Any way to revert iPod software???

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Any way to revert iPod software???

Just got a 160GB iPod classic to go with my Sonic Impact V55 with the primary intention of using the combination to play movies for my kids in the car on driving trips. I did some research and found that the classic works with the V55 with a slight workaround, so I made the investment. Problem is that when I fired up iTunes yesterday upon receiving the new iPod, one of the first things it wanted to do was update the software. No problem, I thought, and went ahead and let it update to 1.0.3. !^%@#%^$!!!! It seems the 1.0.3 update broke something so that it won't work with the V55!

Is there any way, legit or hackish, to go back to v1.0.2? The big, big lie in iTunes about restoring it to original factory settings is just that: an out and out lie. Restore brings it to the newest version, not the factory setup. If I can't use this with the V55, I've just dumped hundreds of dollars down the drain.

Thanks in advance for any advice....

G4 mini @ 1.42GHz - 1.0GB RAM - 80GB HD - BT + AirPort, Mac OS X (10.5), + Palm Zire 72 + 40GB 3G iPod + Moto RAZR + MX1000 Laser Mouse + 2TB storage

Posted on Nov 30, 2007 6:46 PM

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Answer 1

Leo P.

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Dec 1, 2007 1:24 AM in response to Brent Rossow

I can relate to your fustration. I'm going through the same issue. I never had any problems with the earlier 80gig model. I had to replace it, since it was stolen. I finaly saved up for it. I was very happy at first. I had bought may items for it. One of them was an ipod DJ mixer. I can't use it like before, after i downloaded the new software. I just found out about this forum. I wished i had read all these coments before, so I wouldn't have downloaded the new 1.0.3. I hope they resolve the issue.

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Answer 2

Jeff Bryan

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Dec 1, 2007 2:28 AM in response to Brent Rossow

Remove the latest update from the iTunes/iPod updates folder.

On a Mac this is found in (name of)user/library/iTunes/iPod software updates.

Then prevent iTunes from checking the internet for a new update (preferences/general and remove the check mark from "check for updates automatically), then click restore.

You should then be asked if you want to use the previous version of the iPod software.

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Brent Rossow Author

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Dec 1, 2007 6:39 AM in response to Jeff Bryan

Just tried that, but unfortunately there's no previous version present for it to use so my only restore option is the 1.0.3 download. (Just got the iPod a couple days ago so never had the opportunity to download the 1.0.2 update back when it was released.) If there was some way for me to get the files for the 1.0.2 update I'm sure that would go a long way toward solving my problem ( cough someone could email it to me at brossow-AT-gmail.com cough).

Thanks for the info!

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Answer 4

duncang

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Dec 7, 2007 10:06 PM in response to Brent Rossow

Hi - please let me know if you manage to find to 1.0.2 iPod software. My 80GB Classic no longer syncs properly since i installed the 1.0.3 update 'grrr'. One would think that the keep an archive of the previous version somewhere...

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Answer 5

Dec 7, 2007 11:44 PM in response to duncang

I could have sworn I saw a thread on www.ilounge.com about a download site that kept ALL of the iPod firmware versions for all iPods/iPhone/iTouch available for download. They were even giving one guy instructions on how to easily install the firmware for both MAC and PC.

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Answer 6

Dec 17, 2007 2:01 PM in response to Brent Rossow

I have the 1.0.2 version on XP but the ITUNE does not let you revert. If it sees the 1.0.3 wants to keep it.

Can we sue apple for preventing third party hardware to access their computer, what is the difference between this and microsoft being sued for IE?

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Answer 7

Brent Rossow Author

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May 27, 2008 4:33 PM in response to Brent Rossow

Found the 1.0.2 firmware and downgraded. Problem solved.

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