Wipe ipod software

is it possible to completely wipe all software on an Ipod 4th Gen (not photo), and then reformat it into an external hard drive? I'm curious because i have had this Ipod for a few years now and it has needed a reformat from iTunes almost every week. is it in Hard Drive heaven or can it still be used (but not as an Ipod)?

Well if it is constantly needing reformatted then it's hard drive is probably already dying. I'm not sure if I'd trust it as a dedicated hard drive. Plus, the drive in there is designed for portability, not durability, so it won't be sufficient for heavy hard drive use.

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  • Need old version iPod software 2.1

    Hi
    i got a 20gb 3rd gen ipod, it was working perfectly, yesterday, i needed to restore it to make new playlists i tried to restore it witht he lastest version of iPod updater but it still showing me the Folder with the exclamation point. I tried all the reset tricks and disk mode but the Exlamation folder still showing. The last time my ipod broken like this, i fixed it by restoring with the first iPod software for the 3rd gen ipPod ( iPod software 2.1 ) then updating with the lastest ipod pdater.
    SO PLLZZZ if somebody got a working link to download it, plz tell it to me u ll save my iPod
    PS: the apple link is not working anymore: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120229
    Thanks
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    Also, if you want to do an 'Update' with your old firmware (versus a restore which wipes all your data), you simply go into your iPod_Control folder on your iPod (which is set to hidden on default), go into Device folder under that and open the SysInfo file with notepad.
    Alter the BuildID and VisibleBuildID to a number lower than the firmware updater you're going to use.
    example: This is the SysInfo file. The numbers bolded, italicized and underlined is what you want to change:
    BoardHwName: iPod Q21
    pszSerialNumber: JQ5122G6PS9
    ModelNumStr: M9282
    FirewireGuid: 0x000A2700024E5DDF
    HddFirmwareRev: JD100B
    RegionCode: LL(0x0001)
    PolicyFlags: 0x00000000
    buildID: 0x03108000 (3.1)
    visibleBuildID: 0x03108000 (3.1)
    boardHwRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
    boardHwSwInterfaceRev: 0x00050014 (0.0.5 20)
    bootLoaderImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
    diskModeImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
    diagImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
    osImageRev: 0x00000000 (0.0 0)
    iPodFamily: 0x00000004
    updaterFamily: 0x0000000A
    Don't touch anything else. You want to use version 2.1, so you'd change 3108 to 2008. Simple.
    This will give you the option to 'update' the firmware, so you don't lose all your songs. Don't know if this would help in your situation, but it might.
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  • Ipod software on your old Iphone

    Hello people,
    I have an old Iphone 4s from which the WiFi is broken.
    Now I want to know if it's possible to put an iPod's software to an iPhone. So if you connect your iPhone (than with the iPod's software) to iTunes, iTunes will see the it as an iPod.
    I think it's possible.
    But how?
    Please help me

    Again, as I said earlier, there is no iPod software. It is iOS, that works on iOS devices. If you do not have a SIM in the device and it is not connected to a cellular network, you cannot call. You can wipe the iOS on the device, but when you restore it, it will still show the phone and contact apps, since those are with the iOS. Again, without wireless service, you will not be able to make a phone call. It will be the same as an iPod, you will just see a phone app that you did not see on an iPod. Please read the support document I provided.

  • HT3576 Ok so i have this iPod touch (3rd gen) and i'm trying to update it through iTunes and when i click  check for update it keeps saying this version of iPod software (2.2.1) is your current version. what do i do? how do i update it?

    Ok so i have this iPod touch (3rd gen) and i'm trying to update it through iTunes and when i click  check for update it keeps saying this version of iPod software (2.2.1) is your current version. what do i do? how do i update it?

    You have a 1st generation iPod Touch. It can not be upgraded beyond iOS 3.1.3, it is available at the link below.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2052

  • I forgot my password and am trying to reset my ipod,but it won't work. It says that my ipod is in recovery mode and that I must restore it. I click ok, and then restore, and then restore and update. then it says contacting ipod software update server and

    I forgot my password and am trying to reset my ipod, but it won't work.It says that my ipod is in recovery mode and that I must restore it. I click ok, and then click on restore and update. Then it says connecting ipod software update server and a screen pops up with ipod software update on the top and iOS 5.1. It lists a bunch of stuff this update contains and on the bottom it says next, which I click and nothing happens, it just goes back to the ipod restore page. Help, what am I doing wrong?

    This device is not eligible for the requested build (Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194")
    Update to the latest version of iTunes. Mac OS X 10.5.8 (Leopard) users may need to download iTunes 10.6.3.
    Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, followTroubleshooting security software issues.
    Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to performunauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. Uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer.
    Edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from your hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart.
    Avoid using an older or modified .ipsw file. Try moving the current .ipsw file (see Advanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations), or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw.

