My Ipod doesn't have the "Software Update" in General Settings. What do I do?

My Ipod doesn't have the "Software Update" in General Settings. What do I do?

iPod touch, iOS 4.2, Trying to Update to IOS 5

Posted on Jun 22, 2012 1:52 PM

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May 31, 2013 3:06 AM in response to latifak_

latifak_, start your ouwn discussion. Include the current iOS on the iPod and the model iPod

To update

The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.

Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows

iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

A 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via

Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)

https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage

A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With OSX 10.4.11 you can only go to iTunes 9.X which gets you as high as iOS 4.1

A 3G to 5.1.1 Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later

A 4G to 6 Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later

Identifying iPod models

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My Ipod doesn't have the "Software Update" in General Settings. What do I do?

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