How To Update and Upgrade iPod Touch to firmware 3.0

This is dedicated to Mr.BEH!

How To Update and Upgrade iPod Touch to firmware 3.0
1. First Upgrade and Download and install iTunes 8.2 or higher version.
2. Then Download iPod Touch 1G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw Get it from here (for 1st generation iPod Touch)
3. Then Plug in and connect the iPod Touch to computer.
4. So run your iTunes 8.2
5. Then Select the iPod Touch from Devices list.
6. Recommended you do a backup of the iPod in case of accidental file lost.
7. Do these steps next

• iTunes main screen, there should be 2 options: “Check for update” and “Restore”. Click on Check for update.
• A web page will show the iPod Touch OS firmware 3.0 features and offering option to buy for $9.99 will be loaded and shown. Click on Cancel.
• Then this will push iTunes will return to the previous iPod Touch main page. However, the “Check for update” option has now been change to “Update.
• In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Update.

8. Then Locate and select your downloaded firmware
9. The update process will start. iPod will reboot a few times. Do not disconnect iPod Touch until iTunes has completed updating iPod Touch.
10. Once Upgrade is done, the iPod Touch will be on OS firmware 3.0
Note: If there is an error when iTunes attempts to recognize iPod Touch, just unplug and plug the iPod back in again.
11. Next go get the Red snow software jail breaker. You can download from HERE
12. After that just run the software and locate the same file you used to upgrade your iTunes to 3.0
13. It will synch as you’re using the same firmware.
14. Just keep following the steps and you’re done!.
15. When prompted choose Cydia. I didn’t install ICY
16. After the installation complete. Just let it keep downloading. And then it will start to run after a while. You will see the status flashing the Noir.
17. After that you’re done!!! iPod successfully to 3.0!

References
• http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/06/28/how-to-update-and-upgrade-ipod-touch-to-firmware-os-3-0-for-free/
• http://blog.iphone-dev.org/search/ipod+touch+2g
• http://ipodtouchtricks.net/ipod-touch-firmware/ipod-touch-2g-os-30-firmware-download-free-rapidshare-download-links/