Installing iPhone 2.2 Software Update on iPod touch
Summary
The iPhone 2.2 Software Update is free if you have an iPod touch with iPhone 2.0 software or later. Use this article to learn how to check if you have iPhone 2.0 software or later, and how to install your free update.
Products Affected
iTunes, iPod touch, iPod touch (2nd generation)
Here's how to check which software version is on your iPod touch:
- Tap Settings > General >About.
- The software version number appears next to Version.
If you have iPhone 2.0 software 2.0 or later, follow these steps to update your iPod touch software to the latest version:
- Make sure you are using iTunes 8 or later. Download iTunes.
- Connect your iPod touch to your computer.
- When iTunes opens, select your iPod touch under Devices on the left side of the iTunes window (1) and in the iPod touch Summary pane, click Update (2).
- iTunes tells you if there's a newer version of the iPod touch software available.
- Click Download and Install to obtain the latest version of software.
Additional Information
If you would like to purchase the iPhone 3.1 (or later) Software Update for iPod touch, see Purchasing iPhone 3.1 (or later) Software Update for iPod touch for more information.
For more information about backing up, updating, and restoring iPod touch software, see Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone and iPod touch software.