iPod Touch

Linny40

TK LADY VETERAN
Can find a forum for ipod or for MP3 players etc

Got an ipod touch that has for some reason just packed up. Apple cant repair it and its out of warranty. It keeps saying it needs to restore but wont. It gets as far as doing it - right to the end and then comes up with an error. We have been and seen someone at the Genius bar in the Apple store and their only solution was a 10% discount on a new one.

Not very good.:( Damn thing is 2 years old (will be on 9th Oct)
Anyone got any ideas????
 
Knot tried that but cant find the file to open got firmware but when you try to open there is nothing there that georges pc pics up that i can open

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 PM ----------

Have now started to download files on my pc and will download itunes to see if it makes any difference on my machine. Not as simple as it sounds lol!

As its out of warranty Apple can repair but with 3 months cover at a cost of £146 - can buy a new 8gb for £150 lol with 12 months cover!
we have a 16gb 1st gen touch ( means nothing to me lol)
 
Knot tried that but cant find the file to open got firmware but when you try to open there is nothing there that georges pc pics up that i can open

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 PM ----------


not really sure what you mean here linny,
But Follow these instructions and you should be good to go.:)


Make the iPod Touch go to Recovery Mode

If for some reason your iPod won't connect to iTunes, or whatever reason it is, you might need to make your iPod Touch into Recovery Mode. Here's how you could do that.

Making your device in Recovery Mode is irreversible. That means, once you execute this, you can never get back your home screen until you complete the restore. So don't attempt this, because there's no room if you suddenly decides to change your mind. This method can also be known as Manual Reset.

Step 1: Hold down the “Home” button

Step 2: Hold down the “Standby” button

Step 3: When it says “slide to turn off”, ignore it.

Step 4: It should restart with a blank screen. DO NOT LIFT THOSE BUTTONS YET.

Step 5: An “Apple” icon appears. You can lift the “Standby” button, but keep pressing the “Home” button

Step 6: Once you see a “connector” and an “iTunes” image (looks like when you just bought it), that’s when it’s in Recovery mode. You can lift all the buttons.

Perform a Manual Restore

Now you will need to perform a Manual Restore on it. The term "Manual", as the name suggests, does not involve in using automated download via iTunes. Instead, we are using iTunes do perform the Restore on the firmware we want.

See: Download the appropriate firmware

Step 1: Connect the iPod Touch, which is now in Recovery Mode

Step 2: Launch iTunes. iTunes will tell you that the iPod Touch is in Recovery Mode.

Step 3: Hold SHIFT while Left-click on Restore button. A file browser should come up. Select the appropriate firmware, then wait for the restoration to complete.

 
yes get that far but its when the file browser came up - came up with folders and would not open them -sorry thats what i was trying to say. Almost finished downloading itunes on this pc and will try it all again
Ipod is stuck in recovery mode and wont restore from recovery mode
 
Linny i would suggest following the step-by-step FAQ on apples website extensively. Once you feel like you have exhausted all of your options, it will most likely be a logic board, or the hard drive failing. There are tutorials out there on replacing these, but they are not for the faint of heart. I do ipod repairs, but there is also a very good place in texas i believe is where they are located that does a good job, and are much cheaper than apple.
 
as we are in UK texas it just a tad to far lol! thanks x i have done everything apple suggest even added a new user on the pc, have tried a friends mac and even gone to my local apple store who cant find out what is wrong or how to fix it.i can buy a new one in store with a 10% discount if i take in the old one. once this itunes V 9.0.1 has finished downloading onto my pc i will try again
 
as we are in UK texas it just a tad to far lol! thanks x i have done everything apple suggest even added a new user on the pc, have tried a friends mac and even gone to my local apple store who cant find out what is wrong or how to fix it.i can buy a new one in store with a 10% discount if i take in the old one. once this itunes V 9.0.1 has finished downloading onto my pc i will try again

dont take it to the store and give it to them for a 10% discount! do a quick search on ebay to see how much broken ipod touches are going for and you will see what i mean, people know how to fix them and are willing to reward you much better than cheap @ss apple. If you are sennt on not being able to fix it I would suggest selling it on ebay, you will most deffiantly get a generous offer and be able to buy a new one with no much of a dent in your pocket.
 
thanks! will def look into that.

Atm we are trying to weigh up if its cheaper to wait n get one in the states or here. We go to the US next week so no rush to but one until Nov anyways. But if i cant fix this will put it on ebay in nov - unless any one here makes an offer lol!
Only 1 prob with selling it on ebay it is engraved with my sons name and our post code on, but i suppose i could get that etched out
 
thanks! will def look into that.