  • My itunes wont download the newest ipod software and when i try it will download for maybe an hour then say "error has occured, internet connection timed out"  now what do i do?

    My itunes wont download the newest ipod software and when i try it will download for maybe an hour then say "error has occured, internet connection timed out"  now what do i do?

    Disable your firewall/security software, then try again.

  • I try to download an app, but it says I need a new version of iPod software, yet I have the latest version.

    I've had this issue a couple times now. I have a iPod touch. It is a couple years old, but still new enough to have dual cameras. There have been a couple apps I've tried to load, and it tells me I need a new version of iPod software. I go to the iPod software version screen, and it tells me I have the latest version available.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated.
    Thank you,
    Kurt

    See if you can download the last compatible version by:
    Starting when iOS 7 was released, Apple now allows downloading the last compatible version of some apps (iOS 4.2.1 and later only)
    App Store: Downloading Older Versions of Apps on iOS - Apple Club
    App Store: Install the latest compatible version of an app
    You first have to download the non-compatible version on your computer. Then when you try to purchase the version on your iPod you will be offered a compatible version if one exists.
    If not successful then you need a newer model iPod if you want to use that app

  • My ipod needs to be restore and I get a error message saying :ipod software update server coud not be contacted.

    My ipod needs to be restore and I get a error message saying :ipod software update server coud not be contacted.

    Reset the device:
    Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button together for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    If that doesn't help, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings
    Then tap Settings > General > Software Update
    No data is lost due to a reset.

  • Ipod generation 1, updated ipod software version 5.1.1 and now my ipod is dead..

    I have an ipod generation 1 since 2005 and it works perfectly till yesterday when i receive a prompt from iTunes store (after my last login 6 months ago) reminder/alert to update my ipod software version to 5.1.1 in which i did and just after i updated the software my ipod went dead..
    The message appeared "Please Wait..Very low battery.." However, when i plug it into adapter charger i'll see the normal screen, but the message appear when i use the cable to connect to my lappie....Urgent help! Thanks.

    You need to continue with the Recovery...
    Once the Device is in Recovery Mode... it is too late to save anything...
    To minimise loss... After the successful Recovery... Restore from the most recent Backup...
    Restore from Backup
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

  • Hard disk wiped, and now I cant re-load my ipod software

    I got a new graphics card and my mum stuffed it when she tried to install it. We got it done professionally but they had to re-set my computer. we paid extra to have them transfer all my programs and documents to another computer and transfer them back. It didnt work, I lost everything except any folders on my desktop (weird huh). Anyway, I lost itunes, quicktime and my ipod software. I tried to re-load it(using the cd) onto my computer but it comes up with a window saying "error: 0x80040707" "access is denied". I used my cd and loaded it onto my sisters computer fine and Im wondering what went wrong. After that I tried downloading itunes from the apple site and even though it says its installed, when I open it it comes up with the message 'itunes has encountered a problem and needs to close' straight away, without even opening itunes.
    Im not having a problem with any other software and I dont know what to do about it.
    Aside from that I lost some very important photos when my computer was wiped. I still have them on my ipod and I cannot get them off. It says I have a thumbs folder and a photo database file. How do I get the photos off, especiallyy since I cant seem to get itunes back

    thank you twilightdiamond!
    http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1ZvucOgUkuyVt2BgHCCprJ0CZVz4m0
    okay, that version of the 0x80040707 is a known complication of a broken QuickTime. in this context, it usually means the installation configuration information of the QuickTime has been compromised.
    here's what we'll try first.
    Download and install the Windows Installer CleanUp utility. then use it to clear any existing QuickTime installation configuration information from your PC:
    Description of the Windows Installer CleanUp Utility
    next use the QuickTime component of the complete uninstall instructions in the following document as a guide to a manual removal of leftover QuickTime program files and folders.
    Trouble installing iPod, iTunes, or QuickTime software in Windows
    once we've got all the existing QuickTime scraped away, let's try another careful standalone QT 7.0.4 reinstall.
    does it go through properly this time? if so, does your itunes launch properly again?
    love, b

  • HT201210 I can't restore my child's ipod touch due to itunes stating the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temp. unavailable which I have several times & tried the resolution steps on the error page & the ipod won't restore  please

    When I was updating my child's ipod touch with itunes....it put the ipod in recovery mode and said I would need to restore and then update....which was my only option to choose, so when I chose restore & update....after going thru it seemed the process, then a window came up that stated the ipod couldn't be restored at this time because the ipod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable and to try again.  After trying this several times unsuccessfuly and going thru the steps on the help section, the ipod is still not able to restore & update, thus we can't access anything on our very new ipod touch and I am very frustrated, can't afford any Apple support tech time.  PLEASE HELP!!

