Apple iPod touch iOS 6.1 - Manual (Page 135)

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Updating and restoring iPod touch software
You can update iPod touch software in Settings or by using iTunes. You can also erase or restore
iPod touch, and then use iCloud or iTunes to restore a backup.
Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPod touch user interface, but it isn’t erased from
iPod touch. For information about erasing all content and settings, see
Reset on page 125.
Updating iPod touch
You can update software in iPod touch Settings or by using iTunes.
Update wirelessly on iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. iPod touch
checks for available software updates.
Update software in iTunes: iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync
iPod touch using iTunes. See
Syncing with iTunes on page 15.
For more information about updating iPod touch software, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT4623 .
Restoring iPod touch
You can use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPod touch from a backup.
Restore from an iCloud backup: Reset iPod touch to erase all settings and information. Sign in
to iCloud and choose Restore from a Backup in the Setup Assistant. See
Reset on page 125.
Restore from an iTunes backup: Connect iPod touch to the computer you normally sync with,
select iPod touch in the iTunes window, and click Restore in the Summary pane.
When the iPod touch software is restored, you can either set it up as a new iPod touch, or restore
your music, videos, app data, and other content from a backup.
For more information about restoring iPod touch software, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT1414 .
Learning more, service, and support
This table describes where to get more iPod touch-related safety, software, and service information.
To learn about Do this
Using iPod touch safely See Important safety information on page 129.
iPod touch service and support, tips, forums, and
Apple software downloads Go to www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch .
The latest information about iPod touch Go to www.apple.com/ipodtouch .
Managing your Apple ID account Go to appleid.apple.com .
Using iCloud Go to www.apple.com/support/icloud .
Using iTunes Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For an
online iTunes tutorial (may not be available in all
areas), go to
www.apple.com/support/itunes .
Using other Apple iOS apps Go to www.apple.com/support/ios .
Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this guide. Then go to
www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch .
Viewing iPod touch regulatory information On iPod touch, go to Settings > General > About >
Legal > Regulatory.
Battery replacement service Go to www.apple.com/batteries/replacements.html .