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Originally Posted by SilverBackGorrilla
how did you restore it back to 1.0.2? please tell me....  |
Before you go on, understand that you'll have to reformat your iPod which means everything will be deleted from it. Make sure you have backed up all your files on your computer before doing this.
I'm not sure what type of computer you're using but here are the steps I went through with my PC...
I found the directory where the iPod updates are saved:
"C:\Documents and Settings\<USER NAME>\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPod Software Updates". In this directory I found the 1.0.2 and 1.0.3 updates (file name: iPod_24.1.0.2.ipsw and iPod_24.1.0.3.ipsw). I deleted the iPod_24.1.0.3.ipsw file.
I disconnected my computer from the internet (unplugged the ethernet cable). Opened up iTunes, plugged in the iPod Classic. In iTunes, on the iPod window, I chose to Reformat iPod to factory settings. iTunes alerted me that it could not establish an internet connection and if I would like to use the latest iPod Classic software found on my PC (1.0.2). I chose yes and wa la..iPod back to 1.0.2! Then it took about an hour to transfer all my music back on the iPod. This was a pain in the ass but at least it's working again. There may be other ways and I'm sure if you're a MAC user you could do something similar to restore it back.
Good luck.