Using apps on your iPod touch

Make sure the app is compatible with your iPod touch software:

• Check the requirements in the App Store.
• Check your iOS version using Settings > General > About.

If the app requires a newer version of the iOS than the one you are using, update the iOS on your iPod touch.

See if there is an updated version of the app on your iPod touch.

Open the App Store and tap Updates. If updates are available, tap Update All. iPod touch will then download and install the app updates.

When prompted, enter your iTunes Store account information.

If only a single app has stopped responding or closes on launch, try the following:

1. Return to the Home screen, and then click the Home button twice.
2. Tap and hold on the app.
3. When it starts to jiggle, tap the to close it.
4. Double-click the Home button and try opening the app again.

To restart iPod touch, first turn iPod touch off by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until a red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider and iPod touch will turn off after a few moments.

Next, turn iPod touch on by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.

If you are having issues with a particular app, try removing and reinstalling the app on your iPod touch.

1. To avoid losing any app data, first back up your information.
2. Touch and hold any app icon on the Home screen until the icons start to jiggle.
3. Tap the "x" in the corner of the app you want to remove. You may be prompted to rate the app.
4. Tap Delete to remove the app and all of its data from your iPod touch.
5. Click the Home button to cancel or stop deleting apps.
6. Proceed to the next step to reinstall your app.

After removing an app from your iPod touch, use these steps to reinstall it.

Open the App Store on iPod touch and locate the app to reinstall. If you previously purchased the app, tap Purchased to find it quickly, then tap the install button.

If prompted, enter your iTunes Store account information.

After the app is installed, check to see if your issue is resolved.