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Q: How do I upgrade the OS on an A1213 iPod touch?

Original iPod touch os unknown, but slightly later version with popular apps.  No "easy" upgrade to the OS evident on system preferences.  At a loss.

iPod touch, OS unknown, popular apps included.

Posted on Jan 25, 2014 9:23 AM

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Q: How do I upgrade the OS on an A1213 iPod touch?

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Jan 25, 2014 9:26 AM in response to Old Bulldog
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    Jan 25, 2014 9:26 AM in response to Old Bulldog

    You have a first generation model.

     

    See the chart below to determine whether you can upgrade your device and what you can upgrade to. If you do not have a Software Update option present on your iDevice, then you are trying to upgrade to iOS 5 or higher. You will have to connect your device to your computer and open iTunes in order to upgrade.

     

    IPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad iOS Compatibility Chart

     

         Device                                       iOS Verson

     

    iPhone 1                                      iOS 3.1.3

    iPhone 3G                                   iOS 4.2.1

    iPhone 3GS                                 iOS 6.1.x

    iPhone 4                                      iOS 7.0.x

    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 7.0.x

    iPhone 5                                      iOS 7.0.x

    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 7.0.x

    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 7.0.x

    -------------------------------------------------------

    iPod Touch 1                               iOS 3.1.3

    iPod Touch 2                               iOS 4.2.1

    iPod Touch 3                               iOS 5.1.1

    iPod Touch 4                               iOS 6.1.x

    iPod Touch 5                               iOS 7.0.x

    -------------------------------------------------------

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 7.0.x

    iPad 3                                          iOS 7.0.x

    iPad 4                                          iOS 7.0.x

    iPad Mini                                      iOS 7.0.x

    iPad Air                                        iOS 7.0.x

    =====================================

     

    Select the method most appropriate for your situation.

     

    Upgrading iOS

       1. How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

       2. iPhone Support

       3. iPod Touch Support

       4. iPad Support

     

         a. Updating Your iOS from iOS 5

     

              Tap Settings > General > Software Update

     

         If an update is available there will be an active Update button. If you are current,

         then you will see a gray screen with a message saying your are up to date.

     

         b. If you are still using iOS 4 Updating your device to iOS 5 or later.

     

         c. Resolving update problems

     

            1. iOS - Unable to update or restore

            2. iOS- Resolving update and restore alert messages

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Jan 25, 2014 9:28 AM in response to Old Bulldog
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    Jan 25, 2014 9:28 AM in response to Old Bulldog

    The 1G can only go as high as iOS 3.1.3 that you get here.

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052