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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September 8th, 2009 07:55
Jack: Yes, I am having the same exact problem.
September 7th, 2009 14:14
hi, can i know why i cant download the file after i click shift hen click on the update its show that the ipod could not be upgrate because the firmware file is not compatible
September 7th, 2009 05:55
cool…….it’s working perfectly..thanks a lottttttttttt
September 6th, 2009 15:13
Upgrade was easier as p**s to do. Downloaded it and it worked no issues. Great advice and saved me $$$ thx!!!!
September 6th, 2009 11:37
Neither my Desktop or laptop will allow me to download any free Updates…There is an annoying error..
I am trying to jailbrake my ipod and like a good boy i actually bought the OS 3.0 software and had no trouble installing it…. about two weeks later i decided i would atempt to jailbrake my ipod…Everything was great i got redsnow.. and started it fine.. when it asked me to locate my update file i was like ok and went looking.. i found the folder and that there was nothing in it… i now have no update and a boring ipod… someone please can you email me the update for GEN2 at Lezlie@live.com.au??? it would be much appreciated..thanks =)
September 6th, 2009 09:45
also, when i try to download the link bit, it doesnt work.why is this?
September 6th, 2009 09:39
hi, im wondering if this will be safe for the ipod and if it goes wrong then it will not make the ipod go all gay and lose files and the ipod will crash. Also, is this for Mac’s or Windows compputers, i’m using windows 7 (new version). Please reply as i’m sick of downloading apps that say “you need iphone 3.0 software”!!!!!!!
September 6th, 2009 05:00
AAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH got the file but it says the fermware isnt compatible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 6th, 2009 03:25
Thanks very much, works like magic.
Plus it is easier you’d ever think!
September 4th, 2009 11:22
Worked flawlessly. Absolutely no problems…directions were 100% perfect. Thank you so much!!!!!! Much appreciated!
September 2nd, 2009 22:21
GOT IT WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!
REMEMBER 1 MAJOR THING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALLWAYS PLUG YOUR USB CABLE FROM THE BACK OF YOUR PC!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALLWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 18:43
I’m really pissed off.
I’ve downloaded the os 3.0 for my iTouch 2g 32G, clicked on shift+restore, then it seemed to be updating for about 5min and then i’ve got an error and the only thing i have on my iTouch now is the USB cable. Nothing works for me now as iTunes does not give me any other option but Restore and it pops aut the same error each time. Like i said, i cannot get into the iPod at all. When i turn it on, the USB cable appears and nothing works.
PS: I bought this iTouch as a birthday gift for my wife and i only have 3 days to fix it.
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!
September 2nd, 2009 11:18
I followed the steps and the download seemed to have worked properly, but it still says my software version is 1.1.5 =S
Does anyone know what could have possibly gone wrong??
September 2nd, 2009 03:26
hi i want to know its safe right and its not jAILbreaking also plzz reply fast plzz tell if a error occurs can my ipod touch 2g get spoiled plzzz tell me than k you cuz i dont want to take any risk thank you very much.
September 1st, 2009 11:24
http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/
This works well
September 1st, 2009 08:12
isn’t like you’re jailbreaking it?if it is, then you won’t be able to download games and music from the itunes store..am i right?
August 31st, 2009 15:06
works like a piece of cake awesome awesome
August 31st, 2009 13:58
@Mike : Yes, it seems the files have been removed or else.
Try torrent or googling with “download iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw” to get the files from various filesharing sites
that should work.
August 30th, 2009 18:17
“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.
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You click ‘Your iPod Touch’ underneath the devices tab on the left of the itunes screen. That is if you have the latest itunes.
August 30th, 2009 13:04
HELP I AM TRYING TO DO THIS BUT THE FOLDER IS NOT FOUND ON ITUNES TO I EXTRACT THE FOLDER AND TWO FOLDERS ARE NOT BEING EXTRACTED BECAUSE THEY ALREADY EXHIST!!!! PLZ HELP!!!! IM USING WINDOWS VISTA.
email me at willman161@gmail.com
August 29th, 2009 05:55
Why do the download links not work? I click them and they say
An error occurred while processing your request.
Reference #50.1456434d.1251496533.174ce07c
August 29th, 2009 05:32
Thank you sooo much…you’ve made my results present ever greater by helping me!!
Thank Youuu!!!!
=]
August 27th, 2009 23:39
Thank you so much for the easy instructions and for the direct link to the file!! You’re a godsend!
August 26th, 2009 17:40
Thank you so much for the advice/instructions! It worked! You are such a blessing!
August 26th, 2009 12:32
Hi.. Is it safe to do upgrade using this? Coz i have bought it for more than $200. and i am hesitated to take risk by seeing some of the comments that ipod has crashed after doing this. Please someone let me know how safe is this. Thanks