Nov

Author : kdollar

Did you upgrade your iPod Touch and want to downgrade to 1.1.1? Here is a tutorial I found in the comments by tai.

ipod touch 1.1.2 downgrade
1. on pc go onto touchdev.net
2. click on decrypt firmware
3. go to where it said firmware version and highlight 1.1.1
4. paste onto new internet page and let it download to desktop
5. after download put ipod into recovery mode
6. go back onto itunes and hold shift and click restore
7. find file and double click
8. let it do its thing then done

Recovery mode
1. have ipod touch on
2. hold sleep and home button(dont slide to turn off)
3. hold both until u see the apple and let go of the sleep button but hold home button
then you’ll see it wants u to hook up into ur computer

for a mac shift is option

by aznboiva

163 Comments

tai, November 21, 2007:

thats mine right there
ITU, November 22, 2007:

How exactly does the 1.1.2 firmware affect jailbroken iPod Touchs? Does it remove the hacked apps? or do they stay?
tai, November 22, 2007:

naw to have to jailbreak 1.1.2
P-oed, November 24, 2007:

Hmmmm. I have been trying to get this stupid ipod jailbroken. im on 1.1.2 and i put into restore and go in to itunes and hit shift restore. Then it says extracting ,then it says error (5). what is my problem? I havnt downloaded the 1.1.1 firmware on this site but i think it is the same link that i downloaded from. anyway maybee i had the wrong restore file. please some one help me.
P-oed, November 24, 2007:

never mind this acualy works. finaly thank you.
mac-man, November 24, 2007:

Yo, Poed, howd you get it to work, I have the folders but i don’t know which file to open
raine1x, November 25, 2007:

yea p-oed..how did you get it to work..its not working for me either…after it is extracting..it says error….help please?
Bluem000n, November 25, 2007:

Having looked at lots of sites containing more or less the same instructions for downgrading from 1.1.2, I (like many others) cannot successfully complete the procedure. Since it works for some but not for others, there must be something different in the software / hardware combination – eg. I have UK ipod touch, and am running iTunes 7.5 on a mac. Could those who have been successful in this procedure please also confirm details of their own setup, for comparison purposes? Cheers.
tai, November 25, 2007:

well wen i downgraded i didnt extract cuz i it was already done
raine1x, November 26, 2007:

what do you mean tai…you didnt extract…after you shift and click restore….you choose your file..which is the 1.1.1 file i downloaded….when you choose that..it extracts and after it is done…it says error…please share your experience with us if you have figured out this problem…
tai, November 26, 2007:

all i did was download the 1.1.1 from the link on touchdev here it is http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-3932.20070927.p23dD/iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw
then held shift and click restore and let it do its thing but wen i did this i made sure i had no back up for it i jus click new ipod cuz i forgot to mention dont use backup click new ipod
raine1x, November 26, 2007:

umm..im not sure what your talking about…what do you mean no backup…it was just shift and restore…i dont get your backup,….and where do i click for new ipod??
tai, November 26, 2007:

wen u click restore and wen it finishes this box comes up sayin do u want to back up and u click no
Van Helsing, November 27, 2007:

Yep, I have iTunes 7.5 and an iPod Touch running 1.1.2 firmware in the UK.

When trying to downgrade I get the following error:

“The iPod “iPod” could not be restored. An unknown error occurred (1).”

Wow.
lol, November 29, 2007:

lol all you do is search the error on google and then you can fix it. apple support forums can also help. any questions? good ok goodbye
Grace, December 2, 2007:

Help!!! I’m running this on a MacBook, and I have iTunes 7.5. I have downloaded the firmware 1.1.1 but as I try restoring it, it works but it goes to 1.1.2 immediately so I can’t go to 1.1.1…How do you get it to work, like as in 1.1.1 firmware?
Kevin, December 3, 2007:

It works!!!
Pat, December 3, 2007:

i have the folder but its just a bunch of files and i get errors for each disk image i try (there are 3) help me!
tomo, December 3, 2007:

chances are you guys were trying to downgrade with
iphone firmware…
steve, December 4, 2007:

guys, way to complicated !

1. Dont place your ipod in recover mode.
2. Just connect to your mac with USB (this will open itunes)
3. On the summary page you have two buttons one that will check for updates
4. hold the “OPTION” key and press check for updates
5. Now you are in the locater just highlight the 1.1.1 update on your desktop
6. Let nature take its course, you are done, now you are 1.1.1 and ready
to unlock it.
steve, December 4, 2007:

OH yeah guys, dont go through all the crap to install all the iphone
applications on your ipod touch.

