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elavigne11
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Q: upgrade my ipod touch version 4.2.1

How can I go on itunes and get the upgrades to my ipod touch so I can download new apps

iPod touch, model MB528C

Posted on Jan 8, 2014 10:15 AM

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elavigne11

Q: upgrade my ipod touch version 4.2.1

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jan 8, 2014 10:19 AM in response to elavigne11
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    Jan 8, 2014 10:19 AM in response to elavigne11

    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.