my iPod doesn't have a software update bottom. How do I now get updates?

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my iPod doesn't have a software update bottom. How do I now get updates?

I'm trying to update my son's ipod to something newer software version than 4.2.1. I've tried to follow directions I saw on youtube. When I went to itunes it had me update my itunes to the latest itunes version but it still didn't let me update the ipod. I'm supposed to see on his ipod a setting that says "sofware updates" and it's totally missing from his ipod. It lists "about, network, bluetooth, location services". No "software updates". I even tried changing default settings. HELP

iPod touch, iOS 4.2

Posted on Jan 16, 2013 10:23 AM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Jan 16, 2013 10:26 AM in response to yacantblanche

To update

Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes

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

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)

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. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later

Identifying iPod models

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. Those can only go to iOS 4.2.1.

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.

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Answer 2

Phil0124

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Jan 16, 2013 10:31 AM in response to yacantblanche

The software update button weas only added in iOS 5.

Depending on what generation of iPod Touch it is you may be limited to what iOS you can update to.

This Article explains the steps you need to take.

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

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

Scroll down to the section titled: Update your device using iTunes

If you can't see the left side panel, you can enable it by pressing control + S on windows, or option+command + S on a Mac.

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