• How to reset an old iPod touch 1G back to its default factory settings?

    From Ant@21:1/5 to All on Sat Oct 26 14:40:49 2019
    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Thank you for reading and hopefully answering soon. :)
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  • From Jolly Roger@21:1/5 to Ant on Sat Oct 26 20:47:03 2019
    On 2019-10-26, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:
    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web
    browser, eh?

    Pity.

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Jolly Roger on Sat Oct 26 16:27:22 2019
    Jolly Roger <jollyroger@pobox.com> wrote:
    On 2019-10-26, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:
    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web
    browser, eh?

    So, there's no way to reset in its iOS v3.1.3? iTunes' method doesn't
    work due to its "There was a problem downloading this software for the
    iPod '...' An unknown error occurred (400)..." error in iTunes as shown
    in my http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. I tried two updated
    64-bit W7 HPE SP1 machines and a MacBook Pro's mac OS Sierra v10.12.6
    with the same cable ISP. :( Did Apple remove this firmware or something?

    --
    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to ant@zimage.comANT on Sat Oct 26 17:37:26 2019
    In article <G_GdnXgFauinJynAnZ2dnUU7-LudnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web
    browser, eh?

    So, there's no way to reset in its iOS v3.1.3? iTunes' method doesn't
    work due to its "There was a problem downloading this software for the
    iPod '...' An unknown error occurred (400)..." error in iTunes as shown
    in my http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. I tried two updated 64-bit W7 HPE SP1 machines and a MacBook Pro's mac OS Sierra v10.12.6
    with the same cable ISP. :( Did Apple remove this firmware or something?

    there's nothing to download, nor do you need to use itunes (although
    you can).

    on the ipod, in settings, there's a reset or erase all button. tap it
    and wait for it to complete.

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to ant@zimage.comANT on Sat Oct 26 23:49:18 2019
    In article <x4-dnYjHL9HMjCjAnZ2dnUU7-fWdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web browser, eh?

    So, there's no way to reset in its iOS v3.1.3? iTunes' method doesn't work due to its "There was a problem downloading this software for the iPod '...' An unknown error occurred (400)..." error in iTunes as shown in my http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. I tried two updated 64-bit W7 HPE SP1 machines and a MacBook Pro's mac OS Sierra v10.12.6 with the same cable ISP. :( Did Apple remove this firmware or something?

    there's nothing to download, nor do you need to use itunes (although
    you can).

    on the ipod, in settings, there's a reset or erase all button. tap it
    and wait for it to complete.

    It only offered me reset network and home screen layout, but not
    everything like I see in iPhones' iOS.

    from iphone os 2, which should be the same or very similar to ios 3.1.3: <https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/images/stories/2008/07/ipho ne_20_settings_reset.jpg>

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to nospam on Sat Oct 26 22:38:57 2019
    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    In article <G_GdnXgFauinJynAnZ2dnUU7-LudnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web
    browser, eh?

    So, there's no way to reset in its iOS v3.1.3? iTunes' method doesn't
    work due to its "There was a problem downloading this software for the
    iPod '...' An unknown error occurred (400)..." error in iTunes as shown
    in my http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. I tried two updated 64-bit W7 HPE SP1 machines and a MacBook Pro's mac OS Sierra v10.12.6
    with the same cable ISP. :( Did Apple remove this firmware or something?

    there's nothing to download, nor do you need to use itunes (although
    you can).

    on the ipod, in settings, there's a reset or erase all button. tap it
    and wait for it to complete.

    It only offered me reset network and home screen layout, but not
    everything like I see in iPhones' iOS.
    --
    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to nospam on Sat Oct 26 23:42:25 2019
    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    In article <x4-dnYjHL9HMjCjAnZ2dnUU7-fWdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    How do I reset everything in a very old iPod touch 1G from 2008? I see
    no reset back to default factory settings like in iPhones.

    Just couldn't bring yourself to type "reset iPod Touch" in a web browser, eh?

    So, there's no way to reset in its iOS v3.1.3? iTunes' method doesn't work due to its "There was a problem downloading this software for the iPod '...' An unknown error occurred (400)..." error in iTunes as shown in my http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. I tried two updated
    64-bit W7 HPE SP1 machines and a MacBook Pro's mac OS Sierra v10.12.6 with the same cable ISP. :( Did Apple remove this firmware or something?

    there's nothing to download, nor do you need to use itunes (although
    you can).

    on the ipod, in settings, there's a reset or erase all button. tap it
    and wait for it to complete.

    It only offered me reset network and home screen layout, but not
    everything like I see in iPhones' iOS.

    from iphone os 2, which should be the same or very similar to ios 3.1.3: <https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/images/stories/2008/07/ipho ne_20_settings_reset.jpg>

    Interesting. Yeah, I don't have "Erase All Content and Settings". I wonder why I
    can't restore its iOS firmware from iTunes. Grr.

    --
    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
    Note: A fixed width font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see this signature correctly.
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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to ant@zimage.comANT on Sun Oct 27 09:56:32 2019
    In article <06-dnV0hoM6svSjAnZ2dnUU7-LOdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:


    It only offered me reset network and home screen layout, but not everything like I see in iPhones' iOS.

    from iphone os 2, which should be the same or very similar to ios 3.1.3: <https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/images/stories/2008/07/ipho ne_20_settings_reset.jpg>

    Interesting. Yeah, I don't have "Erase All Content and Settings". I wonder why I
    can't restore its iOS firmware from iTunes. Grr.

    you should be able to do that as well.

