how can i download iOS 4.3 for my ipod touch?

Check for updates from iTunes on a computer. If it's running iOS 3.1.3 or 4.2.1 and iTunes says there are no updates available, it's too old.

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Which version do you have now?

Which iPod Touch model do you have?

If you iPod does not have a camera, it can't go to iOS 4.3

If it is a 1G (original iPod) it can only go to 3.1.3

If it is a 2G it can go to 4.2.1

A 3G and 4G can go to iOS 5.X

See:

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.

This really bites Apple!!!! The greatest thing I have ever heard about you was that the product would always update. Now because I have a 2nd Generation iPod, it is pretty much useless except for music!

how u download ios 4.3

iOS 4.3 can be downloaded but installing it on an iOS device is not supported by Apple.

The 1G and 2g iPod can go that far.

The 3G can only be restored to or updated to 5.1.1

The 4G and 5G to iOS 6.0.1

Apple does not support go to an iOS other than the latest available for that model device.

I would agree. I've heard about planned obsolescence but this is REALLY ridiculous !!!

crap ... thanks for that info...although it doesnt help ...bc now i have to buy my 11yr old a new IPod ....since games is all she really wants!

anyone know if Apple does trade in's?

how can i download ios 4.3 software for my ipod touch xx

It is answered in the previous replies. In actuality, you can't get 4.3.

A 1G will go to 3.1.3

a 2G to 4.2.1

a 3G to 5.1.1

A 4G tp 6.X

Connect your iPod to iTunes and look on the iPod/Summary pane for the Check for Updates button. Select it.

If your iPod can be updated, the download and install will start. If your iPod cannot be updated, due to the reasons mentioned by lllaass in his first post, above, then you will see a message telling you that your iPod is up to date.