iPhone 3G (version 3.1.3) and an iPod Touch (version 2.2.1)

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iPhone 3G (version 3.1.3) and an iPod Touch (version 2.2.1)

I've attempted to add some apps for work (speech pathologist) onto my Touch as I don't want to have them on my iPhone/and student hands...Application Not Compatible pops ups,,,"This applicationRequires the iPhone 3.0 Software Update...Does that mean I can download that software on my touch or can only download it to an iPhone 3G or higher?
dsbspeech

iPhone OS 3.0

Posted on Sep 19, 2010 11:14 AM

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John Guo

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Sep 19, 2010 12:24 PM in response to dsbspeech

Yeah, it means that the programme in question need iOS 3.0 or higher. Your iPod now was version 2.2.1 as you know, the only way to install that app on the iPod touch is to update the iOS.

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dsbspeech Author

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Sep 19, 2010 5:33 PM in response to dsbspeech

How do I do that?

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John Guo

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Sep 19, 2010 5:48 PM in response to dsbspeech

Plug the iPod in your computer and open iTunes. Go to the iPod preferences and click on "Check for Update". iTunes would tell you that there is a new version of the iOS software and offer you to download it. I think it's $5 or $10 so it's not that expensive.

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dsbspeech Author

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Sep 20, 2010 7:11 PM in response to John Guo

I did as you said but a window popped up and said there are no new updates available and by 2.2.1 was up to date- to check again after 9/22/2010. Maybe mine can not be updated...I bought it 8/2008...any other suggestions???

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John Guo

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Sep 20, 2010 7:23 PM in response to dsbspeech

It seems that you have the 1st generation iPod touch. You can't get iOS 4 for that iPod but you're able to install iOS 3. I don't know if Apple still offer iOS 3 for download but there are sites that kept those files. Here is one that people use...

http://www.quickpwn.com/2010/02/download-ipod-touch-3-1-3-firmware.html

Just download the appropriate update for your iPod. Put that file in User Name>Library>iTunes>iPod Software Updates. Then click on "Restore" in the iPod preferences in iTunes but this time have the option key down and navigate to where you store the file. Let me know if you need further details.

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