jsmayes99

Q: how do I update the ios for my ipodtouch

I've been trying to update the ios on my ipod touch for the late 5 hours and nothing is working so what's the secret?

iPod touch, iOS 6.1.6

Posted on Aug 17, 2015 1:05 PM

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Aug 17, 2015 1:08 PM in response to jsmayes99
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    Aug 17, 2015 1:08 PM in response to jsmayes99

    Be sure you can:

     

    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 7.1.x

    iPhone 4S                                    iOS 8.x.x

    iPhone 5                                      iOS 8.x.x

    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 8.x.x

    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 8.x.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 8.x.x

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

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 8.x.x

    iPad 3                                          iOS 8.x.x

    iPad 4                                          iOS 8.x.x

    iPad Mini & Mini Retina                iOS 8.x.x

    iPad Air                                        iOS 8.x.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 Phil0124,

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Aug 17, 2015 1:14 PM in response to jsmayes99
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    Aug 17, 2015 1:14 PM in response to jsmayes99

    As pointed out, depending on the exact model of iPod you have you may not be able to update beyond the 6.1.6 you mention in you tag line.

     

    6.1.6 was the last iOS version a 4th Generation iPod touch could update to. If you have that, then you cannot update any further.

     

    Identify your iPod model - Apple Support