Q: unable to update ipod touch past version 2.2.1

Hi deewood,

Welcome to the Support Communities!

The articles below will explain how to update your iPod touch and what to do if you have trouble updating:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623

If you can't update or restore your iOS device

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808

You might need to use recovery mode if:

• You can't update or restore because iTunes doesn't recognize your device or says it's "in recovery mode".
• The Apple logo remains onscreen for several minutes with no progress bar.
• The Connect to iTunes screen appears.

See what to do if the progress bar remains onscreen for several minutes 

Cheers,

- Judy