Updating a used Ipod touch

We bought a used Ipod touch for my son. I was able to sync it to my iTunes. We are not able to download any apps. It says that we don't have the most current software. When I connect the Ipod to my PC an iTunes - I click on check for updates and it says that there are none. I've also tried going under Settings, General but there is no software updates located there. Any ideas?? Thanks!!

To update
The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
- A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10 or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
- A 3G to 5.1.1 Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
- A 4G to 6.1.6 Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later
Identifying iPod models
To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.

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You said "Now the music states that it is on iCloud and can be accessed using WiFi or cellular."
where does it state that?
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No one here said anything about an update or your device needing it.
FYI, you are not addressing Apple here, we are all users like yourself.
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http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201263
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