How to Update Ipod Software to 1.1.3

Upgrade I-touch Software

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Congratulations! You got one of the new I-POD ITouch cool gadgets, and now you want to make sure you have all the current versions of software upgrades. Read on to find out how, and check out the RESOURCES section below for additional information if you want to download videos or customize your I-Touch.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Ipod touch
computer (laptop or PC)
USB cable (included with your I-Touch)

Step1

I-touch Connection Plug your Ipod touch in to computer and go to the summary button. Check out the information to the right of the picture of your Ipod.
Make sure the software is the latest version (1.1.3) by clicking check updates.

Step2

ITunes Version is key to the Software Upgrade Make sure your version of Itunes is 7.6 (this is very important, it wont work w/out it!)
You can check the I-Tunes version by clicking HELP, then ABOUT I-TUNES in the menu bar.

Step3

ITouch Once you have verified your version, navigate to the Itunes store - Internet access required, and click on the software update button on the main screen (if you are reading this after January 2008, you may have to search a little for it.)
If you have ITouch version 1.1.3 and Itunes version 7.6, there should be a button called "go to software update".
Click this now - if there is red text, you did something wrong, check your versions again. If the versions are correct, try restarting your system, Ipod and Itunes. Then try again.

Step4

ITouch Provided everthing is in the correct version, you should be able to click the "buy software" button.
It should take no more than a minute to download.

Step5

Restart your Ipod after unplugging it safely.
All the new "apps" should be there... and you are done!

Tips & Warnings

If you have any problems with upgrading, contact Apple support, there should be a number on the website - just go to www.apple.com.
Follow all guides and instructions in your manual first - you should be familiar with the basics of using an IPOD and ITUNES before venturing into upgrade-land.