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why cant i upgrade my ipod touch 3th generation to 5.0?

cant upgrade y ipod 3th generation model to ios 5.1.1..

but i can with my ipod 4th generation

iPod touch, iOS 5.1.1, error

Posted on Jun 20, 2012 9:07 AM

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Jun 20, 2012 9:10 AM in response to vwnest

If yu are stuck with iOS 4.2.1 then you really have an 2G iPod. Those can only go to 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.

why cant i upgrade my ipod touch 3th generation to 5.0?

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