Jailbroken 2.2.1 2nd Gen Won't Restore

[godzilla442003]

So... recently I contacted about my iPod that passes electricity through my body if I "touch" it while it's charging. . seeing as though it was jailbroken I had to restore to factory settings so they don't get pissed and not replace it. My luck being, it is now stuck in connect to iTunes , and I've tried restoring to 2.2.1, 2.2, jailbroken, 2.1.1, and none of them work. after it is restored, it brings me to a window that say's please restore ipod . fail. I have heard to try to restore to 1.1.1 or 1.1.3 or whatever... the 1.one's... everytime i try them it always says the firmware is not compatible or something. So I figure I can still send it, but I'm second guessing myself now that since it won't restore they'll probably look into it and find that they can't restore it either and say I jaibroke it... HELP!

 

[godzilla442003]

I am now receiving error 1601 if this helps

 

[skye12]

I fear Apple will have little empathy for you. But if its under warranty
I bet they'll give you a refurb or something.

 

[jmann]

Have you tried to do a DFU Mode + Restore? If that doesn't work, put it into Recovery Mode and then do a restore.

 

[godzilla442003]

Have you tried to do a DFU Mode + Restore? If that doesn't work, put it into Recovery Mode and then do a restore.

yes, i have tried several times to do this using all the dif. firmwares. no luck

i'm already supposed to be getting a refurb but i am afraid they say if you jailbrake it, it voids warranty

 

[andybno1]

I am now receiving error 1601 if this helps

try restoring through a different usb port

 

[godzilla442003]

try restoring through a different usb port

Didn't work...

and I DO KNOW for sure it's not my PC...

 

[iDuckApc]

don't worry

i've just got my iPhone back 2day after trying to install a leaked 3.0 beta. i cocked it up and ended up jailbraking it. i got it back unjailbroken but at least it works. A leaked version of iPhone 3.0 Beta is not worth it believe me waiting for an iProduct (iPhone or iPod Touch) is a bloody long wait if your a teenager. iKnow from Bitter Experiences (im on my 3rd iPhone this Year. Yay!)

 

[jmann]

Have you tried doing a restore using a Mac? It would definitely make a difference. PCs are stubborn sometimes with doing restores/jailbreaking.

 

[TurboFan]

yes, i have tried several times to do this using all the dif. firmwares. no luck

i'm already supposed to be getting a refurb but i am afraid they say if you jailbrake it, it voids warranty

So you have:
1st turned off the ipod (disconnect from computer)
2nd held down home button
3rd waited for
4th plug in to usb connected to an opened itunes window?
tried recovery mode?

 

[godzilla442003]

So you have:
1st turned off the ipod (disconnect from computer)
2nd held down home button
3rd waited for
4th plug in to usb connected to an opened itunes window?
tried recovery mode?

yes... numerous times

 

[godzilla442003]

Have you tried doing a restore using a Mac? It would definitely make a difference. PCs are stubborn sometimes with doing restores/jailbreaking.

I would try it... however NOW my problem would be: where the **** am I going to find a Mac?

 

[TurboFan]

I would try it... however NOW my problem would be: where the **** am I going to find a Mac?

heres an idea, go into a Macstore. (Only if you got the balls to do it)
I think there is a way to do it ssh style, and i KNOW there is a way to do it without iTunes. I don't have the time to go into it, school is beating me down so just search ways on youtube, i think somebody must have a how to.

 

[Link2999]

1601 error will restore via a DFU restore. I did have a similar problem though where my iPod would reset as soon as I turned it on and it was unable to be recognized by a Mac or PC. The screen was black the entire time and thus it was unable to be classified as jailbroken. Exchanged it for a new touch. Oh and the 1601 DFU restore also requires you to reinstall iTunes and everything. If you look around a little there should be a guide.