my community knows how to fix this, no one has WiFi and the local WiFi spot, I have already sat there for 6 hours trying to get this done and keep getting this error.
We are very disgusted with the whole business and have gone out and bought him something of his choosing and are about ready to nix the whole business with iPods, iPads and anything 'i' related between myself, my family, and my whole community because we feel its wrong to have something that can't be used unless you have faster than dial up service. What's the point of getting anything from Apple if you can't use it do to the area you live in not having reception or satelite service? It still boggles my mind that they can't send me a disc to correct this.
Can someone give me some suggestions on how to get his iPod working since we can't get iTunes downloaded to anyone's computer out where I live?

If you're getting the "iTunesSetup.exe is not a valid 32bit application" error, it likely means that you may have tried to download the 64bit iTunes Setup exe (application). You mentioned you couldn't download because you have dialup, However, even with dialup you should be able to download iTunes. You can go to the following apple site and scroll down and click on the Windows 32 bit version of iTunes. On dialup it will take a while to download, but it can be done. See if this helps.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1103

I have an ipod touch 4th generation.I had download ios5 but it got cancelled.Now when i redownload it, it says error. What should i do.

I have download ios 5 but it got cancelled.now when i redownload it , it says error.

If this does not work, try to delete the ipod software file located in C:[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates to make iTunes download a new copy when you connect in recovery mode. Maybe the file stored on your PC is damaged.
Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw)
iTunes uses "ipsw" files to restore your iPod or iPhone. If those files are unusable, then try deleting them, renaming them, or moving the file to a different directory. This will cause iTunes to download a new copy of the IPSW. When a restore issue is specific to a user, it is likely due to an unusable .ipsw file. If removing the .ipsw file does not resolve a user-specific restore issue, then the issue is caused by other user-specific security software settings or iTunes preferences. Creating a new user will also cause new .ipsw restore files to be downloaded in the new user. You can find the ".ipsw" files in these locations:
Mac OS X
iPhone
~/Library/iTunes/iPhone Software Updates
iPad
~/Library/iTunes/iPad Software Updates
iPod touch
~/Library/iTunes/iPod Software Updates
Note: The tilde "~" represents your Home directory.
Windows XP
iPhone
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
iPad
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPad Software Updates
iPod touch
C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates
Note: If you don't see the Application Data folder, you may need to show hidden files.
Windows 7 and Vista
iPhone
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPhone Software Updates
iPad
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPad Software Updates
iPod touch
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates
Note: If you don't see the AppData folder, you may need to show hidden files.
copied from http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

IPod touch (4th generation) can't access my purchased ringtones

I purchased some ringtones, the same one three times and another one once. They show in my purchases but are no where to be found on my ipod. How can I access my ringtones to assign them to contacts?

Hey sunnysummers,
Check to see if they are on your computer in iTunes. If they are, then all you have to do is sync them to your iPod touch by following the steps in the article below.
Sync your iPhone, iPad and iPod with iTunes using USB
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201253
Take care,
-Norm G.

My ipod touch 4th gen can't back up because session couldn't initiate

my 4th gen ipod touch wont back-up. it says the session could not initiate.

Did you check your security software settings? iTunes has to contact Apple during the process: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3125
Can you perform a manual backup by right clicking on your ipod in the device list and choosing "Backup"?
If a manual backup is not possible, your latest backup might be damaged. Delete it from the list in iTunes/Settings/Devices and try again.
Before you delete it, make sure the backup folder is backed up as well.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766 :
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
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