I cant update my ipod touch 3rd generation

when I try to update the IOS version on my ipod touch 3rd gen. it goes through the whole process then says "unkown error occurred (-1.) unable to restore ipod"
it only has IOS 2.2 so I cant download any games or apps, it wont even let me download ibooks!? please help!

Error -1 usually indicates a hardware issue. Resolve iOS update and restore errors

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    - What is the model number on the back of the iPod or in Settings>General>About>Model?

  • How do you update an iPod touch 3rd generation wwhen it's on IOS 3.2

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    Identifying iPod models
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  • I cant update my ipod touch 2nd generation

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    Verify you have a 2G and not a 1G. The 1G does not have volume buttons one the upper left edge and does not have an internal speaker
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    Purchasing iOS 3.1 Software Update for iPod touch (1st generation)                   
    https://buy.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZFinance.woa/wa/touchLegacyLandingPage
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    Hi,
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    Today I tried YouTube, an internal Application which I cannot reinstall. It's not working anymore, starting YouTube says: Unable to connect to YouTube!
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    In my eyes I would like to reset the whole device to a state before running IOS5 and I would try the update again. But my Question is how to reinstall IOS5?
    If IOS5 will not run smoothly on my iPod, I would prefer to backref to iOS4x.
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    Found the rootcause. The battery was damaged and unable to have enough power to keep the device alive. After changing the device problem is solved.

  • I cant update my ipod touch 3rd gen from 4.2.1 to 5.0

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    iPod touch 3rd generation crashed while updating, and now it won't turn on, and it won't charge or be recognized in iTunes because it's completely dead; it's been dead for 3 days now. I've tried pressing home/sleep buttons for reset but nothing works, I've tried using different usb ports to charge it, but nothing seems to work. Please help asap. ...Thanks!(:

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  • I have an Ipod touch 3rd generation and all in the information in the setting has disappeared. How can I update the software?

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    HLévesque

    Without knowing current status of the iPod:
    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
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    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
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    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar       
    You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
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  • Why cant i update my ipod touch 3rd gen?

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    Try disabling your computer's security software during the downloading and installation.  I found that rebooting my router and modem helped too.

  • HT1222 Is not possible to update my iPod touch 2nd generation  with the iOS 5??? is it only for 3rd generetion???

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    iPod touch 2nd gen can go up to 4.2.1.
    iPod touch 3rd or 4th gen can go up to 5.0.1 (and future updates).

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