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iPod touch 3

iOS 5.1.1 (9B206) for iPod touch 3

✓ This firmware is signed. This means that you can restore to it in iTunes.

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Windows

  1. Install the latest version of iTunes from the Microsoft Store.
  2. Plug your iPod touch 3 in to your PC.
  3. Open iTunes, and navigate to your iPod touch 3.
  4. Hold the Shift key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  5. Select the iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  6. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPod touch 3 to reboot.

macOS

  1. Plug your iPod touch 3 in to your Mac.
  2. Navigate to your iPod touch 3 in Finder.
  3. Hold the Option or Alt key on your keyboard, and press "Restore".
  4. Select the iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw file that you downloaded.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPod touch 3 to reboot.

Linux

  1. Install idevicerestore.
  2. Plug your iPod touch 3 in to your PC.
  3. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  4. To perform a full erase restore, type idevicerestore -e iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw and press enter.
  5. Wait for the restore to complete, and the iPod touch 3 to reboot.

Windows

  1. Open PowerShell, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd Downloads
  2. Type Get-FileHash iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw -Algorithm SHA1
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: a0be8559d32c2553a5ec66c6f745214fdc686fec. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

macOS

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: a0be8559d32c2553a5ec66c6f745214fdc686fec. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Linux

  1. Open a terminal, and navigate to the IPSW file that you downloaded, e.g. cd ~/Downloads
  2. Type openssl sha1 iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw
  3. The output of the command should match the following checksum: a0be8559d32c2553a5ec66c6f745214fdc686fec. If it doesn't, you may need to redownload the file.

Checksums

SHA256sum 45ac2643a34fdeffb74028d78bc1f574e942e1c07cb58f681f61c500a8851dab
MD5sum 5dfa8310e4a62ce0ce57259b55cabb07
SHA1sum a0be8559d32c2553a5ec66c6f745214fdc686fec
Please note, the documentation below is supplied from Apple's update servers. We don't modify the contents of this documentation.

This update contains improvements and bug fixes, including:

  • Improves reliability of using HDR option for photos taken using the Lock Screen shortcut
  • Addresses bugs that could prevent the new iPad from switching between 2G and 3G networks
  • Fixes bugs that affected AirPlay video playback in some circumstances
  • Improved reliability for syncing Safari bookmarks and Reading List
  • Fixes an issue where 'Unable to purchase' alert could be displayed after successful purchase

For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

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