How to Get the App Store on an iTouch
The iPod Touch, often called iTouch, is capable of connecting wirelessly to the Internet, playing music and videos, and downloading games and other applications from the App Store. Starting in 2008 with the iTouch 2.0 software update, App Store accessibility was programmed into the iTouch. If you have a first-generation iTouch, add App Store accessibility by installing the most recent iTouch software.
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Instructions
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Open iTunes. Click "Help" and select "Check for Updates" to see if you are running the most current software version. If you are not, download and install the newest version.
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Open a web browser and go to the iPod Touch update page on the Apple website.
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Click "Update Now" to open the "iPod Touch Software Update" in iTunes.
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Click "Buy Now" to purchase and download the software update. (As of 2009, the price for the update was $4.95.) Enter your iTunes account information when prompted to confirm your purchase.
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After the software has downloaded, connect your iPod Touch to your computer using the included USB cable. ITunes will recognize the updated iPod Touch software and ask if you want to install the upgrade.
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Select the option to install the software update. Disconnect your iTunes from your computer only after the upgrade is complete and your iPod has rebooted. Access the App Store by tapping the "App Store" icon on your iPod Touch Home Screen.
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Tips & Warnings
Before downloading the software update, sync your iPod Touch with iTunes to make sure your music and playlists are backed up. Re-sync after updating the software.
