HT1222 Why is my ipod touch continually needing to be restored?

My ipod was updated to the new ios 6.1.2 version, but it didn't work and now it needs to be restored and it keeps on saying that it needs to be restored! How do I fix this?

Restore it... First from Backup and if the issue persists... Restore as New and Sync your Content Back using iTunes on the Computer you Usually Sync with.

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Ok so I have an itouch 2g that I am having a lot of problems. My little sister got her hands on it and I have no idea what she did but it seems the firmware on the ipod got corrupted and I have been pulling my hair out trying to get this thing to restore.
The ipod will not turn on or charge by plugging into the usb port on any computer, I have tried 2 laptops and a desktop. The ipod WILL charge using a wall charger but when I plug it in the ipod gets stuck in a loop, it turns on with the apple logo and gets stuck there with no progress bar then restarts and keeps doing that over and over. If I plug it into the wall charger while holding the home key it brings me to the plug into itunes logo screen but it is plugged into the wall and as soon as I disconnect it it shuts off.
When I plug it into the computer and try to turn it on by holding the power/sleep and home button windows says unknown or unrecognized device and is unable to get it to connect. I can get it into DFU mode by holdin the power/sleep button and home key for 10 seconds then just the home key for 10 seconds, the screen remains black but windows pops up saying it has found a DFU ipod and itunes recognizes the ipod saying it has found an ipod in restore mode and to use it I have to restore it. When I try to restore the ipod using itunes it downloads the approprate firmware without a problem, verifies it with apple, and extracts it. The next step though is itunes says "preparing ipod for restore" and at this time windows makes the sound of the usb device being disconnected which I can confirm with device manager. Apparently itunes it resetting the ipod out of DFU mode to perform the restore but since windows will not recognized the ipod unless it is in DFU mode, the restore process fails here because the ipod never reconnects to the computer. While it is waiting for the ipod to reconnect I have even tried putting the ipod back into DFU mode to see if I can help it reset the ipod but all itunes does is disconnect it again.
Is there any way to completely restore the firmware through the DFU mode connection without itunes having to restart the ipod which will not work? Is there some kind of tool that can force the firmware onto the harddrive of the ipod through the DFU mode connection? I know the ipod functions and its not a hardware issue because like I said DFU mode works, itunes recognizes it as an ipod in recovery mode when loaded in DFU, when plugged into a power source the ipod turns on and requests to be plugged into itunes which makes it appear to me that the firmware got corrupted and this is why it cannot identify itself to windows to connect normally via USB and therefore charge etc.
So the problem long story short is that I can get the ipod into DFU mode to restore firmware but for some reason itunes won't load the firmware through DFU and attempts to restart the ipod into a different mode but windows won't recognize it unless it is in DFU so the restore process fails.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, I won't throw this ipod out because it seems to be a software issue not hardware related.

Welcome to the discussions keithwired.
It looks like [Unbricking Your iPod Touch with the Manual DFU Procedure|http://thesmithfam.org/blog/2008/03/19/unbricking-your-ipod-touch-wit h-the-manual-dfu-procedure> should not be giving you the problem you describe. I'm not sure if you followed this same procedure or not.
Perhaps trying it on another computer or connected to a different USB port would help. No hubs - straight connection. It's best if you remove all USB devices except mouse and keyboard, reboot, and then connect.
Also, be sure you have disabled any anti-virus software.
Hope this helps.

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There's nothing I've really added to it (no videos, etc) to fill it up, but every time I try to restore it takes forever. I have several other ipods and have never had this problem before.
Kate

A restore deletes all data on your device and reloads and installs all software.
This takes time.

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Why is my ipod touchs screen blank?

how do you mean? does it not turn on? or is it on but nothing booting up?
If it doesn't turn on is it possible that the battery is totally drained? if so, charge it fora while and see if that fixes it. If it doesn't boot up you can try resetting it - hold down the sleep and home keys, past the red power down slider and until you see the silver apple logo come up.
You can also try restoring it with iTunes.
If that doesn't work then you may need to take it into the Apple store and have them take a look at it.

IPOD Touch /Phone needs lacks the following serious features :

ipod touch needs serious software revamp and since the first ipod none of those
features included and its a shame that such an amazing product and design lacks
of serious software.
IPOD TOUCH / PHONE needs the following features through a software/firmware
upgrade.
+ create and name playlists through ipod
+ search function
+ display the full info of a song in the display /screen (ie. song artist,
album,etc)
+ display all songs of an artist when the artist menu tab is clicked when a song
splays and not only from the current album
+ rename and delete songs
I don't understand why ipod the best mp3 player, lacks so serious features and I
like to to include the above features in a future upgrade.
If you agree with me and you like those features as well to b included in a
feature upgrade please show your support.

well you can create a playlist on the ipod

HT4972 Why 2nd generation IPod Touch is not allowed to update with newer IOS?

