Q: i am trying to update my ipod and seem to still have trouble even with your simple directions, HELP!

Why are you unable to update the iPod?

Are you updating over wifi or with itunes on your computer?

"still have trouble even with your simple directions,"

Which step are you having trouble with?

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.

- A 3G to 5.1.1  Requires iTunes version 10.5 or later

- A 4G to 6.1.5  Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later

- A 5G to iOS 7. Requires iTunes 11.1 or later if you update via iTunes

Identifying iPod models

I am having real problems. Followed the advice to update through my (Mac) desktop and iTunes.

Several error messages later, I have apparently wiped my iPod totally - all there is is the Apple logo and a bar which presumably should fill out as the download continues. I can't even switch the thing off!!

So that's one iPod headed for the scrap heap - OK it's a fairly old version (bought about 20 months ago) but this is taking built-in obsolesence too far!

Anyone got any ideas about how to restore at least basic functionality? It really shouldn't require a PhD in systems engineering.....

Try:

- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on

- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode

How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings

- If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.

- Try on another computer                            

- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar                                     

len1ngrad wrote:

 

I am having real problems. Followed the advice to update through my (Mac) desktop and iTunes.

 

Several error messages later, I have apparently wiped my iPod totally - all there is is the Apple logo and a bar which presumably should fill out as the download continues. I can't even switch the thing off!!

 

So that's one iPod headed for the scrap heap - OK it's a fairly old version (bought about 20 months ago) but this is taking built-in obsolesence too far!

 

Anyone got any ideas about how to restore at least basic functionality? It really shouldn't require a PhD in systems engineering.....