    Try:
    - Powering off and then back on your router.
    - The Additional Information paragraph of
    iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
    - Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers
    Public DNS — Google Developers
    OpenDNS IP Addresses
    - Try on another computer/network
    - Wait if it is an Apple problem

  • "Ipod software is too old" error with ipod nano

    I am having a big problem with my ipod nano. I've been working on it for a week and still have not been able to fix it. I can sync my ipod nano to my mac g4 (running OS X 10.3.9) however in the ipod settings it won't show the version of ipod software and the click buttons to restore the ipod or update it are grayed out. When I connect the ipod I get an error message "Some of the items in the itunes library were not copied to your ipod because your ipod software is too old. Go to Summary tab in ipod preferences and update to get the latest software update."
    As mentoined, when I do that the update is not available. I have reset the ipod multiple times, restored it, reformatted the disk etc. With the ipod blank, I discovered it does NOT give this error when I connect it to an older imac g3 (go figure) and that it correctly shows the ipod system information and allows me to update it or restore it from itunes (7.0.2). If I then plug the ipod into the G4 it gives the same error message.
    The fact that it works and syncs fine with another mac leads me to believe that it's not the ipod, but my system software on the G4 that is corrupted- there must be a settings file that is bad, I just don't know which one it is. Help!!

    Is it possible that you have part of an old iTunes still installed on your computer? If so, take a look at the info I pasted below from the following article:Troubleshooting iTunes installation on Mac OS X
    It's possible that clicking the iTunes icon in your Dock or double-clicking an iTunes icon on your desktop could open an older version of iTunes. Open iTunes from the Applications folder to be sure you are opening the right version:
    Double-click your hard disk.
    Double-click the Applications folder.
    Double-click the iTunes icon.
    If you notice another copy of iTunes in the Dock after following these steps, here's a way to take care of that:
    Quit iTunes.
    Drag the iTunes icon out of the Dock.
    Drag the iTunes icon from the Applications folder to the Dock.

  • Tried to restore my ipod touch 4th gen but it says "The ipod software update server could not be contacted" Please help!

    Ok so I reset my ipod touch 4th gen and it got stuck on the apple logo screen and holding down the buttons just made it turn off for a few seconds and go straight back onto the logo screen, nothing was happening with it connecting to itunes either. But I held the home and the power button down at the same time while connected to my laptop and then when the logo reappeard I released the power button and it came up with with the itunes logo and the usb logo. It then allowed me to select restore on itunes which I did but a box popped up saying "The ipod software update server could not be contacted. make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later." Please help.

    Try:
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  • Error while updating my ipod software

    Hello.
    I own a fifth generation ipod.
    I use windows xp. 4 weeks ago when i connected my ipod to my computer a note came up and said that i need to update my ipod software to 1.2.1 version. Every time that i press the install button it starts the process and after a few seconds an error alerting on a problem with the update pops up. since than i can't update my ipod software and as a result the itunes keep telling me that some features will not work on my ipod beacuse i have an old vesion of the software.
    Can u plz help me solve my problem???
    Thank U all
    Eran
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    Error 2, 4 (or -4), 6, 40, 1000, 9006
    Follow Troubleshooting security software. Often, uninstalling third-party security software will resolve these errors.
    There may be third-party software that modifies your default packet size in Windows by inserting a TcpWindowSize entry into your registry. Your default packet size being set incorrectly can cause these errors. Contact the manufacturer of the software that installed the packet size modification for assistance or follow this article by Microsoft: How to reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
    Verify that access to ports 80 and 443 are allowed on your network.
    Verify that communication to albert.apple.com or photos.apple.com is not blocked by a firewall, or other Internet security setting.
    Discard the .ipsw file, open iTunes and attempt to download the update again. See the steps underAdvanced Steps > Rename, move, or delete the iOS software file (.ipsw) below for file locations.
    Restore your device while connected to a different network.
    Restore using a different computer.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694#error2

