iPod Updater (Mac and PC)
iPod Updater (Mac and PC)
If your iPod's software needs to be updated, you can download the latest version from Apple. It's free, and it works on both Mac and Windows.
It can detect your model and software version, and tell you if it needs to be installed or not. It also supports restoring your iPod back to its factory default settings.
The process is simple and doesn't require any special tools or knowledge. It's a great way to get your iPod up to date and enhance it with new features.
iPod nano 2010 owners can install the software by checking for updates in iTunes.
Updating your iPod's internal software is something Apple does a few times a year, to fix bugs and add new features. This is a fairly painless process that can be done by connecting your iPod to the computer and running iTunes.
In iTunes, select your iPod from the Source list and click Check for Update. It will then display a list of available updates.
If you see a "Downloading" icon in the Source pane, the update is ready to download. Once it's downloaded, you can check for its progress by clicking the "Downloading" button again.
This updater includes software for the original iPod, iPod shuffle, and iPod classic models. It also includes the latest iPod nano / iPhone software, including Nike + iPod support and a volume limit setting for the iPod shuffle.
iPod Updater 2006-06-28 includes all the software released in 2006. It offers Nike + iPod support for the iPod nano, a volume limit setting for the iPod shiffle, and bug fixes. It is recommended for all iPod nano, iPod shuffle, and iPod classic owners.