iPod touch Free 3.0 firmware for iPod touch doesn't work.

[theresekathryn]

2 days ago I discovered that I could download the 3.0 firmware onto my iPod touch 2G 2.2.1 for free. I was excited to try out apps, such as the new one for facebook.

I downloaded it, no problem. I shift+clicked update, no problem. My iPod went through the whole process, including the restarting and resyncing, no problem.

HOWEVER

When it was all over, I unplugged my iPod and excitedly, had a look. Nothing was different. No spotlight, no landscape keyboard in mail, no copy and paste. I also couldn't download my long sought after 3.0 exclusive apps.

I have tried updating it several times. Each time it seemed as legit as always, it went through the whole lengthy, tiresome process. But nothing ever changed.

Why? Please help!

 

[RKO]

Issue Solved - it's so easy to get it to work, I don't know what your problem is - all you have to do is purchase via iTunes and you are on your way. Works for me!

 

[theresekathryn]

I'm not sure if I'm willing to spend 13$AUD on it..

 

[andybno1]

go to settings --> general --> about and see what version firmware is installed

sound like someone did not put the correct software on their iPod

 

[yellow]

Unfortunately, 3.0 for the iPT is a pay-for app, it is not free.