Once your touch is jailbreaked open your installer.
2. then open “sources” on lower right corner.
3. tap edit
4. tap add (on other side of edit)
5. add this url http://repo.us.to (then tap “ok”
6. tap “done”
7. tap “install” (icon second from the left on bottom, near home button)
8. scroll down and olne and behold there they all are iphone 1.1.1 apps as
well as iphone 1.2.1 apps.

Download away, very easy, one stop and you are done.

Enjoy!
steve, December 4, 2007:

To unlock your IPOD touch dont do the downloads on your computer!
just open your safari on your ipod and enter the url jailbreakme.com
2. select download “appsnap” about five seconds later you are open and
you now have the installer to download.

Enjoy!

The Ipod Touch is amazing unlocked you will love it!
Jordan, December 4, 2007:

I would assume that I am doing something wrong given that “some” people are having success but I am amazed how frustrating this process has become. Its quite annoying how unspecific almost every tutorial for downgrading is. Steve’s directions sound specific but its not that easy. The downoaded file is unzipped and therefore not just a simple one-click and “let nature take its course”.
Jordan, December 4, 2007:

Also, when giving directions, is it so hard for someone to mention if they are providing them for a Mac or PC? I’m speaking in general (not calling this board out) and venting here but why do 90% of the tutorials lack this basic info? I’m not claiming to have much in the way of hacking skills but for “intelligent people” some of them are idiots when it comes to common sense.
Jordan, December 4, 2007:

There must have been something wrong with the 1.1.1 file I was trying to restore. I downloaded it from another location and everything seems to be working fine. Now my previous comments become just a rant… But I still mean most of it.
Steve, December 4, 2007:

I am glad you have it broken dude.

Did you get the applications and the jailbreak without any problems?

If anyone has a problem I do have a public email at steveanderson@live.ca
(I know Mac, I am still hoping to forget everything I know about windows)
Dani, December 5, 2007:

hey jordan you are right, I’ve been in more than 5 different sites and I’m unable to figure out how to downgrade to 1.1.1 because for mistake I downloaded the 1.1.2 this is very frustrating. Can someone help me to downgrade my ipod to 1.1.1 , I have a mac and I’ve already download the firmware but I need more specific directions because as jordan said is not like that easy, please someone help!!
aznboi101, December 5, 2007:

hey wats up im tai i posted the stuff with the ipod stuff as aznboi101 aite i think on a mac u use option as shift
Dani, December 5, 2007:

thanks anyway, but really i don’t know how but I made it after being like 4 hours here i just made it. But it was strange because I downloaded the zip folder from the link that was posted here in the forum and in my desktop appeared a folder with more folders on it useless, but also another icon that looked like an incomplete download in the macs and i just click it and I saw the zip folder and changed it to .ipsw then I put my ipod on recover mode or how is said and just option restore and clicked the icon that looked like an incomplete folder then the zip that i changed to .ipsw and click it and … that was…SUCCESFUL!
Steve, December 5, 2007:

Hey Guys,

It seems like some people are having a bit of a problem getting valid firmware
for the IPOD, so I thought matbe I could make it easier.

I think Jordan makes a very valid point, with which OS we are talking about, so
I just want to make it clear THIS IS FOR MAC OS X.

1. Copy and paste this link in firefox or what ever browser you use.
http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-3932.20070927.p23dD/iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw

2. If you copy and pasted this link it will have brought up the 1.1.1 binary file that you need to change the firmware. Just let it save to the desktop.

Then follow post 20 -22- 21 in that order and you are done.

The firmware is just over 150 megs so it make take a while to download.

I hope this helps some of you guys maybe not so familiar with MAC,

Once you go MAC, you never go back!
Steve, December 5, 2007:

I checked the link in post 30 and it works really good.

You dont have to copy and paste it just click on it.

Hope it helps!
Gmaster, December 5, 2007:

Check out the guide at http://www.g3fusion.com for how to jailbreak your ipod touch with more detailed steps.
tai, December 6, 2007:

be careful wen u jailbreak 1.1.2 cuz i think u got to use WinSCP or Cuteftp
Jordan, December 7, 2007:

I will say that once completed, it is so worth it. Its also amazing how easy it is to add apps once you have it broken. Sometimes I like to just look at the homescreen and all the new icons on it. Yeah I know, lame.

You’re right Steve, Id like to forget about Windows too. Unfortunately I get reminded sometimes.

