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Q: I need to update my IOS to 5 on my iPod touch 3rd gen. How can i update it from my iPod?

How can I update my IOS on my 3rd gen iPod touch?

iPod touch, iOS 4.2

Posted on Sep 3, 2013 3:23 PM

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Q: I need to update my IOS to 5 on my iPod touch 3rd gen. How can i update it from my iPod?

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Sep 3, 2013 3:25 PM in response to mckennafromvt
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    Sep 3, 2013 3:25 PM in response to mckennafromvt

    You can't. Yo have to connect to your computer and update via iTunes.

    iOS 4: Updating your device to iOS 5 or later

     

    Also

    Are you sure you really do not have a 2G iPod? Those can only go to 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.