Trying to update latest software for iPod 3rd generation Touch. When I go to Settings>General> there is no Software Update option listed?

Trying to update latest software for iPod 3rd generation Touch. When I go to Settings>General> there is no Software Update option listed? Trying to hook to older Mac to download some music and it tells me I need to update software.

iPod Touch (3rd Gen)

Posted on Feb 28, 2022 4:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2022 11:02 AM

If I recall correctly, it was never possible to update the 3rd generation iPod Touch directly on the Touch, it had to be done through iTunes.


However, it's more than likely that your iPod is already on the highest version of iOS that it can use. If you have:

    • a 2nd generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 4.2.1
    • a 3rd generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 5.1.1
    • a 4th generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 6.1.6


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Feb 28, 2022 11:02 AM in response to kareebo

If I recall correctly, it was never possible to update the 3rd generation iPod Touch directly on the Touch, it had to be done through iTunes.


However, it's more than likely that your iPod is already on the highest version of iOS that it can use. If you have:

    • a 2nd generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 4.2.1
    • a 3rd generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 5.1.1
    • a 4th generation iPod Touch, it can only go as high as iOS 6.1.6


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Trying to update latest software for iPod 3rd generation Touch. When I go to Settings>General> there is no Software Update option listed?

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