I tried to update my ipod touch to ios5 and it wont activate

I plugged in my ipod and tried to update it. I left it for an hour and half and came back. It was at the setup section on my ipod, I go through to get it set up but when it tries to activate it gives me a message saying that my ipod is unable to activate because the activation server cannot be reached, try connecting to itunes, or try again in a couple of minutes. It is connect via USB to my Macbook but still will not activate. help.

Apple activation servers seem to be very busy, you'll have to wait and try again to activate your device.

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I tried to update my ipod touch 4 gen and it automatically shutoff and said connect to itunes on the screen. I did. it says it found an error restoring ipod, what do i do now to resttore my ipod back to working and functioning condition?

Hi marty292,
Welcome to the Support Communities!
The article below may be able to help you with this.
Click on the link to see more details and screenshots.
If you can't update or restore your iOS device
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1808
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1538
Cheers,
- Judy

I have updated my ipod touch to ios5 and it is saying that the device is not registered in apple developers program.I have a back up fle in itunes and itunes is not prompting for restore.how can i restore my pod?pls help me to restore my ipod .am worried

I have updated my ipod touch to ios5 and it is saying that the device is not registered in apple developers program.I have a back up fle in itunes and itunes is not prompting for restore.how can i restore my pod?pls help me to restore my ipod .am worried as it my new ipod and am not able to restore it.pls help.

i have done that .:(..PLs help me restoring it to older version.though i have a back up file.in itunes..am not able to restore it.as itunes is not asking for resotre option..pls help me

Tried to update to ios7, phone was restored and now wont activate?

tried to update to ios7, phone was restored and now wont activate?

You have run into Activation Lock, a security feature of iOS 7 designed to prevent activation of lost and stolen iPads. there is no way around Activation Lock. You need to know the Apple ID and password used to set up the iPad originally.
What do you mean when you say the original Apple ID is disabled?

HT201406 while trying to update my ipod touch something happened and now my screen only shows the apple logo and nothing else happens

while updating my ipod touch something happened and now the screen only shows the apple logo that goes on-off. i dont know what to do,please somebody help me!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- 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.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I tried to update my ipod touch 4th generation and it says connect to itunes and im unable to. Can i reset to factory settings by doing something??

I need help. I tried to update this ipod i have and it just restarted and said connect to itunes. I cant access itunes so is there anyway i can restore or factory reset this.

Use a friend's computer or make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar
That is the oly way.

HT4623 I tried to update my ipod touch through itunes and it did not work.

Now my ipod is in recovery mode and it wont recover after attempting to update to the new update!

Try:
- iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
- Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
- 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.
- Try on another computer
- If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

I tried to update my ipod 4g to IOS5 and it didnt updated,it says the server conecton failed what do i do?

I tried to udate my ipod to IOS5 but i cant, i tried putting the firewall of my windows off and it was the same
What can i do?

if you are trying update your ipod from itunes and there are errors/problems then you should try to do it in other way..
download the ios 5 seperately..heres the link
http://www.limera1n.cc/p/download-ios-ipsw-firmwares-files.html
(select your device,model and which version you want..)
after it is downloaded..open your itunes and connect your ipod.. then click on the "Check for Update" button while holding down the Option key (Shift on a PC/ctrl on a Mac). Select the iOS5 IPSW you just downloaded and confirm.
i hope it was helpfull.!!

I updated my iPod touch to ios5 and some of the games failed to load, most of them are 3d ones.

Well, I actually don't like the some of the new features so I want to recover iPod, would that be possible?

Downgrading theiOS is not supported by Apple.
Have you looked to see if there are any updates for the games? Many develpers have had to update the games foriOS 5.
Also try:
iOS: Troubleshooting applications purchased from the App Store

I keep trying to update my ipod touch, and on itunes it tells me i'm not connected to the internet and won't allow me to update, even though i am connected to the internet, what can i do?

I keep trying to update my ipod touch 4th gen, and on itunes it tells me i'm not connected to the internet, even though I am connected, what can I do?

Try:
iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server
Next, try doing a manual install/update using the instructions here:
iDevice Troubleshooting 101 :: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

HT201274 So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product.

So I have tried to update my iPod touch about 5 times now and it still says there is an error. I,ve erased all my settings and attempted to restore it, but it wont let me. I'm ready to throw it away and find a new product

Errors when updating leads to corrupt system files and this may be your problem. If you're using windows, connect your device to PC and run any third party app like Syncios. If it detects, you maybe in luck and try to back-up your data if possible. I hope that it won't and if doesn't, there is no other way to recover files. You should be restoring with iTunes and all data will be erased, or else your device may become unusable.

I tried to update my ipod touch software update by syncing with itunes and now its in recovery mode? Is it possible to get it out of recovery mode? if so, then how?

I tried to update my ipod touch software by syncing with itunes and it put the ipod into "recovery mode". Seems like the only option is to restore? Is there a way to get it out of recovery mode?

No.
Once the Device is asking to be Restored with iTunes... it is too late to save anything...
To minimise loss... Connect to iTunes on the computer you Usually Sync with and Restore from the most recent Backup...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
Restore from Backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766

I have tried to update my iPod Touch 4G to the latest update. After the 4 hours an error message appears saying iTunes had lost connection even when I am fully connected to the internet. I have repeated the update 4 times now with not luck. Any ideas?

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Thanks in advance
Adam

If you get a network timed out error, try disabling the security software on the computer during the download and install.
You can also try a direct download andinstall by:
iPod, iPhone and iPad Firmware Download
Nera the top of the page aretheinstructions for selecing the download for the install.

TS2771 I'm trying to update my ipod touch and it gives me an unknown error. -1, i tried to reset.

I'm trying to update my ipod touch and it gives me an unknown error. -1, i tried to reset. Someone told me there is a reset option on the status screen on itunes, couldn't find that. so i just held to 2 buttons until apple showed up.

Errors when updating leads to corrupt system files and this may be your problem. If you're using windows, connect your device to PC and run any third party app like Syncios. If it detects, you maybe in luck and try to back-up your data if possible. I hope that it won't and if doesn't, there is no other way to recover files. You should be restoring with iTunes and all data will be erased, or else your device may become unusable.

I am trying to update my ipod touch to 4.3.3. Itunes says it needs to be updated to 10.3.1 to do this, so i click update and then nothing happens

i am trying to update my ipod touch to 4.3.3. Itunes says it needs to be updated to 10.3.1 to do this, so i click update and then nothing happens.
please help

Hi,
Here's the Link for iTunes for Windows:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1047
Read the Information Carefully to make sure your PC is Compatible with this Version
Cheers,

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