Q: What should I do if my iPod won't let me download some apps and it says I need iOS 5?

Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...

If an Update Appears Install it... if not... you are up to date for your particular Device...

See the Using iTunes Section Here...

How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

You are completely missing the Point.

We are talking about Updating the Software on your Device... NOT the Apps.

Follow the instructions provided above.

Then there is Nothing else you can do if you are Upto date for your particular device.

connect to wi-fi with your ipod touch

go into settings

Update to the most recent version of the software 6.0.1

Allow it to download and install

jgwynn86, that assumes that he has a 3G or 4G iPod.The poster has already said when he tries to update via iTunes iTunes says he his up to date. Thus he must have a 1G or 2G iPod. Also, only the 4G iPod can go to iOS 6.X. The 3G can only go to 5.1.1.

jgwynn86 wrote:

 

connect to wi-fi with your ipod touch

 

go into settings

 

Update to the most recent version of the software 6.0.1

 

Allow it to download and install

Figured 1G and 2G were sold in antique stores at this point.

Allow me to offer a formal apology for 'assuming' something that was never stated. To the original poster, I'm afraid your device is simply out-dated, if you have a first or second generation device. But fret not, because the computer I bought brand new earlier this year has been out-dated since 5 minutes after I made the purchase. To lllaass, I was merely offering an alternative solution, as perhaps the original poster had an outdated version of iTunes, or limited access, no admin privelege, etc. No disrespect is intended to anyone.