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Need to update my 3rd Generation iPod touch currently running 4.1(8B117) to iOS 5+

Hey Guys,


Need to update my 3rd Generation iPod touch currently running 4.1(8B117) to iOS 5+


Anyone out there who could help out?


I tried going through itunes but it says there is no update available but I know that the 3rd gen does get the update for ios5


Thanks!

iPod touch, iOS 4.1

Posted on May 19, 2013 3:27 AM

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May 19, 2013 3:34 AM in response to mihir_satokar

Are you sure you have a 3G iPod?

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.

Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes as far as your iPod model allows

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

A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later. With OSX 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. On a Mac you need OSX 10.5.8 or later

Need to update my 3rd Generation iPod touch currently running 4.1(8B117) to iOS 5+

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