iPod software update server problem

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iPod software update server problem

I had problems with turning on my iTouch 4G version iOS 5.1.1. I downloaded iOS 6.0.1 from a site i trust. I put my iTouch into recovery mode and opened iTunes. It's the latest version (11.0.2). It recognized my iPod and wanted to restore it. By holding down the Shift key, i selected restore and opened the .ipsw file. It showed extracting software, and showed the error ' The iPod "iPod" could not be restored because the iPod software update server could not be contacted or is temporarily unavailable '. Can anyone please help. I can't turn my iPod on!

iPod touch, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Apr 11, 2013 7:45 AM

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lllaass

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Apr 11, 2013 9:01 AM in response to Hellboy254

Apple only supports updating/restoring to the latest iOS, which for the 4G is 6.1.3. If you try an earlier one you will get an error.

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Hellboy254 Author

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Apr 11, 2013 9:28 AM in response to lllaass

Thanks. I'll download 6.1.3

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Hellboy254 Author

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Apr 13, 2013 8:25 AM in response to lllaass

Ok, I downloaded 6.1.3, but it still shows the problem!

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lllaass

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Apr 13, 2013 8:37 AM in response to Hellboy254

Update Server

Try:

- Powering off and then back on your router.

- iTunes for Windows: iTunes cannot contact the iPhone, iPad, or iPod software update server

- Change the DNS to either Google's or Open DNS servers

Public DNS — Google Developers

OpenDNS IP Addresses

- Try on another computer/network

- Wait if it is an Apple problem

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Hellboy254 Author

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Apr 13, 2013 8:42 AM in response to lllaass

OK, it worked. The error message showed up a couple of times. Then all of 'em worked!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! It was like, I couldn't live without my iPod for even one day. THANK YOU VERY MUCH AGAIN!!!

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