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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to ant@zimage.comANT on Sun Oct 27 18:33:52 2019
    In article <_-KdnSmIMY_JhyvAnZ2dnUU7-WGdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    (https://sourceforge.net/projects/iostimemachine/files/iPod%20Touch%201G/iPhon
    e%20OS%203.1.3%20%287E18%29/
    / / http://www.whited00r.com/tools/iPod1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw) to

    that's not from apple.

    you should get it directly from apple via itunes.

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to nospam on Sun Oct 27 17:29:40 2019
    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    ...
    Interesting. Yeah, I don't have "Erase All Content and Settings". I wonder why I
    can't restore its iOS firmware from iTunes. Grr.

    you should be able to do that as well.

    OK. I finally managed to reset everything back to defaults with a
    downloaded iOS v3.1.3 firmware (https://sourceforge.net/projects/iostimemachine/files/iPod%20Touch%201G/iPhone%20OS%203.1.3%20%287E18%29/
    / / http://www.whited00r.com/tools/iPod1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw) to
    restore via my 64-bit W7 HPE SP1 PC's iTunes. Also, the option shows up
    in its stock firmware instead of Whited00r's v7.1. It's all good now. :)
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    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to nospam on Sun Oct 27 21:41:55 2019
    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    In article <_-KdnSmIMY_JhyvAnZ2dnUU7-WGdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    (https://sourceforge.net/projects/iostimemachine/files/iPod%20Touch%201G/iPhon
    e%20OS%203.1.3%20%287E18%29/
    / / http://www.whited00r.com/tools/iPod1,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw) to

    that's not from apple.

    you should get it directly from apple via itunes.

    Where? iTunes still fail with the same error from yesterday: http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. :( Does anyone have
    Apple's hashes to compare with the ones I downloaded?
    --
    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
    Note: A fixed width font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see this signature correctly.
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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to ant@zimage.comANT on Sun Oct 27 23:09:37 2019
    In article <OIWdnX8FTOHuyCvAnZ2dnUU7-IGdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:


    you should get it directly from apple via itunes.

    Where? iTunes still fail with the same error from yesterday: http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. :( Does anyone have
    Apple's hashes to compare with the ones I downloaded?

    there are a few sites that list official apple download links, such as: <https://www.iclarified.com/757/where-to-download-ipod-touch-firmware-fi les-from>

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to nospam on Sun Oct 27 22:52:15 2019
    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    In article <OIWdnX8FTOHuyCvAnZ2dnUU7-IGdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:


    you should get it directly from apple via itunes.

    Where? iTunes still fail with the same error from yesterday: http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. :( Does anyone have
    Apple's hashes to compare with the ones I downloaded?

    there are a few sites that list official apple download links, such as: <https://www.iclarified.com/757/where-to-download-ipod-touch-firmware-fi les-from>

    Thanks, but I don't see a v3.1.3 for 1G? I see v3.1.3 for 3G (http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-7473.20100202.4i44t/iPod3,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw).
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    Why is this old ant still sick daily and almost all day, but with a nasty allergy (leaks, sneezes, and itches)? No cold, flu like from the end of August, etc. Also, minor muscle pain in left nipple area. Dang old body! :(
    Note: A fixed width font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see this signature correctly.
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  • From nospam@21:1/5 to dempson@actrix.gen.nz on Mon Oct 28 08:37:02 2019
    In article <1og6o6p.dp0yfi119be4nN%dempson@actrix.gen.nz>, David Empson <dempson@actrix.gen.nz> wrote:


    3.x images for the first and second generation iPod Touch may have been distributed via a different mechanism because they were paid upgrades
    (as was 2.x for the first generation iPod Touch).

    true, but they later made it free.

    This discussion from a year ago shows the problem has been there for at
    least a year.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8505805

    This suggests that Apple no longer supplies a restore image of iPhone OS
    3.x for the first or second generation iPod Touch. Apple is unlikely to
    be interested in expending any effort to help with a model that stopped getting new software versions over nine years ago and hasn't had
    servicing support anywhere in the world for at least four years.

    probably.

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  • From David Empson@21:1/5 to Ant on Tue Oct 29 01:26:05 2019
    Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
    In article <OIWdnX8FTOHuyCvAnZ2dnUU7-IGdnZ2d@earthlink.com>, Ant <ant@zimage.comANT> wrote:

    you should get it directly from apple via itunes.

    Where? iTunes still fail with the same error from yesterday: http://screenshot.cz/6D/6DEWW/ituneserror.gif. :( Does anyone have Apple's hashes to compare with the ones I downloaded?

    there are a few sites that list official apple download links, such as: <https://www.iclarified.com/757/where-to-download-ipod-touch-firmware-fi les-from>

    Thanks, but I don't see a v3.1.3 for 1G? I see v3.1.3 for 3G
    (http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPhone/061-7473.20100202.4i44t/iPod3,1_3.1.3_7E18_Restore.ipsw).

    3.x images for the first and second generation iPod Touch may have been distributed via a different mechanism because they were paid upgrades
    (as was 2.x for the first generation iPod Touch).


    This discussion from a year ago shows the problem has been there for at
    least a year.

    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/8505805

    This suggests that Apple no longer supplies a restore image of iPhone OS
    3.x for the first or second generation iPod Touch. Apple is unlikely to
    be interested in expending any effort to help with a model that stopped
    getting new software versions over nine years ago and hasn't had
    servicing support anywhere in the world for at least four years.

    Installing an image from a third party source is likely to be your only
    option for that iPod Touch, with the risk that it is not the genuine
    article.

    --
    David Empson
    dempson@actrix.gen.nz

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