How to Update and Upgrade iPod Touch to Firmware OS 3.0 For Free
Apple has release iPhone and iPod Touch firmware OS software version 3.0. The firmware 3.0 is a major update that adds tons of new features to the portable device. While all generations of original iPhone and iPhone 3G entitles to free upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0 software update, both 1st generation and 2nd generation iPod Touch 2G is required to pay $9.95 to upgrade to to OS 3.0.
Bypass and skip the payment to Apple. It’s obviously unfair practice by Apple towards iPod Touch, who properly do not incur recurring charges. Use the following guide on how to upgrade and update to iPod Touch OS 3.0 software update firmware for free without cost.
How to Upgrade or Update iPod Touch to OS 3.0 Firmware For Free
- Download and install iTunes 8.2 or higher version.
- Download iPod Touch 2G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw or iPod Touch 1G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw via the iPhone OS 3.0 software update direct download links.
Note: If the downloaded file is in ZIP format (iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.zip) , then rename the extension from .zip to .ipsw. If the file name is been appended with .zip extension, such as iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.zip, just remove the .zip off the filename.
If you encounter “an error occurred while processing your request” error message when attempting to download iPod Touch firmware, download the IPSW files from here (for 1st generation iPod Touch) or here (for 2nd generation iPod Touch).
- Plug in and connect the iPod Touch to computer.
- Run iTunes 8.2 or higher.
- Select the iPod Touch from Devices list.
- Optional but recommended, take a backup of the iPod in case of accidental file lost.
- Now there are two ways to update iPod Touch. For user who want to clean and fresh upgrade the iPod Touch, without retaining any existing songs, musics, videos, movies, apps and other media or data files on iPod Touch (mean you will be losing all files stored on iPod Touch), follows these steps:
- In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Restore.
In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Restore.
For user who want to retain and save everything that has been uploaded and stored on iPod Touch or ensure that the media is untouched (not losing any files), follow these steps instead:
- On the iTunes main screen, there should be 2 options: “Check for update” and “Restore”. Click on Check for update.
- A web page showing the iPod Touch OS firmware 3.0 features and offering option to buy for $9.99 will be loaded and shown. Click on Cancel.
- iTunes will return to the previous iPod Touch main page. However, the “Check for update” option has now been change to “Update.
- In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Update.
In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Update.
- In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Restore.
- Locate and select iPod Touch OS 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file downloaded in step above.
- The update process will start. iPod may reboot a few times. Do not disconnect iPod Touch until iTunes has completed updating iPod Touch.
- Once upgrading is done, the iPod Touch will be on OS firmware 3.0, for free without any cent been paid.
- Optionally, if you have choose to restore iPod Tunes to firmware OS software 3.0 at factory default, iTunes will offer option to either create a new iPod or restore it from backup. For user already created a backup of iPod, just restore the date files to upgraded iPod Touch.
Note: If there is an error when iTunes attempts to recognize iPod Touch, just unplug and plug the iPod back in again.
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February 8th, 2010 04:19
im using Ipod2,1_3.0_7A341 on my 2nd Gen Itouch and it keeps saying that the firmware file is not compatible.. help?
February 4th, 2010 12:57
i tried to download the link, but it’s protected by apple. Is there another way to download the file? I tried the same file downloaded from somewhere else but when i tried to update my ipod it said firmware not compatible. Any ideas?
February 3rd, 2010 05:28
Thanks for the article. When I tried updating without deleting my files, I received an error which caused my ipod to be stuck in recovery mode. Just followed your directions, unplugged and replugged my ipod, then decided to try the restore option and it worked like a charm. For those having trouble downloading the file, read the whole article…He posted two other links to download the files from on depositfiles.com.
January 31st, 2010 16:52
works great! got a free 3.1.2 upgrade afterward. thnak you very much! shame to Apple!
January 30th, 2010 11:56
i got the problem to download ipod,1-3.0_7A341_Restore.ipw
help me to complete this job!
January 30th, 2010 07:42
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January 30th, 2010 03:33
ok all i want to do is download line rider but noo i need to upgrade this stupid think….HOW?
January 29th, 2010 02:55
I’m having a problem on locating the file, the .ipsw file is cannot be seen, pelase help me..
January 28th, 2010 19:33
works like a charm..thanx dude!!
January 27th, 2010 01:53
LEGENDARY. worked flawlessly!!!
January 25th, 2010 06:18
Optigrab i dont know what you mean. can u please tell me step by step on how u did that.
January 24th, 2010 19:02
The same thing happened to my Itouch as Nemo’s. Any updates on how to fix this. I have a bricked Itouch now
January 23rd, 2010 23:37
Nemo and Elie – Happened to me too. What I did was restore from the backup I took (in step 11), and ran through the whole upgrade again. This time it worked. I believe the error process brought my iPod Touch back to factory settings, allowing the upgrade to progress normally on the second try.
January 21st, 2010 02:19
[...] it being a separate jailbreak you’re going to need another guide/programme, try this one: (Here) That’ll take you to 3.0, thus the next step, I’ve followed that guide before, and it [...]
January 20th, 2010 05:54
it says : “firmaware file is not compatible”
please help I tried a lot firmwares but it doesnt work PLEASE REPLY
thx!
January 19th, 2010 06:57
Worked like a charm, if only I could get the ipod to talk to my G1 so I could use Gowalla, I’d be a happier man.
January 19th, 2010 02:41
it was updating then it said there was an error and could not be updated. so i unpluged the i ipod and pluged it back in but the screen is stuck on a picture of itunes and the usb cable! and it wont open in itunes anymore! why????
January 17th, 2010 06:21
this works great!
after updating to 3.0 itunes gives you the 3.1.2 version for free!
thanx a lot guys
January 14th, 2010 10:58
Nemo that happened to me to can anybody help?
January 14th, 2010 10:33
Hey will this work for a 2g ipod that has a 2.2.1 firmware and is jailbroken?