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Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware. Apple has release iPhone and Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware. The new OS 3.1 which is now available is free to download for iPhone users but iPod Touch users have to pay $4.95 to enjoy the upgrade. Don,t Worry now you can enjoy the Latest Version Free. Here is the Tutorial which help you to Update Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware

Apple has just launched latest Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware touch today at its 09/09/09 event.

Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware comes up with not so major but bit of changes such as Genius Mixes, Genius Recommendations for Apps, Wirelessly Ringtones download and managing apps right from iTunes which is one of the coolest feature of this release.

The new apps organization feature in Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware is really out of the box and comes handy for managing your application right from your iTunes 9.

One of the most notable feature enhancements in Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware include the Apps Store Genius function that able to speed up the apps searching based on those original apps that users have already downloaded. This is particularly useful in view of the fast growing of apps database (more than 75,000 now) available in App store and now they can effectively search for the best fitted apps without the need to manually go through one by one Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware.

Besides, the new OS and Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware  offers a new capability where users can easily download more than 30000 ringing tones through iTune, with each of them cost only $1.29 per copy. Other features include the Genius mixes in Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware as well as apps arrangement through the virtual home screens on your computer that aims to simplify theIpod Touch 3.1 Firmware usage either as an office or a multimedia centric portable device.

Download Update Ipod Touch 3.1 Firmware

1. iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw (iPhone 2G)
2. iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw (iPhone 3G)
3. iPhone1,1_3.1_7C144_Restore.ipsw (iPhone 3GS)

Apple has released the new firmware update for iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch, that is iPhone OS 3.1.2. The new version of iPhone OS 3.1.2 addresses several issues and problems for both iPhone and iPod Touch, and thus is recommended to upgrade. The new firmware version 3.1.2 is now available for download on iTunes 9.0.

iPhone OS 3.1.2 for iPhone contains the following bug fixes and improvements (changelog):

• Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPhone to not wake from sleep.
• Resolves intermittent issue that may interrupt cellular network services until restart.
• Fixes bug that could cause occasional crash during video streaming.

The updated firmware 3.1.2 for iPod touch contains the following bug fixes and enhancements (changelog):

• Resolves sporadic issue that may cause iPod touch to not wake from sleep.
• Fixes bug that could cause occasional crash during video streaming.

The iPhone OS firmware 3.1 was just been released last month, and introduced many new features, security fixes, and enhancements such as Genius features. However, iPhone OS 3.1 is reported to have power consumption issue and more buggy than iPhone OS version 3.0, and iPhone OS 3.1.2 is hoped to address these issues.

Note that upgrading to new iPhone firmware OS version 3.1.2 will break existing jailbreak and unlock. Thus, iPhone and iPod touch owners who jailbreak and unlock their device should not upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1.2 yet until jailbreaking and unlocking mechanism for version 3.1.2 becomes available.

To upgrade iPhone and iPod touch, just connect the mobile device to PC and start iTunes. The update message should automatically appear. Users can also download the individual standalone iPhone/iPod Firmware Update file (IPSW) for manual offline updating using the direct download links below:

Download iPhone OS 3.1.2 Firmware

iPhone EDGE (Original/Classic): iPhone1, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3G: iPhone1, 2_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPhone 3GS: iPhone2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw

iPod Touch 1G: iPod1, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 2G: iPod2, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw
iPod Touch 3G: iPod3, 1_3.1.2_7D11_Restore.ipsw

Not long after Apple Inc released its iPhone OS v3.1 Beta version SDK for developer, the company is ready and has just announced the official release of its OS 3.1 version with some feature enhancements on top of bug fixes targeted for iPhone and iPod touch users.

One of the most notable feature enhancements include the Apps Store Genius function that able to speed up the apps searching based on those original apps that users have already downloaded. This is particularly useful in view of the fast growing of apps database (more than 75,000 now) available in App store and now they can effectively search for the best fitted apps without the need to manually go through one by one. Besides, the new OS offers a new capability where users can easily download more than 30000 ringing tones through iTune, with each of them cost only $1.29 per copy. Other features include the Genius mixes as well as apps arrangement through the virtual home screens on your computer that aims to simplify the iPhone usage either as an office or a multimedia centric portable device.

That is not all, the new OS 3.1 is claimed to be able to improve the synchronization of media contents using iTune, besides boosting up the 3G Wi-Fi performance even when Bluetooth is being turned on simultaneously. Some of the features that are specifically tailored for the latest iPhone 3GS include the “Save as new clip” option when trimming video clips, voice control operation using Bluetooth headset as well as ability to use Home button to turn on features in iPhone 3GS and many more. Also, the Safari web browser is enhanced with anti-phishing feature for extra protection when surfing webs while on the move.

If you are anxious on what it can be used to enhance your current iPhone capability, do get a free download at Apple website for immediate use.

Apple has release iPhone and iPod Touch firmware OS software version 3.0. The firmware 3.0 is a major update that adds tons of new features to the portable device. While all generations of original iPhone and iPhone 3G entitles to free upgrade to iPhone OS 3.0 software update, both 1st generation and 2nd generation iPod Touch 2G is required to pay $9.95 to upgrade to to OS 3.0.

How to Upgrade or Update iPod Touch to OS 3.0 Firmware For Free

1. Download and install iTunes 8.2 or higher version.
2. Download iPod Touch 2G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw or iPod Touch 1G OS firmware 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file, iPod1,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw via the iPhone OS 3.0 software update direct download links.

Note: If the downloaded file is in ZIP format (iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.zip) , then rename the extension from .zip to .ipsw. If the file name is been appended with .zip extension, such as iPod2,1_3.0_7A341_Restore.ipsw.zip, just remove the .zip off the filename.

If you encounter “an error occurred while processing your request” error message when attempting to download iPod Touch firmware, download the IPSW files from here (for 1st generation iPod Touch) or here (for 2nd generation iPod Touch).

1. Plug in and connect the iPod Touch to computer.
2. Run iTunes 8.2 or higher.
3. Select the iPod Touch from Devices list.
4. Optional but recommended, take a backup of the iPod in case of accidental file lost.
5. Now there are two ways to update iPod Touch. For user who want to clean and fresh upgrade the iPod Touch, without retaining any existing songs, musics, videos, movies, apps and other media or data files on iPod Touch (mean you will be losing all files stored on iPod Touch), follows these steps:
   1. In Windows environment, press and hold Shift key and left click Restore.

In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Restore.

1. For user who want to retain and save everything that has been uploaded and stored on iPod Touch or ensure that the media is untouched (not losing any files), follow these steps instead:

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

In Mac OS X system, press and hold Option key and left click Update.

1. Locate and select iPod Touch OS 3.0 Apple Device Software Update IPSW file downloaded in step above.
2. The update process will start. iPod may reboot a few times. Do not disconnect iPod Touch until iTunes has completed updating iPod Touch.
3. Once upgrading is done, the iPod Touch will be on OS firmware 3.0, for free without any cent been paid.
4. Optionally, if you have choose to restore iPod Tunes to firmware OS software 3.0 at factory default, iTunes will offer option to either create a new iPod or restore it from backup. For user already created a backup of iPod, just restore the date files to upgraded iPod Touch.

Note: If there is an error when iTunes attempts to recognize iPod Touch, just unplug and plug the iPod back in again.