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Ipod Touch 3rd Gen, 32GB (model A1318) Won't update to ANY IOS4 or IOS5(Ipod touch still has IOS3.1.3) Help?

I have an Ipod Touch 3rd Gen that won't update to IOS4 NOR IOS5.


I really am out of ideas.


In summary; it says that this ipod isn't compatible with this update.


Help

iPod touch, iOS 3.1.3

Posted on Mar 18, 2012 9:08 AM

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Mar 18, 2012 9:13 AM in response to CoolCody

Is the the error message yu are getting? If so following the instructions. If not, what error message are you getting:L


This device is not eligible for the requested build: Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194." If you receive this alert, update to the latest version of iTunes. Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, follow Troubleshooting security software issues.

Downgrading to a previous version of iOS is not supported. If you have installed software to performunauthorized modifications to your iOS device, that software may have redirected connections to the update server (gs.apple.com) within the Hosts file. First you must uninstall the unauthorized modification software from the computer, then edit out the "gs.apple.com" redirect from the hosts file, and then restart the computer for the host file changes to take affect. For steps to edit the Hosts file and allow iTunes to communicate with the update server, see iTunes: Troubleshooting iTunes Store on your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod—follow steps under the heading Blocked by configuration (Mac OS X / Windows) > Rebuild network information > The hosts file may also be blocking the iTunes Store. If you do not uninstall the unauthorized modification software prior to editing the hosts file, that software may automatically modify the hosts file again on restart. Also, using an older or modified .ipsw file can cause this issue. Try moving the current .ipsw file, or try restoring in a new user to ensure that iTunes downloads a new .ipsw.

Above from:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3694

Mar 18, 2012 9:16 AM in response to lllaass

This device is not eligible for the requested build: Also sometimes displayed as an "error 3194." If you receive this alert, update to the latest version of iTunes. Third-party security software or router security settings can also cause this issue. To resolve this, follow Troubleshooting security software issues.


yep thats it, I'll go ahead and follow your instructions and report back here asap. thanks

Ipod Touch 3rd Gen, 32GB (model A1318) Won't update to ANY IOS4 or IOS5(Ipod touch still has IOS3.1.3) Help?

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