HT201210: If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod

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nicolafromirl

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Q: Software update issue on 1st gen ipod?

I have been given a 1st generation ipod for my little one, and it is currently running on ios2. It tells me there is an update for ios4 but despite updating for 6 hours today i recieved another error message! i have re installed and updated itunes etc but still wont update the ipod! can anyone shed some light on what to do next, please....

thanks in advance!

iPod touch, iOS 2.x

Posted on Jan 13, 2014 3:49 PM

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by lllaass,

lllaass Jan 13, 2014 3:55 PM in response to nicolafromirl
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Jan 13, 2014 3:55 PM in response to nicolafromirl

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.

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