Glad you got it figured about Dani. Was it worth it? Hope so.
Alex, December 7, 2007:

hey guys i saw that people are having trouble with getting the firmware 1.1.1 on there ipods when i tried it it said error (5) can you please help me e-mail me at alexander100@adam.com.au
Alex, December 7, 2007:

hey guys i did it when i first tried to install 1.1.1 it came up with that error (5) so i out 1.12 on there then put 1.1.1 back on there and it worked hope it works for u
Margaret, December 7, 2007:

Sorry everyone, I am a silver surfer, bought a an ipod touch, want to be able to play games etc on it, so found this site by googling. I am in the UK, have a Windows XP. Already have an Ipod Nano, and an extensive library. Would someone kindly talk me through the process of enabling me to have games etc on my new Ipod touch…..(holds breath)

Thank you
Rob, December 7, 2007:

If you are getting error 5 – make sure you the firmware file says it’s specifically for the ipod or iphone respectively. I accidentally downloaded iphone 1.1.1 and i have ipod and got that error when restoring in itunes. After downloading the correct ipod file – restore worked fine
Rob, December 7, 2007:

Margaret,
Games will most likely be released for ipod touch officially by Apple in February 2008. Until then the only option is jailbreak the ipod and install the games that the community has created. Doing a google search of ‘jailbreak ipod touch’ should get you various tutorials on how to do this.
Margaret, December 7, 2007:

Thank you so much, have found an Idiots Guide!!
Will have a go tomorrow, will let you know how it goes.
Paul, December 8, 2007:

My Mac downloaded the 1.1.1 downgrader and unzipped it into a folder with three dmg files and a few others, not the .ipsw file with the lego icon. I couldn’t get it to install in iTunes. To get around this I used the command for a Terminal download at:
http://www.touchdev.net/wiki/Decrypt_Firmware#Acquiring_the_Firmware

Remember to replace the http in the command with the address for the 1.1.1 file. I only needed to do the first command line listed. My Mac unzipped the file itself. It worked great. It saved the single file in my home user folder. The rest of the jailbreak was easy following post 21 above. Thanks!
pimp, December 9, 2007:

you f***ed up my Ipod. I put it in restore mode and shift click restore but is says error and won’t even restore with out the 1.1.1 update either
tai, December 9, 2007:

ayy calm down jus do the fatal error fix
arturpokusin, December 10, 2007:

hey guys. I tried for a loooong time restoring my ipod touch 16 gig to the 1.1.1 firmware. The biggest problem that i have seen in these posts is that you guys are either getting the iphone 1.1.1 firmware, [Error: iPod could not restore. (5)] or just invalid firmware. [Error...(1)] Just download the firmware from post 30. I’ve been trying for a really long time. Now, i found the link to the original firmware, and it worked like a charm.
Daniel Chaplin, December 10, 2007:

This Works..Downgraded From 1.1.2 To 1.1.1 In Seconds Thanks Very Much I can Now Downlaod Jail Brake Me And Then Upgrade Ipod Touch To 1.1.2 Again And Upgrade Jail break Me To 1.1.2

Thanks
blah, December 10, 2007:

BLARGH I CANT FIND 3B48B BUILD SOMEONE HELP ME ITS ALL OTHER BUILD TYPE
tobes, December 11, 2007:

if you have a mac it doesnt work because the shifts do different things on a mac and pc.

i used it on a pc and its fine
brian, December 11, 2007:

Ok, i’m on a mac and i keep getting errors 5 or 1… post 44 says something about the “original” firmware.. where might that be? has another mac user had any luck with this method yet?
Joe, December 11, 2007:

This doesnt work for me, i dont get the error messages, but it downgrades it all the way to version 1.1.0 and then i can only upgrade it back to 1.1.2. Anybody know what i should do?
OneDaysPay, December 11, 2007:

Hello, I just need to know where can i get the the downgrade 1.1.1 for PC not Mac. Please respond, thanks
emir, December 11, 2007:

?ts working thank you very much…..
Alex, December 12, 2007:

To OneDaysPay

Hi

1. on pc go onto touchdev.net
2. click on decrypt firmware
3. go to where it said firmware version and highlight 1.1.1
4. paste onto new internet page and let it download to desktop
5. after download put ipod into recovery mode
6. go back onto itunes and hold shift and click restore
7. find file and double click
8. let it do its thing then done

This extract is in the ipod 1.1.2 downgrade post
illy, December 12, 2007:

Will Downgrading make me lose my current music/movies on the ipod?
thx
Steve, December 12, 2007:

The correct FIRMWARE is linked in post 30, just click on it.
Alex, December 13, 2007:

illy:

yes it will but an ipod touch being jailbroken is way better then an ipod touch not being jailbroken it well worth it and besides you can just put the music and movies back on there
tai, December 13, 2007:

ayy i jus put a link to download 1.1.1 firmware
gherman, December 15, 2007:

hey it worked i jail breaked it but can you put lime wire on it or get free songs movies ect?
Some Guy, December 15, 2007:

Let me just say this…

Yes, I understand the shortcuts and lower-case abbreviations and such which make typing faster and easier. I’ve been online long enough. I know the conventions and I know my way around. But a lot of the redundant questions on this thread could be avoided if some of you just take the time to type your instructions out clearly without all the cuz, u, um, and other gibberish pseudo-l33t laziness.

