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 26th, 2009 11:36
“On the iTunes main screen, there should be 2 options: “Check for update” and “Restore”. Click on Check for update.”
^^^
This is where i get lost. I have no idea where the iTunes main screen is.
can anyone help me out.
August 26th, 2009 00:57
It actually worked. Thank You
August 25th, 2009 06:48
worked like a charm! thanks!
August 24th, 2009 16:20
I have tried twice and it will not work for me. Get to verifing software and gives me error 10. What is this about?
August 24th, 2009 12:37
Hey I Was Just Wondering I Have The Ipod Touch 2.2.1 Firmware Jailbroken And Was Wondering If I Did Shift click Update Will It Work?
Leave Me An Email At z_arkis@hotmail.com
August 24th, 2009 01:52
Thank you man! It worked like a charm =]
August 23rd, 2009 23:33
it didn’t work i still have the same software please help me ThaUSDA@yahoo.com
August 23rd, 2009 21:46
it works awesome…no complications wow
August 21st, 2009 11:46
Hi there, I am also having the problem where it says that the firmware is not compatible could you also please email me as to how to fix this
cheers
hays_d@hotmail.com
August 21st, 2009 05:01
where is the iPod Touch OS 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW. Please Help!!! jdfisher94@yahoo.com
August 21st, 2009 04:53
If you get the “Your Ipod Name” Coul not be restored because the firmware is not compatible. Error it is probably because you have a jailbroken Ipod. That is illegal almost as illegal as this!!! How could you!!. LOL JK.
To fix this problem download this file:
It is the v2.2 firware
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/061-5358.20081120.Gtghy/iPod2,1_2.2_5G77a_Restore.ipsw
Make sure your Ipod TOuch/Phone is in Recovery Mode. To do this you must:
Hold The Hold button and Home button at the same time. As you are doing that plug in the usb. Continue Holding them for 10 seconds. Release the Hold button while still holding home. Continue holding home for 10 seconds the release it. Itunes should say that your Ipod Touch/Phone is in restore mode.
then shift + click restore and find the firware file. Let it finish.
Make sure your Ipod TOuch/Phone is in Recovery Mode.
Shift + Click restore again and find the 3.0 OS firmware file and it should work.
August 20th, 2009 21:30
simple to install after finding the download.
no other problems.
many thanks
so nice to get one over on such a naff company
£5.99 for an upgrade on equipment les than 6 months old….who do they think they are?
August 20th, 2009 18:45
it sucks:P
August 20th, 2009 10:06
I keep getting that firmware not compatible thing… can someone email me on how to fix this please?! blueeyedmonkey1317@yahoo.com
August 20th, 2009 09:28
Worked perfectly! Thank you so much!
August 19th, 2009 00:57
I’m also having the same problem it says iPod could not be restored because the firmware file is not compatible. Please could you email me the help at chatterbox111@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks
August 18th, 2009 14:06
hey ya i have the same problem as Karma. when i try to update my ipod it says that the firmware is not compatible. can someone help me. blksamino@yahoo.com
August 16th, 2009 23:12
Worked like a charm, thank you very much. =]
August 16th, 2009 16:57
Yes, it worked without a flaw! Thank you so, so much! Appreciate it a lot.. You guys are the best! =D
August 16th, 2009 13:53
i was wondering if you’ll be able to update to a later version of 3.0 (say 3.0.12 or 3.1 whatever ^_^)
thanks btw…
it worked purrfectly
August 15th, 2009 08:11
really good article, thnx a lot
August 12th, 2009 10:53
Hi I have a a jailbroken 2.2.1 firmware could I still upgrade and keep all of my files? Thanks pls respond via email atayebnejad@msn.com
August 12th, 2009 10:26
For fucks’sake, you type like a 5 year old.
Elementary school treated you bad?
August 10th, 2009 03:03
my ipod touch is 1.1.5 nd wen i try updating or restoring a pop up says the firmware is not compatible.. can someone email me at karma.malton@gmail.com to tell me how to fix this.
August 7th, 2009 21:53
Excellent article…lot easier than expected.