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stiggymarco

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Q: why can't i update my iPod Touchfrom iOS 2.1 to 4.2

why can't i update my ipod touch from iOS 2 to 4.2?

iPod touch, iOS 2.x

Posted on Jun 23, 2013 8:38 AM

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Q: why can't i update my iPod Touchfrom iOS 2.1 to 4.2

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by lllaass,Helpful

lllaass Jun 23, 2013 8:40 AM in response to stiggymarco
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Jun 23, 2013 8:40 AM in response to stiggymarco

Likely because you have the original iPod touch. Those can only go to iOS 3.1.3 by:
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage

The 1G does NOT have volume buttons on the upper left edge.
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