How to Get Internet on the iPod Touch

Connecting to the Internet on your iPod Touch will allow you to take advantage of the App Store, Web browsing, and multiple other features. You can connect to the Internet on your iPod Touch at any time as long as you have Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Setting Up Wi-Fi

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    Tap on “Settings” from the home screen of your iPod Touch.
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    Tap on “Wi-Fi.”
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    Wait for your iPod Touch to search for all available Wi-Fi networks in your area.
    • Toggle the Wi-Fi button to “On” if Wi-Fi is currently disabled.
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    Tap on the name of the Wi-Fi network to which you want to connect.
    • Enter the network password and tap “Join” if you are connecting to a secure Wi-Fi network.
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    Wait for your iPod Touch to connect to the Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi logo will display at the top right corner of your screen after it has successfully been connected to the Wi-Fi network.[1]
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Accessing Safari Web Browser

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    Tap on the “Safari” icon from the home screen of your iPod Touch. The Safari Web browser will launch on your device.
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    Tap on the search field at the top right corner of your screen.
    • Alternately, you can tap on the URL field if you know the Web address for the website you want to browse.
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    Type in keywords or the desired URL to begin browsing the Web on your iPod Touch.
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Accessing Chrome Web Browser

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    Tap on “Settings” from the home screen of your iPod Touch.
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    Tap on “General” and select “About.”[2]
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    Verify that your iPod Touch is running iOS 12 or later. Chrome can only be installed on devices running iOS 12 and later.[3]
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    Press the “Home” button to return to the home screen of your iPod.
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    Tap on the “Apple App Store” icon. The App Store will display on-screen.
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    Tap on “search” and type “Chrome browser.”
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    Tap on “Chrome web browser by Google” from the list of search results.
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    Tap on “Free.”
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    Tap on “Install App.”
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    Enter your Apple ID password at the prompt.
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    Tap on “OK.” The Chrome Web browser app will begin installing on your iPod Touch.
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    Wait for Chrome to complete the installation process on your iPod. When installation is complete, the Chrome icon will display on your home screen.
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    Tap on the Chrome icon to launch the Web browser. You will now have the ability to browse the Web on your iPod Touch using Google Chrome.[4]
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References

  1. ↑ http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5569
  2. ↑ http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2188
  3. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95346?co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&hl=en
  4. ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/2641259?hl=en

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