IOS update to 6.1.5 killed ipod touch

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IOS update to 6.1.5 killed ipod touch

I have just been prompted by iTunes that a newer version is available, 11.1.3.8 so I have installed it. I then got a message saying a newer version of IOS (6.1.5) was available for my 4th Gen iPod touch. I downloaded it and tried to install it. However, the update process crashed iTunes and now I have to restore my ipod. So I tried to restore my ipod and the process crashed iTunes again. I have tried again (3rd time lucky) and this time it worked. I now have to completely restore my iPod. Fortunately I had just performed a sync prior to the iTunes update. Is there an issue with the latest version of iTunes or IOS 6.1.5?

iPod touch (4th generation), iOS 6.1.5

Posted on Nov 19, 2013 3:15 AM

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Answer 1

lllaass

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Nov 19, 2013 3:19 AM in response to kelvinbrammer

I know of no general problems. A few uses alwsy seems to experience problems like yours with any update.

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Answer 2

Nov 19, 2013 3:24 AM in response to lllaass

The restore from backup process has now finished and I now get a message saying that loads of apps could not be installed because they could not be found. But they are all listed in my apps library. How can I recover these and especially the progress in those games that have taken my daughter a few months to achieve?

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Answer 3

lllaass

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Nov 19, 2013 3:55 AM in response to kelvinbrammer

That message means that iTunes can't find the actual app files

Try:

iTunes: Finding lost media and downloads

Next delete and redownload

Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

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Answer 4

Nov 26, 2013 12:29 PM in response to lllaass

Thank. I have had to delete all apps that were listed as missing and re-download them. This seems to have worked. I have now restored from backup and all game progresses appear to be there.

Thanks again.

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Answer 5

Nov 30, 2013 8:36 AM in response to kelvinbrammer

I downloaded the ios 6.1.5 update for my iPod Touch 4th generation and it completely fried it. My iPod was working completely fine and then I downloaded it and it completely froze. I tried doing everything to restore it, even the Apple support people tried to fix it, and nothing is working. The apple people put it in recovery mode but iTunes loses connection with the iPod whenever it starts restoring it. Apple says all I can do now is buy a new one. So angry considering it was working perfectly fine right before I downloaded it. Any suggestions?

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Answer 6

Dec 9, 2013 12:19 PM in response to mcfeather93

The iOS 6.1.5 update also stuffed up my iPod 4th gen. The charging is completely stuffed. I could charge my iPod before the update but now I have to fiddle around with the charger and my iPod for a few minutes just to charge it. Is there anyway I can fix this. Also, sometimes when I plug my iPod into the charger a message comes up saying, 'Ipod charging is not compatible.' PLEASE HELP!

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Answer 7

Dec 9, 2013 6:01 PM in response to kelvinbrammer

Lol... same thing happened to me, but my iPod was froze on the updating screen with the apple and the progress bar. I'm going to let it run out of battery, recharge it and see if I can get it to work, but I'm afraid my iPod might be dead for good. D:

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Answer 8

Jan 11, 2014 1:56 AM in response to Mrchicksta

I have that problem with the iPod/iPhone block charger but when I use my mom's iPad charger (she has the latest one) I don't have the issue with my iPod not charging. My iPod also charges fine from my laptop as well. Hope that helps. :)

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Answer 9

clintink

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Feb 13, 2014 6:44 AM in response to mcfeather93

Try this, it worked for me. I was not able to update my touch 4 to 6.1.5 but I was able to restore it to 6.0.5 following these directiions.

http://www.imore.com/daily-tip-edit-host-files-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch

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