HT4623: Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
Learn about Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchQ: I'm having trouble updating my ipod! It's an older version ... not sure exactly what kind. I have no option for 'software update' ... I'm having trouble updating my ipod! It's an older version ... not sure exactly what kind. I have no option for 'software update' in my settings - genteral menu. more
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Nov 27, 2013 10:36 AM in response to chrsmaby lllaass,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 1o or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.
If your iPod does not have an internal speaker and does not have volume buttons on the upper left edge it is a 1G and those can only go to 3.1.3