ipod touch dead after restore failed during 2.0 update

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ipod touch dead after restore failed during 2.0 update

alright i downloaded the 2.0 software update for my ipod touch and everything was fine until after it backed up the ipod and started restoring it it said restore failed and now the ipod displays the connect to itunes thing but itunes wont recognize the ipod anymore ive tried restarting my computer and the ipod several times but nothing works can anyone help me?

thanks in advance

P.O.S., Windows XP Pro

Posted on Jul 16, 2008 9:19 PM

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OirishXander

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Jul 17, 2008 5:42 AM in response to parkerlee92

The exact same thing happened to me, no idea why and no idea how to get the 2.0 update working, anyone know?

I do however know how to resurrect your iPod, you need to connect to a Mac or PC that does not have the 2.0 update downloaded, once you connect in then restore your ipod via iTunes, it will install the last FREE update and you can use your ipod again. Just don't install the 2.0 update when you connect back onto your own mac. Hope this helps you.

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 9:54 AM in response to OirishXander

thanks for ur help but unfortunately i dont have another computer that i can sync my ipod on so i guess i gotta wait till someone can figure out how to fix the 2.0 update

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 9:59 AM in response to parkerlee92

do u think there is any way i can remove the 2.0 update from itunes so i can restore my ipod then download it and try again?

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Jul 17, 2008 10:03 AM in response to parkerlee92

There is a link for the ipod touch 1.1.4 firmware if you wish to manually install it. This should resolve any problems your having

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 10:19 AM in response to yz125racer

ok ill try that thanks if anyone has anymore information on getting the 2.0 update to work please let me know

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Jul 18, 2008 8:34 PM in response to parkerlee92

I can give you the link for the ipod touch 1.1.4 firmware if you wish to restore it by pressing shift and restore until the update is released? When you are under itunes does it even recognize the ipod so that you can restore it????

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 10:42 AM in response to yz125racer

no it wont recognize the ipod at all so even if u give me the link theres not much i can do unless i can figure out how to get itunes to recognize it do u have any ideas?

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 10:51 AM in response to parkerlee92

alright i finally got itunes to recognize the ipod im gonna try restoring it then ill let yall know how it went

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 11:05 AM in response to parkerlee92

the restore failed again and the ipod displays connect to itunes again i think i know how to get itunes to recognize it now but im gonna need that link so i can restore it to the 1.1.4 firmware

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Jul 17, 2008 11:05 AM in response to parkerlee92

http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/26/iphone-and-ipod-touch-get-1-1-4-firmware-upda te/ This is the link. Right under the second picture there is a link for the ipod touch software. Save it to your desktop and when that is complete open Itunes with your ipod plugged in. When it comes up HOLD the shift key and click RESTORE....you will then be able to select the file you saved to your desktop. Please ask any questions and notify if it work or if you run into any problems? Thanks Chris

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 11:12 AM in response to yz125racer

thanks ill try it and let u know how it goes

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parkerlee92 Author

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Jul 17, 2008 8:56 PM in response to parkerlee92

it worked the ipod restored and works fine now so i guess my problem is solved thanks yall for your help if anyone finds out how to make 2.0 work please let me know

thanks again

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fish613

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Jul 20, 2008 11:56 AM in response to parkerlee92

Yes, there is a workaround available here:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1618389&tstart=0

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Jul 22, 2008 12:39 PM in response to fish613

Okay I tried all the above steps -
Downloaded 1.1.4 and restored using this file
Once restoring the phone was stuck for hours in "Restoring iPod". The iTouch was stuck in the restoring mode as well.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

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