Make an effort or don’t bother at all. There are a lot of videos on YouTube about this downgrade, but most of the people who posted them are so poorly spoken and the camera doesn’t even focus on the screen long enough to make clear the information, that they’re essentially worthless.

Post the info. Make sure it’s right. Extend a little effort so your information is clean and understandable.

The other thing is that for a lot of people who read these threads English is their second language and the laziness of some native English speakers (mostly American) just makes the information unintelligible to just about everyone.
tai, December 17, 2007:

ayy yo number 58 i dont care how ppl type cuz u gettin watchu want arent chu
Nick, December 17, 2007:

ok so i tryed this 3 time over 3 days, and spent a total of 3 or 4 hours messing around with it, turns out i just didnt click save to disk, but it does work
Damouse, December 20, 2007:

@ Some Guy

What a cleverly hidden attack against americans! Those who post any help whatsoever are doing so of their own will and are (for the most part) only trying to help; if you cant understand them then we all sincerly apologize…. They do not, under any circumstance, need to “rise to your level,” instead you should most likely try your best to understand them at however they choose to contribute and are not here for your review.

As a small point, l33t and abreviations, specifically ancronyms, are not the same thing at all. Ancronyms are widely accepted and used on the internet and in the real world, if you have some sort of problem with ancronyms then its way, way beyond the scope of jsut having issues with “stupid americains.” As for l33t gibberish, no one here has posted in any semblance of l33t and i dont think theyre going to start. L33t is not meant for clairity and it has no influence on ancronyms.

Keep it to yourself. We just dont give a damn.
John, December 21, 2007:

I must be an idiot! i have downloaded the version 1.1.1. as instructed. It is a folder on my desktop. However, when I try to restore to it, I just keep clicking on “open” from the restore dialogue, but I never find a file inside the folder that is a restorable file. I have clicked on every file in the folder and sub folders, and I just get an error message. What am I doing wrong. There must be a step missing here for Mac morons! BTW, I don’t have a “Option” key on my new wireless Apple. I have an “Alt” key, which is what I am using when I try to restore, and it allows me to choose a file.
IronS, December 21, 2007:

To John:

The problem is that you decompressed the files. I assume that you are using a mac. If you follow my instructions, you will be able to fix it:

a: Go to folder where your decompressed files are
b: Select all the files (5 files and a folder)
c: Right click on anyone of these files
d: From the menu click on the “Create archive for 6 elements”
e: Wait a while for the archive to be created. You will see a new file appeared with the name “archive.zip” inside the folder with the other 6 files.
f: Rename the “archive.zip” to “Restore.ipsw.zip” (optional)
g: Open the new file (The Restore.ipsw.zip) from inside iTunes, by clicking on the update button on the summary tab, and pressing the options key.

Have fun!!
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

what does that mean put ipod in *recovery* mode?
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

whaaaaaaaaaats recoverrrrrrrrrrrrry moooooooooode???
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

ok srry i figured out the recovery thingy…but what do u mean u’ll see it wants u to hook up into ur computer…it just stays on the apple thing…
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

wer is restore button on itunes???
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

better instructions:
go here: http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-3932.20070927.p23dD/iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw

once finished downloading…hook up your ipod to ur computer…
then press restore..
go under documents…and DOUBLE click the file u just downloaded…
let it download and maybe grab a coffee while you wait..
jadeee, December 22, 2007:

IPOD COULD NOT CONNECT TO ITUNES CUZ A FRIKKIN UNKNOWN ERROR OCCURED!???!?!!??!?!??!??!
HOW DO U FIX IT????????
GoodimGod, December 22, 2007:

Just downgraded to 1.1.1 and now i cant connect to the internet with my ipodtouch any more. youtube and safari both give me an ‘cant connect to server’ error.

I am very worried did i just F up my new ipod
GoodimGod, December 22, 2007:

ps i am connect to the wireless and itunes says ive got version 1.1.1.
GoodimGod, December 22, 2007:

just upgraded back to version 1.1.2 and the internet fucntions work fine again. Has apple put a stop to downgrading and using internet ?
Ray, December 23, 2007:

what does it mean when it says “paste onto new internet page and let it download to desktop”
do i copy paste link or do i just click it and dl on desktop
GoodimGod, December 23, 2007:

Dont waste your time m8 it doesnt work. Once u downgrade to version 1.1.1 The ipod wont let you connect to the internet any more. so no way of installing jailbreaker. And even if u could via HD and wire it is pointless as your internet wont work any more.
bbytee, December 23, 2007:

ok so I’ve went onto jailbreaker and all isaw was a little box in the corner and when I eaeged it it was a box with a questionark on it btw I’m doing this post right now on my itouch I don’t get it nothin loads help please
bbytee, December 23, 2007:

