Q: Is there any way that free apps downloaded to a fourth-generation iPod touch can be backed up when synching? - Anonymous A: Definitely. In fact, this should normally happen automatically whenever you sync your iPod touch with your iTunes library; however with the release of iCloud and iOS 5 there are actually a couple of different ways this can now be handled. Traditionally, apps are backed up into your iTunes library, along with a backup of theā¦