How to Upgrade iPod Touch iOS Firmware

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iPod Touch iOS Firmware
To ensure you get the most out of your iPod Touch, it's always a good idea to make sure you have the very latest version of iPod Touch iOS firmware installed on your iPod Touch.

Read about the Latest iPod Touch iOS Features.

The Current Firmware Version is: 5.0.1

 
iPod Touch iOS? iPod Touch Firmware? Software? WTF?
iPod Touch iOS is the operating system that runs on your iPod Touch. It's the software that makes your iPod Touch do all the clever things you know and love.

It's entirely separate to the iTunes software that you have installed on your PC.

It's worth noting that the software installed on your iPod Touch is often referred to as iPod Touch iOS, FIRMWARE or SOFTWARE. You can call it what you want... "iOS" "Firmware" or "Software"... Officially it is "iOS Firmware", but it's the same thing. All you should be concerned about is making sure you have the latest iOS Firmware version installed on your iPod Touch.

 
Check Your iPod Touch iOS Firmware Version
You can easily check which version of the iPod Touch iOS Firmware is installed on your iPod Touch. Here's how...

1. Grab your iPod Touch.

2. Select the 'Settings' icon on the homescreen on your iPod Touch.

3. Select 'General'.

4. Select 'About'.

The current "Version" installed on your iPod Touch will be shown. If the version shown is less than 5.0.1. I highly recommend that you upgrade it using the instructions below.

 
How to Upgrade iPod Touch iOS Firmware
Upgrading to the latest iPod Touch iOS Firmware version is done using the iTunes software on your computer.

NOTE: I recommend that you make sure you always have the latest version of iTunes installed on your PC, before updating your iPod Touch iOS Firmware. Read my guide on upgrading iTunes.

How to upgrade your iPod Touch iOS Firmware...

1. Connect your iPod Touch to your PC using the USB Data Cable.

2. Start iTunes on your PC.

3. Select your iPod Touch, which is now listed in the left hand menu under the 'DEVICES' heading.

4. You are now on the 'SUMMARY' page for you iPod Touch.

5. Select 'Check for Update'.

If there is an iPod Touch iOS Firmware update available, you'll be prompted to go through the steps to upgrade it.

Just follow the on screen prompts.