I mean when I enlarged it all it showed was a question mark
Tobie, December 24, 2007:

hey i downloaded the link from http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-3932.20070927.p23dD/iPod1,1_1.1.1_3A110a_Restore.ipsw,
i used the shift click on update then it said error, and i tried unzipping the file and choosing different files it has about 4 different errors. and now it just shows the connect to i tunes screen and it won’t work,
please help me what do i do.
Adgum, December 24, 2007:

Worked Great. Thanks a heap ^_^
hilla, December 24, 2007:

Okay, worked for me perfectly. First I downgraded to version 1.1. and didn’t synchronize with iTunes before jailbreaking so that the iTunes version wouldn’t disturb (if it even does that – I dunno). Everything went really smooth.
hilla, December 24, 2007:

oh yeah – and if you’re on mac the notion that shift is option is pretty valuable to keep in mind.
caa1106, December 24, 2007:

I have already successfully downgraded my itouch to 1.1.1. My problem now is, when I go to jailbreak.com and click the “install appsnap”, the itouch goes blank and goes to the main menu of the desktop. I’ve waited for more than 10 mins and nothing that is expected to happen, happens (safari crashes, installer icon appearing on itouch etc). I am using Mac. What should i do?
Mate, December 24, 2007:

This procedure works just fine. I recommend it.
Tobie, December 24, 2007:

how do you do the fatal fix error and how do you pull it out of recovery mode
Dan, December 25, 2007:

Ok i have about had it. Im on PC (yeah I know) I have been surfing and surfing for a way for me to jailbreak my itouch so i can put apps on this thing. This is the whole reason I bought this in the first place. If i knew ahead of time it was this hard(pain in the ass) to jailbreak my itouch i would of bought something else. I have seen a IPHONE with all the apps and i want in on my Itouch! What is the deal here? 1.1.1……you don’t need that…..go to jailbreak.com ……..people say don’t need that….cant do that……so where are we now? Has anyone jailbroken the Itouch with a PC having 1.1.2? Anyone successfully downgraded 1.1.1 from 1.1.2 with a PC without losing everything on the Itouch? I really need the help here and will donate to the cause…I know there are peeps out there trying to help us. HELP I NEED MY TOY TO WORK!
tai, December 25, 2007:

to fix the fatal error jus look through the stuff i posted as aznboiva
James, December 26, 2007:

Thanks for all the help! Its starting to work just how i want it to!
If you are still stuck – stop, breathe and give your computer time to download what it needs to! This may take a while but is worth it!
If you go to post 30 follow the steps suggested and then go to: http://www.touchdev.net/wiki/Jailbreak_1.1.2 if you want to get version 1.1.2 then its back to how you had it before just open/free to add and change whatever you want – well within reason!
Enjoy
Tobie, December 26, 2007:

i have looked through the blof and you didn’t post anything now my ipod won’t work with anything.
Tobie, December 26, 2007:

i have the screen where it wants you to connect it to i tunes but i have triend all the files and it always say error what do i do, it has somehow gotten rid of the 1.1.2 firmware as it does not know where to guy an i am using your firmware i pod touch download so it is not that what else should i do.
tai, December 26, 2007:

damn jus go the ipodtouchhacks home page and scroll down
MAc, December 27, 2007:

that was the EZst method i found
jack, December 27, 2007:

dennng hella deleted all my songs and videos
jack, December 27, 2007:

i restored it and everything and when i took my ipod off. all my songs & videos were gone and the apps werent there. what should i do?
carlos_drag004, December 27, 2007:

my ipod restored to 1.1 what is wrong. i used the link and did everything as sopposed to do so????
Hazza, December 27, 2007:

Does any one have a way to do this reli simply, tht works for everyone. Im 15, and not very good with technology. I got my ipod touch for xmas, and my parents would kill me if i screwed it up.
My brothers got one, & has loads of cool apps, but it arrogant & wont help me, coz he jailbroke his before jailbreakme.com by doin it on his own.
Please help me.
AJ, December 27, 2007:

ok so I have a pc and I spent 4 hours last night and 1 hour today trying to downgrade to 1.1.1 I tried both methods putting the touch into recovery mode well it does not do that I followed the directions to do that and it never asks to be connected with the computer and I also tried the other way by hooking it up and opening itunes and clicking check for updates the directions say to hold options and then click check for updates and I am guessing that this is for mac users anyways I want to do this but it seems every method I try does not work anyone willing to offer some one on one help PLEASE
ahh, December 28, 2007:

wtfff i screwed up once and now it dosent go into recovery mode
aznboi101, December 28, 2007:

