ipod touch software updates ?

rowa

i have an ipod touch that i haven't used in about 2 years , its a first generation touch , i gave it to my niece an she wants to put various apps on it , when she downloads them from itunes they will not sync onto the touch ,

anyone any idea whats wrong ? the software version on the ipod is 2.2.1 , i have clicked the updates button and itunes tells me its up to date.

help.

coylemj

The apps probably require a higher version of the s/w, you need to look when downloading the app, it normally tells you on the iTunes store what version of iOS is required to run it.

When you're looking at the app entry on the iTunes store, look down the left column and you'll see a 'Requirements' header under which it will typically say 'requires iOS 3.2 or later' or something similar.

rowa

thanks coylemj , is there anyway to get the later version of the software onto the ipod ? or is it too old ?

gingernut79

I think the latest version they can take is 4.2 so you should be ok to update it. Look on the ipod tab when you plug it into itunes / it should automatically tell you about any available updates

coylemj

iOS4 will not run on an iTouch G1...

Additional Information

Note: iOS 4 is not available for iPod touch (1st generation).


See this web page, scroll down to below the support grid....

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4205

You will need to purchase iOS3 from Apple, see the details here. If I recall correctly it cost about 7 to 9 euros, it was a while back so can't be sure.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052

gingernut79

apologies i forgot that the my old ipod was a G2 not a G1. The G2 which was fully updateable until I sold it around Christmas time.