The title says it all! Whether you have a first generation iPod Touch or a second generation – upgrading to 3.0 firmware is recommended to avail all the new features Apple has to offer – Spotlight Search, Cut – Copy – Paste, and a lot more!

Step 1) Choose the right firmware for your iPod touch from the following links

iPod Touch First Generation

Links being prepared….

iPod Touch Second Generation (2G)

iPod2_1_3.0_7A341_Restore_.ipsw.001

iPod2_1_3.0_7A341_Restore_.ipsw.002

Step 2) Download HJSplit and join the files downloaded in step 1. Save the resulting .ipsw file on the desktop.

Step 3) Upgrade iTunes to version 8.2 [Very Important]

Step 4) Connect your iPod Touch to your PC/Mac and Launch iTunes 8.2

Step 5)

• If you are using a Mac

Hold the Option Key and hit the Update button (or restore button for a fresh install) and choose the ipsw file placed on the desktop. Hit OK.

If you are using a PC

Hold the Shift Key and hit the Update button (or restore button for a fresh install) and browse to the ipsw file placed on the desktop. Hit OK.

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