for number 92 now jus go to jailbreakme.com and install appsnap
ellabella, December 28, 2007:

touchdev.net doesn’t work for me. It always says “The page cannot be displayed”
What should I do?
Sam, December 28, 2007:

yea touchdev.net is offline or something, is there a mirror site or something?
toucher, December 28, 2007:

hi i have an ipod touch which i had installed appsnap n a number of apps i then stupidly upgraded to firmware 1.1.2. i realized this was a mistake n downgraded it back to 1.1.1 but i dont seem to be able to install appsnap again! can anyone help me???
thaks !!!
dino, December 28, 2007:

how do u no wat firmware you have cuz jailbreakme.com isnt workin for me and i want it for my itouch can u pleez help me how can i get it?
john, December 28, 2007:

touchdev.net doesn’t work on my mac it says couldn’t access it
aznboi101, December 28, 2007:

man u guys dont need to go onto touchdev.net cuz i already posted up the link
aznboi101, December 28, 2007:

if u want to kno wat firmware u have jus hook ur itouch into itunes and it will say it then
stunna, December 28, 2007:

hater stop hating on this site, i just downgraded, i have also installed tha installer and am cooling for cool apps now, i would also like to find out how to get bak on 112 firmwire and still have my installer on the ipod…this site is the best fo this thing man…cheers
LONDON TOWN STAND UP
aznboi101, December 29, 2007:

thanxs for da backup keepin checkin out the site im figuring out more stuff about the touch
Jimmy, December 30, 2007:

Ok, on PC this could not be simpler.
I just downgraded, I was very reluctant seeing all the negative feedback in the comments, but it worked my first time.

Download the appropriate firmware, the link provided worked for me.
Make sure it shows up as one lego-block looking file on your desktop (I guess macs are having issues because it wants to auto-extract?)
Don’t bother putting your ipod in recovery, trust me.
Just plug the ipod touch in and on the screen that gives you the option of either updating or restoring (for PC users!) hold shift and click UPDATE. It will ask you what file you want to update to so choose the one you just downloaded…

Will take a couple minutes, but afterwards the ipod will restart and ask you to update back to 1.1.2… say no… obviously… you just did all that work! Done. I haven’t done the jailbrakeme yet though so I have no help with that.
Josh, December 30, 2007:

I have a PC and when I got my iPod it was already on version 1.1.2. Can anyone give me a sure way to do this without messing up my iPod?
Jimmy, December 31, 2007:

follow my steps in 107 to bring it to version 1.1.1
basically to reiterate:
Download the appropriate firmware file
Plug in your ipod and open itunes (you don’t have to put it in recovery mode)
On the screen that shows the status of your ipod, hold shift and click update
Select the firmware file you just downloaded in the menu that appears
It will then “update” the firmware to the 1.1.1 (might take a bit)

There done, it’s in 1.1.1

Now for the app thinger
just goto jailbreakme.com on your ipod’s browser
hit download
Once you hit it, you will be returned to this home screen
The first time I did it, I didn’t get anything
I tried again and a download screen came up on the home screen after about thirty seconds.
Once it’s done… get to it, it’s easy from there to add stuff
Robyn, December 31, 2007:

Okay I downloaded the firmware to my PC, and I’ve gotten my iPod and iTunes open, but when I try to downgrade to 1.1.1 it says that error -18 occurred. I tried Googling it and nothing came up. Please help?
John, January 1, 2008:

Is 1.12 in the title a typo? My iTouch says 1.1.2. Also, does it still work the same?
Xaviern, January 3, 2008:

It would be better if they make a jailbreak for 1.1.2 iPods
I don’t want to go through all that
tai, January 5, 2008:

yea its a typo
Kevin, January 5, 2008:

http://lifehacker.com/337863/how-to-install-third+party-apps-on-your-new-iphone-or-ipod-touch

click there for a more detailed article solving all ur errors and issues blah blah blah etc etc etc.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ineedhelp, January 7, 2008:

mine takes about a year to “prepare ipod for restore..” idk what to do.
Stef, January 8, 2008:

I am trying to downgrade, but the option key restore function doesn’t work, no file can be chosen but iTunes asks for an internet connection. If I connect it says I am already on the latest version. Seems like the option to pick a file for upgrading has been blocked…My iTunes is 7.5 (19). HELP!!
Sean, January 9, 2008:

ty so much i didnt kno how to put my ipod into recovery mode to downgrade this helped out alot
Kirsty, January 9, 2008:

Thanks so much! I found this very helpful!
Darren, January 9, 2008:

Does anyone know how to upgrade back to 1.1.2 without losing the installer app? Or do I just need to keep 1.1.1. Thanks
danstar, January 9, 2008:

