Updating a used Ipod touch

We bought a used Ipod touch for my son. I was able to sync it to my iTunes. We are not able to download any apps. It says that we don't have the most current software. When I connect the Ipod to my PC an iTunes - I click on check for updates and it says that there are none. I've also tried going under Settings, General but there is no software updates located there. Any ideas?? Thanks!!

iPod touch

Posted on Apr 7, 2014 8:00 AM

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Apr 7, 2014 8:03 AM in response to Tedjess

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 6.1.6 Requires iTunes version 10.7 or later. For a Mac, that requires a Mac with OSX 10.6.8 or later


Identifying iPod models


To more easily find compatible apps:

iOSSearch - search the iTunes store for compatible apps.

Apple Club - filter apps by iOS version.

Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)

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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Updating a used Ipod touch

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