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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August 7th, 2009 16:55
Used your tip to update to 3.0, essentially to install applications specific to ver 3.0.
It worked like a song.
Thank you so much.
August 7th, 2009 06:55
yay!! thank you so much
August 6th, 2009 06:56
Thanks very much for this fantastic tutorial. I’ve successfully updated my 1G iTouch to version 3.0, however, I did experience a small problem that I thought you should know about. I first tried to update it by using the first method which allows you to keep all of your apps, etc. on the itouch. When I did this I got an error and nothing would fix it except for a complete restore. So I tried the second method which uses the full restore and it worked perfectly. Thanks again, I appreciate your efforts and time.
Cheers,
Andrew
August 5th, 2009 02:36
This worked PERFECTLY! Thank you!
(As a note: you need to keep holding down on the Shift key WHILE you are selecting the firmware file from your computer. If you let go before then, iTunes will give you an error message, and not upgrade your iPod. Just keep holding down, and you’ll have the firmware upgrade for free!)
August 4th, 2009 21:44
it didnt work for me.i encountered an error while updating.,now my pc can’t dectect it.please help me.does it cover my warranty?
August 4th, 2009 07:03
Works! THANK YOU!
August 3rd, 2009 22:13
Awesome trick! Just updated my 2g Touch and I’m lovin it! Thanks man!
August 3rd, 2009 18:48
Hey!
I have IPod Touch 2nd generation and its not jail-broken.
I wanted to know that if i upgrade my ipod to os 3.0, without paying the money, will i still be able to download the ipod app from the net.
Or will i have to disconnect from the net everytime i sync my ipod.
Does apple have any security settings as such for people who have got their update for free??
Please help!!!
August 3rd, 2009 18:25
if i had jailbreak my ipod touch and i upgrade it to the newest firmware, do i still need to re-jailbreak again? Plz reply me. thanks
August 1st, 2009 13:01
It works !!! Thanks a lot !!!
August 1st, 2009 03:55
wow thx its nice to see ppl keeping it free out there like it should be good job dude! keep it up!
July 31st, 2009 21:39
Thanks soo muuchh! It worked. :]
July 31st, 2009 14:05
Thanks for the instructions! It worked like a charm. Who really wants to pay for updates? LOL
July 31st, 2009 13:32
this levels the playing field. I had my appple product for 2 months now 10 bucks to enjoy what it should be loaded with anyway. I appreciate a company spending on R$D programming but I also believe in product support without charge. two wrong don’t make a right, but charhing pod owners and not phone users is a questionable practice. join the cause and lets keep updates free of charge for loyal appl costumers. this site rocks, google the filename, seek and you shall find.
July 30th, 2009 08:04
thanks!!!!!!!
July 29th, 2009 03:34
Do I have to Jailbreack my iPod before the installation?
July 29th, 2009 02:21
Thank you so much for the instruction!
July 28th, 2009 18:43
it does not help if i press shift?
July 28th, 2009 06:39
Really cool man, thanks a lot. Charging for updating? hahahah!
July 28th, 2009 00:06
Great! Worked perfectly, thanks for the help!
July 26th, 2009 15:18
i can’t install apps, whats the problem??????
July 26th, 2009 06:11
Does THIS free upgrade make my ipod touch 2nd generation go back to normal, erasing all downloaded apps that were supposed to be purchased?
I want to do this upgrade and get all the new features but I want my ipod touch to remain jailbroken.. I don’t want to have to jailbreak it again..
-David
July 25th, 2009 02:09
worked great! thanks so much!
July 25th, 2009 02:07
Thanks for the steps but the Ipod Touch Firmware Links doesn’t work anymore.Below are the links:
For Ipod Touch 1G-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O8HIE3LU
For Ipod Touch 2G-http://www.megaupload.com/?d=b5ijd1ze
July 24th, 2009 19:02
Works like a charm. Thanks.