How do you update an iPod touch 3rd generation without a computer when it's on IOS 3.2
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Connect to iTunes on your computer and check for updates - the max iOS that device can run is iOS 5.1.1 and when you check for updates that should pop up as the update.
Are yo sure you have a 3G iPod?
To update
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.
A 3G to 5.1.1 Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later
Go into general settings and click software update then if you need a update it will tell you
minash. wrong, as the trwo previous relpies says,that option (Settings>General>Software Update) was introduced in iOS 5 but the poster said they have iOS 3.2
minash wrote:
Go into general settings and click software update then if you need a update it will tell you
Yes it's a 3rd generation iPod touch 8Gb
I got it when the iPod touch 3rd Generation just came out
My computer died out completely so I need to update my iPod touch
That isn't in my settings when I go to general
As I said, the Settings>General>Software Update was introduced in iOS 5 so it is not available to you.
You realy have a 2G iPod. Apple only made 32 and 64 GB 3G iPod.
To update
Connect the iPod to your computer and update via iTunes
iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
A 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10.X or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
I know it's a 3rd generation IPod touch
Anyway if I connect to a computer will my apps and music ind stuff get deleted?
It's an 8 Gb 3rd gen iPod touch I'm looking at it right now and it says that on the back
What makes you think it is an 3G iPod? The back does not give the generation.
This
says
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.
Plus I have the case that it originally came in and it says 8 Gb 3rd generation iPod touch
You got hoodwinked. Apple only mad 32 and 64 GB 3G iPod.
One model number is on the back of the iPod?
lllaass is right.
In 2008, Apple released the 2nd generation with 8GB,16GB and 32GB.
In 2009, Apple released the 3rd generation with 16GB and 32 GB. They also sold a 8GB version, but this was the old 2G one.
2nd gen: A1288
3rd gen: A1318
Anyways, you can still upgrade to 4.2.1 on an 2nd gen. Use iTunes.
Enter your serial number (not model number) here to check your generation if you don't believe me: http://selfsolve.apple.com
Mine will not give me that option when I hit check updates it just keep telling "This version of the ipod software (4.2.1) is the current version" Will this ipod not go up to 5.0
Are yo sure yo do not have a 2G iPod? Those can only go to 4.2.1. What model number is on the back?
This
says
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.
Lparker6174 wrote:
Mine will not give me that option when I hit check updates it just keep telling "This version of the ipod software (4.2.1) is the current version" Will this ipod not go up to 5.0
How do you update an iPod touch 3rd generation wwhen it's on IOS 3.2
