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how do i back up my 2nd generation iPod touch so that i can donload the 4.2 software update?

The warning says that all music and apps will be deleted off of my ipod and lost unless i back it up before the update. How do i do this?

iPod touch, iOS 2.x

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 3:39 PM

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Apr 22, 2012 3:42 PM in response to mynamesdannibo

- Transfer iTunes purchases to the computer by:

iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer

- Transfer any other music by using a third-party program like one of those discussed here:

Copy music

- Connect the iPod to the computer and make a backup by right clicking on the iPod under Devices in iTunes and select Back Up

- Restore the iPod from that backup. The restore will also update the iOS.

Note that the backup that iTunes makes does not include synced media like apps and music

how do i back up my 2nd generation iPod touch so that i can donload the 4.2 software update?

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