  • Cannot connect to the iTunes store or update my iPod software

    I've been having problems with my iTunes for a while now. Every time I try to connect to the iTunes store, i get the message "itunes could not connect to the itunes store. an unknown error occurred. (-3221). make sure your network connection is active and try again." also, when i try to sync my iPod, i am told that my software is old and i need to download the new version. when i try to do this, i get the message "the ipod software update server could not be contacted. make sure your network settings are correct and your network connection is active, or try again later." ALSO, whenever i put a previously recorded cd into my dvd drive to add it to my iTunes, the iTunes will load the music but not the cd information, which it used to find automatically! can someone please help me? i've contacted apple several times and done everything they've said to try; i've tried all of the advice here in the support section and even talked to friends with lots of computer experience and nothing has helped. i even uninstalled iTunes and reinstalled it and turned off my firewall. still nothing!
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    Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600)
    TOSHIBA Satellite A105
    iTunes 7.6.1.9
    QuickTime 7.4.1
    CD Driver 2.0.6.1
    CD Driver DLL 2.0.6.2
    Apple Mobile Device 1.1.4.7
    Bonjour 1.0.4.12
    iTunes Serial Number 716AE8557FA97739
    Current user is an administrator.
    The current local date and time is 2008-02-23 11:36:04.
    iTunes is not running in safe mode.
    Video Display Information
    Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
    Mobile Intel(R) 945GM Express Chipset Family
    ** External Plug-ins Information **
    No external plug-ins installed.
    ** Network Connectivity Tests **
    Network Adapter Information
    Adapter Name: {E859DFC5-FCF7-4506-9ACC-42177B0E6EF2}
    Description: MAC Bridge Miniport - Packet Scheduler Miniport
    IP Address: 192.168.0.1
    Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
    Default Gateway:
    DHCP Enabled: No
    DHCP Server: 255.255.255.255
    Lease Obtained: Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 1969
    Lease Expires: Wed Dec 31 16:00:00 1969
    DNS Servers:
    Adapter Name: {8D79DBE2-05F2-4EBB-876B-DAD236DCCBEA}
    Description: Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection - Packet Scheduler Miniport
    IP Address: 76.93.92.125
    Subnet Mask: 255.255.224.0
    Default Gateway: 76.93.64.1
    DHCP Enabled: Yes
    DHCP Server: 10.235.192.1
    Lease Obtained: Sat Feb 23 10:22:00 2008
    Lease Expires: Sun Feb 24 00:34:11 2008
    DNS Servers: 66.75.160.63
    66.75.160.63
    66.75.160.64
    Active Connection: LAN Connection
    Connected: Yes
    Online: Yes
    Using Modem: No
    Using LAN: Yes
    Using Proxy: No
    SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
    TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
    Firewall Information
    Windows Firewall is on.
    iTunes is enabled in Windows Firewall.
    Connection attempt to Apple web site was successful.
    Connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
    Secure connection attempt to iTunes Store was successful.
    Secure connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
    iTunes has never successfully accessed iTunes store.
    ** CD/DVD Drive Tests **
    LowerFilters: PxHelp20 (2.0.0.0), DRVMCDB (1.0.0.1), Iviaspi (1.0.0.0), Pfc (2.5.0.204), DLACDBHM (1.0.0.1),
    UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.0.6.1),
    D: MATSHITA DVD-RAM UJ-841S, Rev 1.60
    Audio CD in drive.
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    Track 1, start time 00:02:32
    Track 2, start time 00:37:72
    Track 3, start time 03:56:30
    Track 4, start time 09:24:57
    Track 5, start time 15:19:62
    Track 6, start time 15:53:17
    Track 7, start time 22:19:62
    Track 8, start time 27:09:07
    Track 9, start time 28:05:35
    Track 10, start time 32:09:05
    Track 11, start time 36:58:10
    Track 12, start time 41:47:12
    Track 13, start time 42:02:17
    Track 14, start time 46:27:47
    Track 15, start time 51:14:40
    Track 16, start time 51:43:07
    Track 17, start time 56:03:57
    Track 18, start time 61:21:67
    Track 19, start time 65:16:25
    Audio CD reading succeeded.
    Get drive speed succeeded.
    The drive CDR speeds are: 4 8 12 16 24.
    The drive CDRW speeds are: 4.
    The drive DVDR speeds are: 4.
    The drive DVDRW speeds are: 4.
    ** iPod/iPhone Connectivity Tests **
    iPodService 7.6.1.9 is currently running.
    iTunesHelper 7.6.1.9 is currently running.
    Apple Mobile Device service 1.14.0.0 is currently running.
    Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8. Device is working properly.
    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9. Device is working properly.
    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA. Device is working properly.
    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB. Device is working properly.
    Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family) USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 27CC. Device is working properly.
    FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
    Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller. Device is working properly.
    Connected Device Information:
    SASKIA'S IP (E:\), Fifth Generation iPod (iPod with video) running firmware version 1.1
    Serial Number: JQ546CGDSZ9
    Bus Speed: 61440
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    One or more sync tests failed.

    The Stores are currently down. Its not a problem with your device.  https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/

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