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Update 16GB iPod touch to iOS 5.

In order to get a facebook and twitter app on my iPod touch, I need at least iOS 5. My iPod is a 16gb touch. How to I update my software?

iPod touch, iOS 4.3.1

Posted on Nov 24, 2012 1:41 PM

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Nov 24, 2012 1:42 PM in response to emilykate92

To update connect to your computer and update via iTunes oiif the model allows it.

iTunes 10 for Windows: Update and restore software on iPod, iPhone, or iPad

A 1G iPod can go to iOS 3.1.3

A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. That requires a Mac with OSX 10.5.8 or later. With 1OSX 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. That requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later

Identifying iPod models

Nov 24, 2012 1:43 PM in response to emilykate92

Vital Resources For Your iDevice (Updating, Apple ID, and iCloud)

A. Upgrading iOS

1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

2. iPhone Support

3. iPod Touch Support

4. iPad Support


a. Updating Your iOS to Version 6.0.x from iOS 5


Tap Settings > General > Software Update


If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,

then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.


b. If you are still using iOS 4 Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.


c. Resolving update problems


1. iOS - Unable to update or restore

2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages


B. Apple ID Support


1. Apple ID FAQ

2. Find your Apple ID

3. Recover your password

3. Change your Apple ID

4. Change your password


C. iCloud Support


1. What is iCloud?

2. How to set up iCloud

3. iCloud: System requirements

4. Using your Apple ID for Apple services

5. How to back up iCloud data


D. List of iOS Devices and What They Support


1. Identifying iPod models

2. Identifying iPhone models

3. Identifying iPhone models


E. User Manuals


1. iPads

2. iPhones

3. iPod Touches

Update 16GB iPod touch to iOS 5.

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