Hi all,
This was really simple. In plain english just follow directions on the following site. Its great, evens tells you how to upgrade back to 1.1.2 with jailbreak!!! good luck all, you wont regret it!
danstar, January 9, 2008:

http://conceitedsoftware.com/iphone/1.1.2-jailbreak.zip
as box 120 explains
Tj, January 9, 2008:

I Have two questions… Can u upgrade back to 1.1.2 … And doesn’t using jail break void your warranty ??
tai, January 9, 2008:

yea u can upgrade back to 1.1.2 wit instructions that im tryin to make simple and u can restore it back to orignal settings so it doesnt void warranty
Katey, January 10, 2008:

ok i downloaded the stuff i needed to downgrade my touch to 1.1.1 and it saved to my desktop as a file. when i went into itunes and selected check for update bla bla bla and went to select 1.1.1 it has 2 other files inside that and stuff inside those and i have no idea which one to select? there isnt 1 file called 1.1.1 it downloades as a file with other stuff inside?
i do realise that i used the word “stuff” alot there which doesnt help but hopefully you get the idea of what i mean? haha
Tom, January 11, 2008:

Thanks dude! This rocks. Thanks for the download.
Slobaburt, January 12, 2008:

I had no trouble at all downgrading to version 1.1.1, however I can not connect to the internet no matter what I do. I have tried all the tricks: forgetting the network and rejoining, resetting all network settings, even manually entering the IP, SM, router, and DNS. AND NOTHING WORKS!!!!! After about an hour of tring to get the internet working, I updated to version 1.1.2 and the internet worked just fine once again. Now I have again downgraded to version 1.1.1 and have the exact same problem! How am I even going to get my iPod jailbroken if I can’t connect to the internet from 1.1.1? Is there any way possible to install Jailbreak straight from version 1.1.2? Please let me know, I really want to get this hack finished! (And I am tired of losing all the music and such from my iPod evey time I try the hack! I have to use this thing in between times, you know!
Chalmita, January 13, 2008:

to all whom it may concern I looked into the trash and found the download 1.1.1 in zip form since it automatically turns into a folder and is impossible to install with restore… so i put the zip file on the desk top and tried to resore again…so far it looks like its going to work finally .. keep u posted
Chalmita, January 13, 2008:

it worked…..
Katey, January 13, 2008:

thank youu chalmita i’ll try that!
prendstah, January 13, 2008:

same here.. huhuh… unknown error accurred (-18).

need more help!! plsssssss
Christina, January 14, 2008:

heyyy everyone i dont understand….seee i have a mac and i did the ironS one and everything was working fine.. until i get to update and i click the zip thing and it does not do anythiny at alll.. and my ipod still is not working when i go on the websiteee on it….. !!! please help me:) i really need it. i jjust dont get it
jtaylor, January 16, 2008:

how do u do it without losing all ur files cuz i have
11 tv shows and 1 movie and it takes too long to sync it again
how do u do it without restoring?
Breanne, January 17, 2008:

When i download the file to downgrade my ipod it doesnt save in my documents what do i do?
alex, January 18, 2008:

after downgrade and jailbreaking my ipod touch perfect, and installing applications with no problem at all, one day my itunes updated my ipod to 1.1.3 and erased all my applications and all. I tried to downgrade it again and all i get is error messages. Any catch? any way to downgrade fine?
Anonymous, January 22, 2008:

Will my movies/music be deleted from my ipod touch after I do this?
Lightning, January 24, 2008:

hey guys, I’ve been trying to access to touchdev.net but it doesn’t open !!!
anonymous, January 26, 2008:

This is the biggest load of crap ever
brendon, January 27, 2008:

i turned on my ipod touch today to find a new update so i updated it i guess to 1.1.3 or something why cant i get into my installer anymore what the fuck did i do send answers to my email ill proobly never check this site
Tess, January 27, 2008:

Ah, help me please!
I’ve been rying to downgrade form 1.1.2 to 1.1.1 for a couple hours.
My problem comes when I get to the download page for 1.1.1, here
Every video and blog i read it says to put it on your desktop but I cant get it!
please please please someone help me!
what am I doign wrong?!
email me: bballangel36@hotmail.com
ZeD, January 31, 2008:

There is one thing, more than one person pointed out: http://www.touchdev.net is NOT working, i repeat, it is NOT working…….. any solutions??? and one more questions, ppl keep refering to “the link”, and on another post, sumbody said that that link was for mac, then other posts (who said they were PC…) said it worked just fine………… so does the link work for both PC and MAC………………..???? just as a clarification…..
ZeD, January 31, 2008:

anyways, just wanted to say: THE KEY TO ALL THIS BULLSHIT AND DOUBTS IS IN THE LINK IN POST NUMBER 30…… like tai said, it works….. i downloaded it to the desktop, then i opened itunes, pressed shift, then restore, navigated to the downloaded ITEM, (or watever u call it, because there is NO file, it is just one thingy), double clicked on it, and it was done….. itunes was like: extracting software and the works, and thats it…… don’t friggin panic…… just follow the simple instructions…… any comments?? send em’ to zed_o07@hotmail.com cuz i won’t be back, i’m done here, THANX aznboiva and tai
Joe, February 6, 2008:

Hi guys

I have unfortunately upgraded my software to 1.1.3. I tried to downgrade with the setup from post 30 but it didn’t work. Do someone know how to downgrade 1.1.3?
Casper, February 17, 2008:

Cool! Thx man!! It finally worked.
Headless duck, February 25, 2008:

How do i do this with 1.13????????????? Help!!!!!!!
your mom!, February 25, 2008:

i cant find the http://touchdev.net/
its like it is not a website anymore!!!!!
SOMEONE PLEASE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPPPP!!
Avalon, March 1, 2008:

Im havin trouble loading firmware 1.1.1 from 1.1.4 any help?
Brady, March 3, 2008:

okay if anyone has any trouble go to youtube and look up: ipod touch upgrade from 1.1.1 to 1.1.2 **part 1*. this guy is AMAZING (not me) and can help you downgrade/jailbreak/uprgade/jailbreak again
vid, March 5, 2008:

hi
Lilmisspenguin, March 17, 2008:

Hope this works =}
Lilmisspenguin, March 17, 2008:

how long does it take to download on AOL dial-up
Mr.penguin, March 17, 2008:

it takes like about 5-7 hours maybe even 4 if ur lucky
Junior, March 17, 2008:

hi guys i have downgraded to 1.1.1 it conects to the net but wont open jailbreakme.com so i cant jaibreak it ,,, any help ??? many thanks
Thinh, April 6, 2008:

I just an ipod touch like a week ago and it’s like a 1.1.4 firmware. But i need it to connect with my mac itunes that has all my music, but i don’t know how to downgrade my itouch and plus my mac doesn’t have internet, what do i do ;[
ian, April 10, 2008:

i downloaded 1.1.1 and downgraded it. but it loaded as 1.1 and thats what it is on my i tunes? how?
Moe, April 14, 2008:

hey guys can anyone check if the site touchdev.net still works cuz i keep trying it on my pc and doesnt seem to show up only “page cannot be displayed”
Moe, April 14, 2008:

can anyone at least post the download on here somewhere plz
whyuask, April 19, 2008:

Apple posts firmware v1.1.2 — goodbye jailbreak!Looks like Apple just published firmware v1.1.2 for the iPhone; hit the download link to grab it yourself because iTunes hasn’t yet gotten wise to the fact that it’s out. Details to follow, but don’t expect jailbreak or the unactivated Safari workaround hack to still be functional, ok? (… aaaand we’re watching our download speed drop as our readers are grabbing the file. Rockin’.) Update: TIFF jailbreak exploit is dead. Sorry peoplehttp://www.engadget.com/2007/11/08/apple-posts-firmware-v1-1-2-goodbye-jailbreak/2
olivia, July 20, 2008:

Hi, I need help to save my ipd touch.
I tried to jailbreak my ipod touch based of ziphone instruction but accidentally click onto the 1st action instead of 2nd action. And i also remove the cable by mistake and now it stated Need Configuration. Idont know what to do as it cannot be detect by itune and it shown no other familiar screen nor application for me to choose….PLS PLS HELP……..THANKS
amit, August 9, 2008:

hey my ipod is not opening that site”jailbreakme.com ” i don’t no wats ma problem plz help me..
TURBO, September 21, 2008:

I’ve read through almost every thread and still cant get it done… im using an imac, ive done everything correctly, but when I hold option and choose the 1.1.1 file i downloded it starts to extract then gets to the end and say’s cant restore unknown error (20)……. i also downloaded it through firefox.

PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME WITH THIS PLEASE!!!!!!
slasher, October 20, 2008:

WTF NONE!!!!!!!!!!!! OF THIS SHIT WORKS IVE TRIED EVERY THING SO QUIT WASTING YER TIME U DUM FUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?????????
HARSHIL, October 29, 2008:

U IT MAN

U SAVED ME
IT WORKS
I WAS STUCK WERE U PRESS RESTORE
BUT IT SAID HOLD “SHIFT” AND CLICK

AHH MAN
yesssssssssss
leo, January 13, 2009:

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE!

i have an ipod touch n im trying to downgrade to 1.1.1 it currently has the “latest” version 2.2
but everytime i hit shift/restore it starts to restore with 1.1.1 but then it says “ipod could not restore. unknown error”
what should i do?
help me please

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