How to Download Java on iPod Touch

Java is a programming language first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. Java is commonly used on websites, many of which will not load or display properly unless Java is installed. The iPod Touch is not enabled for Java. This means that websites with Java components you visit using the iPod Touch's native Safari web browser will not work. It is not possible to directly download Java or enable Java on the iPod Touch. However, a free application available through the App Store will allow you to view websites with Java elements.

Things You'll Need

• iPod Touch
• iTunes account

Instructions

1. Press the round button at the bottom of your iPod Touch's screen. Slide your finger across the screen as instructed to unlock the iPod Touch.

2. Press the icon for the "App Store." Select the "Search" option and type "Cloud Browse" in the search input field. Press "Search."

3. Select the option for "Cloud Browse." Cloud Browse is a free application that allows you to use view websites with Java components. Press the blue "Free" icon and then press the green "Install" icon. Type your iTunes password and click "OK."

4. Wait for the Cloud Browser to download and install. During the installation process a box will open asking you to confirm that you are 17 years of age or older. Click "OK." The total download and installation process can take up to five minutes depending on the speed of your data connection.

5. Press the new "Cloud Browse" icon on your desktop. The application will open. Cloud Browse is a complete mobile web browser. It functions like Safari, the native iPod touch web browser. Enter the web address for the web page with Java components you want to visit. Java components and applications will function normally through the Cloud Browse application.

Tips & Warnings

• During installation, Cloud Browse asks you to verify that you are 17 years of age or older. The program has no "adult" components. However, the App asks for the age verification because it allows you to view websites that are not compatible with the Safari browser.

References

• iPod touch Manual
• Java: What is Java and why do I need it?
• Apple: Cloud Browse