What iOS version does refurbished iPod Touch 5th generation come with?

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What iOS version does refurbished iPod Touch 5th generation come with?

I would like to know what iOS version the refurbished iPod Touch 5th generation comes with.

http://store.apple.com/au/product/FD723ZP/A/refurbished-ipod-touch-32gb-black-sl ate-5th-generation

The images of the iPod Touch seem to show that they have iOS 6 on them. But this doesn't count for the "Space Grey" color option as this shows that it has iOS 7.

Scrolling down the page "Built-in Apps" from "Features" mentions iOS 6.

"And iOS 6 adds to the mix with Siri, Facebook integration, Maps, Passbook and more."

I would also like to know the exact version number e.g. "iOS 6.1.3 or iOS 7.0.2"

Could the time of purchase affect this too? As in if purchased now (July, 2014), then the refurbished models are iOS 7 since the user of the iPods prior to reburbishing would've updated to the newest update which is iOS 7?

Posted on Jul 8, 2014 8:16 PM

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JEM24

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Jul 8, 2014 8:26 PM in response to rs726

Hey rs726, I think you have answered your own question, you have the link with the info. I'm thinking the photo used is just a stock photo, not necessarily current with the present iOS. You should ask Apple for the definitive answer, but if I remember correctly, you get the latest iOS. But I could be wrong. Hope this helps. Cheers.

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DICM1004

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Jul 8, 2014 9:52 PM in response to rs726

The refurbished iPod touch 5, came with iOS 7.1.2. Every time you get the refurbished iPod touch, the latest iOS version is included. And later this year, you can update to iOS 8 in September or October.

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DICM1004

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Jul 8, 2014 9:53 PM in response to DICM1004

And I forgot, you can check the version of iOS by going to Settings > General > About, then you see the version running.

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 12:01 AM in response to rs726

Could getting the "Slate" option make a difference? Since this color was discontinued around the release of iOS 7 and was replaced by the "Space Grey" option. But it is refurbished...

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 12:07 AM in response to JEM24

Where would I go if I were to ask Apple directly?

https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action

When I go to this page, then go to iPod, then iPod Touch, it gives me topics to choose one that is relevant. But there isn't a topic that fits with my question.

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lllaass

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Jul 9, 2014 2:02 AM in response to DICM1004

Not true. The latest iOS is installed when the iPod is actually refurbished by Apple. If a newer iOS version is released after it is refurbished Apple does not go back and update previously refurbished but not sold iPods.

DICM1004 wrote:

The refurbished iPod touch 5, came with iOS 7.1.2. Every time you get the refurbished iPod touch, the latest iOS version is included. And later this year, you can update to iOS 8 in September or October.

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 4:40 AM in response to lllaass

Is there a way to find out which iOS version the iPod has if I were to purchase one?

And if once I receive the iPod and I check the iOS version but it's not to my liking, would I be able to return it? Would there be a refund?

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 5:07 AM in response to rs726

Apple's Sales and Refund policy (http://store.apple.com/au/open/salespolicies) says if the product is undamaged then there will be a refund but I'm not sure and there is also a part that mentions exchanges, does that mean I could exchange it with the chance that I'd get one with a different iOS version?

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lllaass

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Jul 9, 2014 5:31 AM in response to rs726

You have 14 days to get a full refund.

I would expect the a refurbished 5G iPod touch to have ioS 7.x.x, not unlikely the latest, 7.1.2.

Whatever, you can just update the 5G to 7.1.2 but downgrading is not supported by Apple..

Refurbished iPod are only sold online but you can select it be shipped to a store for pickup.

I really do not understand your concern

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 5:44 PM in response to lllaass

I'm looking for an iPod Touch that still has iOS 6, although I didn't want to mention that since it's not the point of the question. So I guess it's whichever version was the latest when the iPod was refurbished then.

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rs726 Author

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Jul 9, 2014 5:49 PM in response to lllaass

And like you said, downgrading is not supported by Apple so what's the point in mentioning that...

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lllaass

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Jul 10, 2014 1:44 AM in response to rs726

I doubt you will find an Apple refurbished 5G with iOPS 6 since iOS 7 come out 9 months ago.

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rs726 Author

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Jul 10, 2014 2:16 AM in response to lllaass

OK well thank you for all your replies.

I guess this one answered it enough:

lllaass wrote:

Not true. The latest iOS is installed when the iPod is actually refurbished by Apple. If a newer iOS version is released after it is refurbished Apple does not go back and update previously refurbished but not sold iPods.

DICM1004 wrote:

The refurbished iPod touch 5, came with iOS 7.1.2. Every time you get the refurbished iPod touch, the latest iOS version is included. And later this year, you can update to iOS 8 in September or October.

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