Trying to update new iPod Touches to iOS 4.1 NOT 4.2 in iTunes 9.2.1

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Trying to update new iPod Touches to iOS 4.1 NOT 4.2 in iTunes 9.2.1

I have older eMac 1GHz PowerPC G4 running 10.4.11 Tiger. Have iTunes 9.2.1 because iTunes 10 isn't supported by tiger. Just bought my kids iPod Touch 2nd gen with iOS 3.1.3 on them. I have same Touch (all gotten from Apple refurbed) and mine has been updated to iPod version iOS 4.1- NOW; iTunes says when my kids Touch's are attached that the new software iOS 4.2 is available. BUT- iOS 4.2 isn't supported by iTunes 9. I have the iPod upgrade file named iPod2,14.1_8B117Restore.ipsw but how can I get that to load on my kids iPod Touches? It tries to put 4.2 on and I get an message saying something like "this is the latest software" or some such thing....
Can I make iTunes install the 4.1?? Sigh!

eMac 1GHz PowerPC G4, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Dec 26, 2010 8:11 PM

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Answer 1

keenevision Author

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Dec 26, 2010 8:13 PM in response to keenevision

When I try to update it says "This version of iTunes (9.2.1) is the current version."

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Answer 2

lllaass

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Dec 27, 2010 3:42 AM in response to keenevision

You need to update you computer to OSX 10.5.8 inn order to use/install iOS 4.2.1. Apple has configured the iTunes and its servers to help prevent installing all but the latest iOS.

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Ikuto

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Dec 29, 2010 12:05 PM in response to keenevision

Hold the control key or in iTunes 9.2.1 on the restore button and select the .ipsw 4.1 on iTunes the restore process will restore iOS 4.1 on the device. If you get an error saying Apple doesn't sign iOS 4.1 anymore I will send you an article to help you.

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Answer 4

Jan 5, 2011 10:58 AM in response to Ikuto

I really don't understand this response. I have used my PC to instal 4.2.1 and now regret it big time because I can not use it on my old emac. I want to revert but my mac will not recognize the iPod at all. Hey Apple, you have to place a reverse install in your process.

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Answer 5

Jan 28, 2011 5:40 AM in response to keenevision

I was able to replace IOS 4.2.1 with the real Apple IOS 4.1 through iTunes 9.2.1 by using the tips found at http://www.ihackintosh.com/2010/11/downgrade-ios-4-2-1-to-4-1-for-iphone-ipad-an d-ipod/

The tricky part is this that you must follow Steps 1-3 as it says and then only follow step one just after. When you force your iPod in DFU mode again (showing the itunes icon and USB plug) unplug from the computer running iTunes 10 and plug into the one running iTunes 9.2.1.

If the computer with iTunes 9.2.1 is a Mac running OSX 10.4, then force shut-down your mac right away. Restart your mac and then turn on iTunes only. The iPod will synch with iTunes and then you can restore from that mac or a backup.

Your music and other files will be gone but you can now use the device with OSX 10.4

Hope this helps.

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