Updating to 6.01 = Dead Ipod Touch
Warning - not all updates end in happy smiling improvements
Selecting update last night (from 6.0 to 6.01) on the Ipod Touch 32gb : Serial No: dj6gf0f5dc..
Unit froze half way through updating.
Now has either a red screen or blue screen after various attempts to restart.
Have tried draining the power, connecting to a computer etc... nothing happening.
I'm guess the Apple Software update has bricked the ipod touch.
I've been a user, tech support, apple guy since my 512 in '88 - but I have never felt such ineptitude as with this little silver and black box.
What a dissapointment.
This has worked for some others.:
- 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.
- 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
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See here for more information: iOS: How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
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Craig.Error 1604: This error is often related to USB timing. Try changing USB ports, uninstalling and reinstalling USB ports, and other available USB troubleshooting steps (troubleshooting USB connections, device not recognized properly, computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device). If you are using a dock, bypass it and connect directly to the white Apple USB dock connector cable. If the issue persists on a known-good computer, the device may need service.
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Close and reopen iTunes while iPhone remains connected.
iPhone should now be recognized in Recovery Mode again.
Try to restore again.
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Above is from:
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Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button and the Home
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Try:
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- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: 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.
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- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
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Maunally restore it. In order to do this:
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1. After downloading the firmware from the given link, open iTunes and click on your device.
2. Now press SHIFT on your keyboard and while pressing it click on "Restore".
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Contact a lawyer if you want to sue.
Otherwise try:
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Hello Im JS.Is the update compatible with 3rd Generation Ipod Touch. Thank You have a nice day.
What update?
iOS 5 is compatible with a 3G (as well as 4G) iPod. However, if you are stuck with 4.2.1 that indicates that you really have a 2G iPod. those can only go to 4.1.2. See:
Identifying iPod models
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi. You can also search, preview, and buy songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on iPod touch.
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B-rock
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