Atm we are trying to weigh up if its cheaper to wait n get one in the states or here. We go to the US next week so no rush to but one until Nov anyways. But if i cant fix this will put it on ebay in nov - unless any one here makes an offer lol!
Only 1 prob with selling it on ebay it is engraved with my sons name and our post code on, but i suppose i could get that etched out

if you were confident enough you could buy a new case for it to make it look brand new.
 
if you were confident enough you could buy a new case for it to make it look brand new.

lol def not brave enough for that!

Anyways so far: downloaded itunes onto my pc managed to open the firmware with no problem ( cant understand why it didnt down load on Georges pc- but he runs IE 7 i run FF) BUT it still wont allow it. Tried all 4 firmwares from 1.1.1 up to 1.1.4 still comes up with the unknown error code. George said on the 1.1.1 it came up within seconds to say error, so he then tried to downgrade to the other 3- they took a little longer before it came up with error.

Problem is we are not sure what firmware the touch currently has on it. due to it being stuck.
 
i was thinking of getting a ipod touch for my son for xmas what do you think,i have ipod classic 120gig ,what touch would you reconmend
 
would recommend the ipod touch Anfield,Definitely worth it if you like apple products.
pros(in My opinion)

very classy, when loaded with album cover art,the touch screen scrolling action makes it look like a rolodex of albums.

Can store photos and play as slide show or set as desktop screensaver.

Plays movies which you can download from the internet.

you can download different apps either free or for a nominal fee.

apps range from,google maps,clocks,games,you tube,e-bay, games e.t.c.

wifi internet access and safari browser (have actually hopped on to this site using my touch):)

Cons

Can be difficult to get your head around loading your albums/artwork.

need to install itunes - at least initially.

not as robust as most other mp3 players.

due to all the different things that can be done with it, a lot more can go wrong with it.

your sons age should determine what size you should get, you know yourself,the older you get, the more diverse your collection is.
a rough guide, going by the way i have mine set up is as follows:
8 gig = 75-80 albums
16 gig = 155-165 albums
32 gig = 300 albums
These are only estimates it will depend on how many apps and photos you are also storing on it.
hope this helps mate.(y)

another good one to take a look at is the "archos" media player range - these are bulkier and more robust with the added bonus of hooking up to a tv set.

i have both, but tend to use the ipod touch a lot more.
 
Last edited:
i like the idear of the wifi knot,as i have a nokia5800 which is wifi plus i think you can play games on them which he is into,hes asking for ipod nano but am trying to put him off ,he is only 7 mate
 
only7 ? Then i think the ipod touch would be too fragile mate.
Take a look at the archos range, made of sterner stuff, piece of piss to set up, plays movies on a 4.3" screen, metal casing also has wifi and internet and game apps.
will play avi and divx movies,
can get an app for internet,
and can get anattachment for playing it all through your normal tv,
the battery time is good too.
come in all different sizes, 30 gig to 160,gig and from 60 gig to 500 gig on the new models.

30 gig will set you back about 85 - 90 sterling on fleabay, that would be the archos 605 wifi model



heres a link to their site.
ARCHOS
 
Last edited:
Do any of ya'll know about this little device??

v-touch 8gb portable media player

I know Linny started this for the iTouch but I'm looking at this for my 9 year old for Christmas... He wants an iTouch but we don't really wanna put the money out for one of those if we can help it!!! tia for ideas.........
 
Never heard of it GM, might want to do a search and ssee if you can read some reviews.
 
Never heard of it GM, might want to do a search and ssee if you can read some reviews.

Thanks... I did some research and it seems the V-Touch doesn't have some of the features that the i-Touch does. At this point I don't know if I want to deal with Apple or look into the ARCHOS that Knot recommended. :)
 
Thanks... I did some research and it seems the V-Touch doesn't have some of the features that the i-Touch does. At this point I don't know if I want to deal with Apple or look into the ARCHOS that Knot recommended. :)
Check out the archos GM, an amazing piece of kit! HUGE storage capacity,
since the release of their new models, they are taking chunks out of their competition, you can also get a cam to plug in and record live,
 
Check out the archos GM, an amazing piece of kit! HUGE storage capacity,
since the release of their new models, they are taking chunks out of their competition, you can also get a cam to plug in and record live,

I'll give that a L@@K knot... i like the idea of a more "durable" system. :) It plays games too?? ;)
 
Back
Top