Periodically, Apple releases iPod software updates that add features and fix bugs in the operating system that runs the iPod. The tool to update iPod software is built into iTunes.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: A few minutes, depending on your Internet connection
Here's How:
- To check for new iPod software updates, connect your iPod to your computer. The iPod management screen will appear as it usually does when you sync.
- In the middle of this screen, you’ll see a section called Version and a button labeled "Check for Update". To check for iPod software updates and, if any are available, install them, click it.
- If there an update is available, a window will pop up asking you to download and install the update, download it to install later, or skip it for the time being.
- If you chose to download it, a series of pop-up windows will lead you through the process of installing the new software update on your iPod. Follow those instructions and the update will be installed.
- Once the update is installed the iPod automatically restarts and you'll be enjoying an updated iPod.
What You Need
- An iPod
- iTunes
- An Internet connection