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Be sure to backup your current apps. They can not be downloaded again, Earlier iOS apps are becoming increasingly difficult to find. You may want to look at VintApps, new in the Apple app store, that makes this much easier.
https://www.facebook.com/VintApps313
Although there are thousands of available apps to choose from, they will definitively not be the latest greatest.
I wrote my 99 cent app specifically to help solve this kind of problem. I need to add that "I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link."

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Why is my Ipod touch no longer recognised by my computer? please.

See:
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
I would start with
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar. The sidebar is where Devices appears.

What the iPod touch really needs.

So I may have missed a thread on this... But does it not seem logical that what the the iPod touch really needs bluetooth. I could care less about using bluetooth for audio, synking or anything else but 1 thing...
Given that the iPhone is locked into AT&T wouldn't a bluetooth enabled pone allow you to use bluetooth's networking abilities to share you cell phones data plan? Granted some wireless providers (cough*verizon*cough) cripple there phones and disable this feature. but it would be at least an option to some people.

The ipod touch does not support bluetooth nor does it have bluetooth built into the device. THere are bluetooth adapters that you might use for like headphones but nothing like data transfer and what you mention. If this is a feature you would like on a future ipod then leave your feedback at the link below.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipod.html
THese forums are for technical questions regarding the ipod touch and not for speculation or rumors. You should go elsewhere for such a thing. If your interested in how bluetooth works on the iphone then it is best to post your question about that product in the right forum linked below.
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1139
GFF

Why is my iPod Touch now repeating songs once in the Bose Dock?

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I had this problem after upgrading to iOS4, but didn't discover it until I got to the gym and went to start my workout! No music (except the stuff they play at the gym) meant a short workout for me!
I figure that the glitch comes from the fact that when you upgrade to iOS4 iTunes takes a backup of your iPod, does the firmware update and then puts the backed up content back on, I'm thinking that there are some subtle differences between iOS3 and iOS4 that cause confusion.
THE FIX! I have found that the best fix (in fact the best course of action) is to restore the iPod from iTunes (just hook it up and hit the "Restore" button and tell iTunes to treat it as a new iPod. Then just re-sync all your content and it should work perfectly. It is a much easier way of getting your iPod updated without as many glitches.
HTH!!

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Why is my iPod Touch 5 removing songs I have synched? Plenty memory space. It seems to be deleting tracks which I can then download from iCloud (if there is wifi) but I dont want that

Seems like you have the incorrect sync settings
iTunes: Syncing media content to iOS devices and iPod
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Why does my iPod touch take a lot of time to update and download apps? I got the one of the fastest wifi

Try this:
Close all apps in the Task Bar. Double-click the Home button and hold apps down for a second or two. Tap the minus sign to close app.

Why cant my ipod touch 4g cant sign in on icloud

Why cant my ipod touch 4g sign in on icloud something always appear it said the maximum number of accounts on your ipod touch has made. What will i do?pls help me

- Try cleaning out/blowing out the headphone jack. Try inserting/removing the plug a dozen times or so.
Try the following to rule out a software problem
- Reset the iPod. Nothing will be lost
Reset iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Reset all settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
- Restore from backup
- Restore to factory settings/new iPod.
- Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store. Seems you have a bad headphone jack.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
Apple will exchange your iPod for a refurbished one for this price. They do not fix yours.
Apple - iPod Repair price
A third-party place like the following will replace the jack for less. Google for more.
iPhone Repair, Service & Parts: iPod Touch, iPad, MacBook Pro Screens
Replace the jack yourself
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Why does my iPod touch has, despite iOS 6, no panorama function in the camera?

Because it is not available for the 4G.
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Got a black screen on the iPod Touch 4th Generation. Tried restoring it and holding the lock and hold buttons but this didnt work. Do i need a brand new screen?

If you successfully restored to factory settings/new iPod via iTunes (Not via Settings>General>Reset>Erase all Content and Setting) and still have the problem that indicates a hardware problem. Could be the screen or something else.
Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store..
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Why is the iPod touch 4th small

Why is the iPod touch 4th small

Again, with same question and no detail. At this point try calling apple at (800) APL-CARE (800-275-2273).

HT1222 Why is my ipod touch continually needing to be restored?

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