Q: i am unable to update software on my Gen 2 iPod touch from 2.2 to 4.3

trying to update the software on my gen 2 iPod from 2.2 to 4.2 and I keep getting an error message that the software can not be restored on my device. my iTunes software is current.

iPod touch, iOS 2.x

Posted on Sep 20, 2013 9:05 AM

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by lllaass,

lllaass Sep 20, 2013 9:10 AM in response to GEwolfee
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Sep 20, 2013 9:10 AM in response to GEwolfee

Are you sure you do not have a 1g (original iPod tpouch)? Those can only go to 2.2 via iTunes
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
Identifying iPod models
The 1G does no have volume buttons on the upper left edge.
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by GEwolfee,

GEwolfee Sep 20, 2013 10:46 AM in response to lllaass
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Sep 20, 2013 10:46 AM in response to lllaass

I'm sure the device is a gen 2 it's a 8 GB and iTunes indicates it can be upgraded to 4.2 iSO software
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