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i'm using the old generation 8GB itouch. i cannot install apps like facebook bec. after syncing it will just say "the app "Facebook" was not installed on the iPod bec. it requires a newer version of iPod software. I'm using iOS 4.2.1.

i'm using the old generation 8GB itouch. i cannot install apps like facebook bec. after syncing it will just say "the app "Facebook" was not installed on the iPod bec. it requires a newer version of iPod software. I'm using iOS 4.2.1.

iPod touch, iOS 4.2

Posted on Jan 31, 2013 11:14 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2013 11:17 AM

Connect it to iTunes on a computer and check for updates; if it's a second generation iPod touch, it can't be updated further.


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Feb 3, 2013 1:29 PM in response to Winter Visigoth

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

i'm using the old generation 8GB itouch. i cannot install apps like facebook bec. after syncing it will just say "the app "Facebook" was not installed on the iPod bec. it requires a newer version of iPod software. I'm using iOS 4.2.1.

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