Old iPod Software?

I recently updated my iTunes software to 5.0.1. Now when I try to copy songs to my iPod, it says that songs purchased from the Apple Music Store can't be copied because my iPod software is too "old."
But, the iPod software updater that I downloaded from Apple's website runs a preinstall check and concludes that no update is necessary.
Huh?
J.M.

Chandra, the next thing I'd try would be to restore your iPod using the latest iPod Updater, then re-sync with iTunes.
If you need the steps for doing this, see the link below.
Restoring iPod to Factory Settings

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uninstall the Ipod MAIN thing off of my add and removes programs.. it won't uninstall.
if Add/Remove won't let you remove a version of the iPod Software, download and install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. use it to remove the installation configuration of any entries called "ipod for windows [date]" or "ipod updater [date]".
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This post should be under the Connecting to Mac forum.
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Carlene,
You will need to update everything.
If you have a high-speed internet connection, you can download the most up to date versions here...
iTunes
iPod Updater
Your music is not affected when you install those. No songs would be deleted. Installing those gives you the most up to date versions of everything.
If you can't download those (slow internet connection--takes too long), then just install the CD.
Either way, the software will just install and everything should work normally. No music would be deleted.
When you connect the iPod to the computer, iTunes should transfer the songs in iTunes to the iPod. iTunes will not delete the songs it currently has.
Also, it is always a good idea to back everything up...
Buegie: Backup iTunes Music Files and Database
(Even if you were not getting a new iPod)
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I'm relatively clueless, and frustrated. We have yet to update our Windows XP 2002 to service pack 2 because of problems we had when we last updated. But, I received a ipod nano (8 GB "red" if that makes a difference) as a gift and would like to use it! Problem is after initially working well, then wierd stuff started happening, so I went to the Apple store and they suggested I upgrade ipod software and itunes, which I did and now the computer cannot even see my ipod. I called for help and they wouldn't tell me how to revert to old ipod software, but I don't even know which version I had and now need to be compatible with service pack 1. I should also revert to an older version of itunes, but again, which one? And, how do I do these changes? Thanks for any advice

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If you still feel the need to roll back to iTunes 10.7 first download a copy of the 32 bit installer or 64 bit installer as appropriate, uninstall iTunes and supporting software, i.e. Apple Application Support & Apple Mobile Device Support. Reboot. Restore the pre-upgrade version of your library database as per the diagram below, then install iTunes 10.7.
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I'm new to updating Macs, and I think i may have installed something that won't work with old stuff. I have the following:
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OK, answering my own question now. First, of course the difference was that the old iPOD software (1.2.1) presumably couldn't handle .m4a files (newer iTunes).
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Double-click your hard disk.
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Double-click the iTunes icon.
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Quit iTunes.
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I have old ipod touch which has software version 1.1.5 is i would like to know which version i can update in that ipod touch

i have old ipod touch which has software version 1.1.5 i would like to know which version i can update in that and ipod and how

You probably have a 1G ipod. To get the latest iOS for that mode go to:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
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Go here to identify your iPod:
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The 2G can go to 4.2.1.

2nd gen. iPod -software too old but will not update or restore HELP!!

Please Help! I've followed all update protocol and itunes 7 is installed, up and running etc, but..
I hook up the ipod and this message appears:
Some of the items in the iTunes library were not copied to the iPod "Kit-Ying's iPod" because your iPod software is too old.
I go to the summary tab in iPod preferences and click Update to get the latest iPod software update.
I'm looking in the summary and it says 'your iPod is up to date' (so the update button cannot be highlighted)
The only other option is to click on the "restore" button, which I've done
over and over again... Only to get:
'contacting the iPod software update server'
And nothing happens.
I cancel and then get this message:
"there was a problem downloading the iPod software for the iPod "Kit-Ying's iPod". The requested resource was not found.
Tried manually restoring the thing and as soon as I hook it up again the
same message appears (software too old etc)
Am I missing something here as I feel I'm going round and round in circles!!
PLEASE help me!!!
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hmmmmm.
Some of the items in the iTunes library were not copied to the iPod "Kit-Ying's iPod" because your iPod software is too old.
in your "Summary" page, is itunes displaying the correct icon for your ipod?
is a Movies or Photos tab appearing there?

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i got a 20gb 3rd gen ipod, it was working perfectly, yesterday, i needed to restore it to make new playlists i tried to restore it witht he lastest version of iPod updater but it still showing me the Folder with the exclamation point. I tried all the reset tricks and disk mode but the Exlamation folder still showing. The last time my ipod broken like this, i fixed it by restoring with the first iPod software for the 3rd gen ipPod ( iPod software 2.1 ) then updating with the lastest ipod pdater.
SO PLLZZZ if somebody got a working link to download it, plz tell it to me u ll save my iPod
PS: the apple link is not working anymore: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120229
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Also, if you want to do an 'Update' with your old firmware (versus a restore which wipes all your data), you simply go into your iPod_Control folder on your iPod (which is set to hidden on default), go into Device folder under that and open the SysInfo file with notepad.
Alter the BuildID and VisibleBuildID to a number lower than the firmware updater you're going to use.
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BoardHwName: iPod Q21
pszSerialNumber: JQ5122G6PS9
ModelNumStr: M9282
FirewireGuid: 0x000A2700024E5DDF
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RegionCode: LL(0x0001)
PolicyFlags: 0x00000000
buildID: 0x03108000 (3.1)
visibleBuildID: 0x03108000 (3.1)
boardHwRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
boardHwSwInterfaceRev: 0x00050014 (0.0.5 20)
bootLoaderImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
diskModeImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
diagImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
osImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
iPodFamily: 0x00000004
updaterFamily: 0x0000000A
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Itunes songs not copied due to ipod software too old???

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recently bought ipod video and downloaded all software to update ipod.ipod came back with error of itunes songs could not be copied because your ipod software is too old...it stated that it was 1.1 and that was the latest...tried to reset to factory presets and it stuffs up...little folder icon..eventually got it going....only to plug in next day to find it had same message and all itunes songs wiped. This went on a couple of times ...reseting till it said the ipod was not recognised and a trip down to an apple store where luckily for me were very helpfull(chadstone).however it was in mac format...reset again!!!unplug..replug...move around and finally got it going...so far so good..not keen to unplug till finished loading all songs in case it deletes itunes bought songs again...suspect doggy pc software..apple software works in half the time and always works...at moment not interested in buying a mac...but maybe apple taking a leaf out of bill's book...only with mac..more work needs to be done on pc side...does anyone else suffer from this problem as i would like to hear from them and how they got around it...

I will have to see if they play through the whole song in my library. I know the sampler played prior to purchasing. After I purchased and were added to my playlist I didnt try them to see if they played once purchased in my iTunes acct. I will and let you know. Unfortunately Im not at my computer with my iTunes on it. I appreciate your suggests and help. I will add to this once I find out. Thanks!

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