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I updated my Ipod to iOS 4.2 but I want to update it further so I can get apps that require iOS 4.3 ... When I click check for update, It says that 4.2.1 is the current version. I know this isn't true but I do not know how to get 4.3 without iTunes. Help?

My iTunes says that iOS 4.2.1 is the current version but obviously it is not... How can I get iOS 4.3? Please help!!

iPod touch, iOS 4.2.7

Posted on Feb 9, 2013 4:40 PM

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Feb 9, 2013 4:41 PM in response to brians20

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 updated my Ipod to iOS 4.2 but I want to update it further so I can get apps that require iOS 4.3 ... When I click check for update, It says that 4.2.1 is the current version. I know this isn't true but I do not know how to get 4.3 without iTunes. Help?

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