How do i download updates for ipod

Create a personalised ads profile. Select personalised ads. Apply market research to generate audience insights. Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. By Sam Costello. Sam Costello. Sam Costello has been writing about tech since His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN. Tweet Share Email. Click the iPod icon, and then choose Update or Check for Update. Follow the onscreen prompts to update your iPod.

You may have to enter your Apple password. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Tell us why! When you connect iPod, watch the iPod's screen. Does it initially say "Connected" or "Do not disconnect" or give other indication of a data connection?

Or does it only show the battery charging symbol? Or does it not react at all to being connected? Does NOT say any of the above. Though it does appear to be charging, i. If you only see the battery charging symbol, there's no data connection between iPod and computer. Does the iPod currently operate as an iPod, when disconnected? In other words, does it start up properly show its menu screens and play songs if it has any songs loaded?

No data connection and also the slow charging could indicate a problem on the computer's USB bus, a faulty USB docking cable, or a problem on iPod.

As a test , shut down power off computer and disconnect all USB devices. If your computer is a laptop, connect its power adapter so it's not running in battery power. Do this to Reset restart iPod. Learn how to reset your iPod - Apple Support see section iPod with a click wheel. Is there any difference? Not working, no device detected.

Also alarm notice popped up: may need to replace USB device, i. Got to go to postpone this problem solving, as need to be off to work. Later will find a way solve this. Again appreciate yr help. Does the iPod startup properly, and show its home menu screen and play songs if it has any loaded?

If it does not, it won't connect either. How to put your iPod into disk mode - Apple Support. If it goes into Disk Mode , connect it to your computer running iTunes. Normally, iTunes prompts you to do a Restore , which erases iPod and sets it to default "factory" condition.

It's also possible that your USB docking cable is faulty. That would account for the things you describe. Try another docking cable if you have one. Communities Get Support. Some software updates aren't available wirelessly.

VPN or proxy connections might prevent your device from contacting the update servers. If a message asks to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap Continue to allow apps to be removed. After installation is complete, those apps are automatically reinstalled. If you tap Cancel instead, you can delete content manually from your device to add more space. Your device can update automatically overnight while it's charging.

Here's how to turn on automatic updates:. Upgrading to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS software provides the latest features, security updates, and bug fixes. Not all features are available on all devices or in all regions. Battery and system performance may be influenced by many factors including network conditions and individual use; actual results may vary.

Before you update Back up your device using iCloud or your computer. Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch wirelessly If a message says that an update is available, tap Install Now to update now.