Q: how do I update 2nd generation ipod touch

sassycassy wrote:

 

... can't figure out how to update my 2nd generation ipod. ...

The 2nd Gen can Only go to iOS 4.2.1

Are you sure it is a 2G iPod? Those can go to 4.2.1

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

To update a 2G

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 2G to 4.2.1. Requires iTunes version 10 or higher. If a Mac it requires OSX 10.5.8 or later.