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How do I update iOS 11 to a 5th generation iPod ?

How do I update iOS 11 to a 5th generation iPod ?

iPod touch (5th generation), iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Dec 10, 2017 11:48 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2017 12:28 AM

You don't.

An iPod Touch 5th generation cannot be upgraded past iOS 9.3.5.

It’s hardware is nearly 6 years old and is nowhere near powerful enough to even support the base features of iOS 10 OR 11.


Sorry.

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How do I update iOS 11 to a 5th generation iPod ?

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