JR31

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Q: My son has given me his ipod, how do i find out which generation it is?

Hi,

My son had given me his ipod touch, with my very limited knowlage of these things I'm trying to see what it can do. There is nothing on the ipod itself to say which generation it is so I wondered if there was any way of telling. I have also tried to update the software but there isn't anything to tap in the general setting to update, maybe my version is too old! If it is an older version does that mean that I can't use icloud, even if I work out how to use it?

Any help for a very confused Mum would be much appreciated

iPod touch

Posted on Jan 13, 2014 1:42 AM

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by Bophus,

Bophus Jan 13, 2014 2:00 AM in response to JR31
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Jan 13, 2014 2:00 AM in response to JR31

go to this website and you will be able to identify what generation your ipod touch is

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353
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by lllaass,

lllaass Jan 13, 2014 2:05 AM in response to JR31
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Jan 13, 2014 2:05 AM in response to JR31

See the following
Identifying iPod models
It is likely you iPod can't be updated any further
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 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
To more easily find compatible apps:
iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.
Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.
The following apply for a 2G (iOS 4.2.1 or later)
App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.
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