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how can i update my ipod touch 3rd generation? i have already went onto the settings on my ipod and went onto general and there is nothing there about software updates, but when i try to download apps, it says 'This app requires iOS 4.3.'

how can i update my ipod touch 3rd generation? i have already went onto the settings on my ipod and went onto general and there is nothing there about software updates, but when i try to download apps, it says 'This app requires iOS 4.3.'

iPod touch

Posted on Feb 23, 2013 8:46 AM

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Feb 23, 2013 10:36 AM in response to Char Minaj

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.

If you have a 3G iPod you need iTunes 10.5 or later on the computer to update to 5.1.1, the last update for the 3G iPod

how can i update my ipod touch 3rd generation? i have already went onto the settings on my ipod and went onto general and there is nothing there about software updates, but when i try to download apps, it says 'This app requires iOS 4.3.'

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