Using iTunes 6 to determine iPod‘s software version

If you have iTunes 7 or later, click here for other methods to find your iPod serial number.

Using iTunes 6 to determine iPod's software version

1. Download and install iTunes 6.0.1 or later
2. Launch iTunes, connect your iPod, and wait until it appears in the Source pane.
3. Open Preferences.
   • In Windows: On the Edit menu, click Preferences.
   • On a Mac: From the iTunes menu, choose Preferences.
4. Click the iPod button in the Preferences window and note the iPod software version.

Using iPod Updater to determine iPod's software version

1. Download and install the latest iPod Updater
2. Launch the latest iPod Updater by navigating to to following location:
   • Windows XP: C:\\Program Files\\iPod or on the Start menu, point to All Programs and then point to iPod.
   • Mac OS X: /Applications/Utilities/iPod Software Updater
3. Connect your iPod, and wait until it appears in iPod Updater.

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