How to Update Your iPod or iPhone Software

10 of 10 in Series: The Essentials of Troubleshooting Your iPod or iPhone

iTunes tells you whether your iPod or iPhone has the newest software installed. Just connect your iPod or iPhone to your computer and select it in the iTunes Source pane (in the Devices section). The summary page appears to the right of the Source pane, and the Version section tells you whether your iPod or iPhone software is up to date and when iTunes will check for new software. You can check for new software whenever you want by clicking the Check for Update button on the Summary page.

Use iTunes to update or restore your iPod.

Some iPod models need to be disconnected from the computer temporarily and connected to a power source to finish the process of updating the software. Follow the instructions to disconnect your iPod and connect it to an AC power adapter, if required.