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Q: how do i download apps onto my ipod touch 4.2.2

I cant sync apps or download any apps onto my ipod touch 4.2

iPod touch, iOS 4.2

Posted on Jul 1, 2016 6:03 PM

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Q: how do i download apps onto my ipod touch 4.2.2

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  • by theratter,Apple recommended

    theratter theratter Jul 1, 2016 6:06 PM in response to swills2
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    Jul 1, 2016 6:06 PM in response to swills2

    You can only do so for apps or updates compatible with the version of iOS you have installed. If you cannot upgrade iOS on your device, then you can only use apps compatible with iOS 4.2.x. Otherwise, you will need to buy a newer device that can run a later version of iOS.

     

    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 9.x.x

    iPhone 5                                       iOS 9.x.x

    iPhone 5c                                     iOS 9.x.x

    iPhone 5s                                     iOS 9.x.x

    iPhone 6                                       iOS 9.x.x

    iPhone 6 Plus                               iOS 9.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 9.x.x

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

    iPad 1                                          iOS 5.1.1

    iPad 2                                          iOS 9.x.x

    iPad 3                                          iOS 9.x.x

    iPad 4                                          iOS 9.x.x

    iPad Mini & Mini Retina               iOS 9.x.x

    iPad Air                                        iOS 9.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