Whenever Apple releases an update to the iPod operating system, you must install it. These software updates include bug fixes, support for new features, the latest versions of macOS and Windows, and other improvements. The iPod operating system can only be updated using a computer.

This article explains how to update the operating system on the following iPods:

To update your iPod's operating system, follow these steps:

Use the USB cable to connect your iPod to your computer. Depending on your settings, this may launch iTunes and/or sync your iPod.