Can iPod 5th generation get iOS 13?

Specifically, Apple’s press release notes that iOS 13 supports the “iPhone 6s and later” and that it also is “available with iPadOS for iPad Air 2 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 4 and later.”

Why won’t my iPod restore in recovery mode?

If you see an error when you update or restore your iPhone or iPod, learn what to do. If you can’t update or restore your device with recovery mode, you can’t use recovery mode because of broken buttons, or your device is stuck in Activation Lock, contact Apple Support.

Can you update iPod 5th generation?

The iPod Touch 5th gen is ineligible and excluded from upgrading to iOS 10 AND iOS 11. The, now, 5 year old hardware architectures and a less powerful, clocked down 1.0 Ghz CPU that Apple has deemed insufficiently powerful enough to even run the basic, barebones features of iOS 10 OR iOS 11!

What is the latest iOS version for the iPod Touch 5th generation?

The 5th gen iPod Touch is a, now, 5 year old device with 5 year old specs and technology. iOS 9.3.5 is the farthest iOS version your iPod Touch can go. It will still receive app updates relevant to indivudual apps that still support iOS 9.3.5 and earlier. iOS 9.3.5 is the last version that the iPod touch 5th Generation can operate.

Is my iPod Touch 5 becoming obsolete or useless?

Your iPod Touch 5th gen will still do everything it does now and you will, get, at least, another full year, perhaps two, if you decide you want to wait longer to get a new or newer iPad model. Your iPod Touch 5 is NOT, suddenly, becoming obsolete or useless.

Should I buy a 6th generation iPod Touch or keep my 5?

So, your options are really keep using your iPod Touch 5 or purchase a the “new” 6th generation iPod Touch if you feel you need or want to.

Will my iPod Touch 5 still work and function as normal?

Your iPod Touch 5 will still work and function as it always has, but will no longer receive any more app updates some time in the foreseeable future. The final app updates your 5th gen iPod Touch will end up receiving will be their last!