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My ipod Touch has ios 4.2.1 can I upgrade to ios7?

My I-pod Touch is 4th 0r 5th generation and has iOS 4.2.1, I check the upgrades and find I am fully up to speed, however I want to download an app (Amazon Prime music) which needs iOS7 can I upgrade and how?

iPod touch, iOS 4.2

Posted on Aug 16, 2015 7:44 AM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2015 7:45 AM

You have a 2G iPod, its hardware, only 128 MB of RAM, prevents going higher than 4.2.1

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Aug 16, 2015 8:06 AM in response to BDCforest

I suspect you have a 2G iPod. The 4G is the first tohave cameras. A 2G can only go to iOS 4.2.1.

Identifying iPod models


iPod touch (3rd generation)

iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.

The iPod touch (3rd generation) can be distinguished from iPod touch (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text below the engraving, look for the model number. iPod touch (2nd generation) is model A1288, and iPod touch (3rd generation) is model A1318.

My ipod Touch has ios 4.2.1 can I upgrade to ios7?

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