Restoring IPod Touch 3rd Generation Backup Onto 4th Generation Backup.

Now that I am getting a 4th Generation Touch to replace my three year and a half year old 3rd Generation Touch, I previously backed up my 3rd gen iPod which ran iOS 5.1.1. Am I able to sucessfully put this backup onto the 4th generation? And if so, will it make the 4th gen run iOS 5.1.1 or will it run iOS 6.1.6, the current iOS for that device.

When you restore an iOS device either to factry settings or from any backup, the retored iPod will have the latest iOS version for that model iPod. When you restore youyr 4G for the backup of the 3g the retored 4G will hae iOS 6.1.6

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    One user reported that placing the iPod in the freezer fixed the problem.
    Also heating sometimes works. See:
    Why can't I select my wifi settings?
    A trick that works frequently with iPhones:
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    Then:
    Does the iOS device connect to other networks? See other networks? If yes that tends to indicate a problem with your network.
    Does the iOS device see the network?
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    Do other devices now connect?
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    - iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
    - Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network      
    - iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
    - Restore from backup. See:
    iOS: How to back up
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    If still problem and it does not connect to any networks make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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    Try:
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    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                                
    iOS: How to back up                                                                                     
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.             

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  • IPod touch 3rd generation problem. Please Help!

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    Basics from the manual are restart, reset, restore ( from backup and as new)
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    the hold button on my ipod touch 3rd generation does not work and ipod randomly flashes on and off, asking if i want to restart it when no button has been pushed, any suggestions?

    it might be a malfunction in your device. you might ave to send it to repairation
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    2. did your hold boutons whas working beffor?

  • Ipod touch 3rd generation will connect to my wifi for a few seconds and then nothing will load. help please?

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    - After charging for at least an hour see if placing the iPod in Recovery mode will allow a restore.
    - Next try DFU mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - Last, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.

  • How do i get all the music that i purchased back on my ipod touch 3rd generation?

    how do i get all the music that i purchased back on my ipod touch 3rd generation?

    Back from where?
    Where did it go?
    It should all be on your computer and included in your regular backup copy of your computer.
    Sync it back.

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