HT4623: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Learn about Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Q: I have an old itouch. 2.2.1 And I want to update the sofrware but itunes is not giving me the option. Help
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Jul 16, 2013 3:42 PMby lllaass,The Settings>General>Software Update comes with iOS 5 and later.
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 1G iPod can go to iOS 2.2 via iTunes and iOS 3.1.3 via
Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)
https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
The 1G does NOT have volume buttons on the upper left edge.
To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Vintapps 3.1.3 - paid app.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
- technique to sort apps by date.
