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User890104 at 11:03, 22 May 2025

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	You're ready? Ok, let's do it!		You're ready? Ok, let's do it!

			'''Please note that Apple's files are available ONLY over HTTP! It is possible that your browser automatically changes HTTP to HTTPS, which won't work. Make sure you download them over HTTP.'''

	=Steps to restore=		=Steps to restore=
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	3. Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod's model/product ID.		3. Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod's model/product ID.
	* For '''Classic 1G''' (USB PID 1241), download [http://appldnld~~.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info~~.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw].		* For '''Classic 1G''' (USB PID 1241), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw].
	* For '''Classic 2G''' (USB PID 1245), download [http://appldnld~~.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info~~.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw].		* For '''Classic 2G''' (USB PID 1245), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw].
	* For '''Classic 3G''' (USB PID 1247), download [http://appldnld~~.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info~~.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw].		* For '''Classic 3G''' (USB PID 1247), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw].
	* For '''Classic 4G''' (USB PID 1250), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/041-8552.20121203.Bile3/x12500000_Recovery.ipsw x12500000_Recovery.ipsw]		* For '''Classic 4G''' (USB PID 1250), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/041-8552.20121203.Bile3/x12500000_Recovery.ipsw x12500000_Recovery.ipsw]
	4. As before, rename it to zip and extract it.		4. As before, rename it to zip and extract it.

User890104 at 10:53, 22 May 2025

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	* For '''Classic 2G''' (USB PID 1245), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw].		* For '''Classic 2G''' (USB PID 1245), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw].
	* For '''Classic 3G''' (USB PID 1247), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw].		* For '''Classic 3G''' (USB PID 1247), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw].
			* For '''Classic 4G''' (USB PID 1250), download [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/041-8552.20121203.Bile3/x12500000_Recovery.ipsw x12500000_Recovery.ipsw]
	4. As before, rename it to zip and extract it.		4. As before, rename it to zip and extract it.

User890104 at 17:22, 16 April 2017

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	9. Back in the black window, type: (or copy/paste)		9. Back in the black window, type: (or copy/paste)
	mks5lboot32.exe --dfuscan		mks5lboot32.exe --dfuscan
			and press Enter.

	You should see a message similar to the following, showing that your iPod is detected. If not, please ask for support and do not continue.		You should see a message similar to the following, showing that your iPod is detected. If not, please ask for support and do not continue.
	mks5lboot Version -170303		mks5lboot Version -170303
	This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.<br>		This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO
			warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.<br>
	[INFO] DFU scan:		[INFO] DFU scan:
	[INFO] winapi: found \\?\USB#VID_05AC&PID_1223#87020000000001#{B8085869-FEB9-404B-8CB1-1E5C14FA8C54}\0001		[INFO] winapi: found \\?\USB#VID_05AC&PID_1223#87020000000001#{B8085869-FEB9-404B-8CB1-1E5C14FA8C54}\0001
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	10. Enter the following command:		10. Enter the following command:
	mks5lboot32.exe --dfusend WTF.x????.RELEASE.dfu		mks5lboot32.exe --dfusend WTF.x????.RELEASE.dfu
	~~and press Enter.~~
	You should see the following output:		You should see the following output:
	mks5lboot Version -170303		mks5lboot Version -170303
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	You should see the following output:		You should see the following output:
	mks5lboot Version -170303		mks5lboot Version -170303
	This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.<br>		This is free software; see the source for copying conditions. There is NO
			warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.<br>
	[INFO] winapi: found \\?\USB#VID_05AC&PID_1245#87020000000001#{B8085869-FEB9-404B-8CB1-1E5C14FA8C54}\0001		[INFO] winapi: found \\?\USB#VID_05AC&PID_1245#87020000000001#{B8085869-FEB9-404B-8CB1-1E5C14FA8C54}\0001
	[INFO] DFU image sent successfully (1157699 bytes)		[INFO] DFU image sent successfully (1157699 bytes)

User890104 at 17:18, 16 April 2017

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User890104 at 23:57, 8 February 2015

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	=Steps to restore=		=Steps to restore=

	There's a video of ~~what you see on your computer during~~ the whole procedure. ~~At some point~~, I ~~messed up~~ the ~~arguments of ipodscsi~~, so I ~~tried again. Sorry about that~~. ~~Link to the video:~~		There's also a video of (almost) the whole procedure. The commands are longer, because I have the files in different directories. Also, it doesn't show USB driver installation, because I already have them installed.

	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=~~IEz0cCDBqnQ~~		Link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-nEXXv8_PY

	==Putting the iPod into DFU mode==		==Putting the iPod into DFU mode==

User890104 at 22:15, 8 February 2015

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User890104 at 22:06, 8 February 2015

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	=Overview of the procedure=		=Overview of the procedure=
	# You put the iPod into DFU mode		# You put the iPod into DFU mode
	# You install a custom driver to that device, so ipoddfu can talk to it ~~(exploit a bootrom vulnarability, to be exact)~~		# You install a custom driver to that device, so ipoddfu can talk to it
	# You install Python and pyusb		# You install Python and pyusb
	# You send the first stage of the restore firmware (called "~~DFU~~") to the iPod using ipoddfu		# You send the first stage of the restore firmware (called "WTF") to the iPod using ipoddfu
	# The iPod reconnects with a different USB IDs		# The iPod reconnects with a different USB IDs
	# You install a custom driver for the new USB device		# You install a custom driver for the new USB device
	# You send the second stage of the restore firmware (called "~~WTF~~") to the iPod using ipoddfu		# You send the second stage of the restore firmware (called "FIRMWARE") to the iPod using ipoddfu
	# The iPod shows a monochrome disk mode screen		# The iPod shows a monochrome disk mode screen
	# You repartition the hard disk, upload the new firmware and reboot the iPod - all these three at once using ipodscsi		# You repartition the hard disk, upload the new firmware and reboot the iPod - all these three at once using ipodscsi
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	# Wait for Zadig to complete the installation.		# Wait for Zadig to complete the installation.
	# You're ready for the next step		# You're ready for the next step
	==Uploading the first restore stage (~~DFU~~)==		==Uploading the first restore stage (WTF)==
			# "What the f*ck"? No, probably means '''W'''riting '''T'''he '''F'''irmware or '''W'''aiting for '''T'''he '''F'''irmware - we never found out. Who cares, anyway.
	# Press the Start menu button		# Press the Start menu button
	# Type '''cmd''' and press '''Enter'''		# Type '''cmd''' and press '''Enter'''
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	# It's the same as the previous driver install, this time the device is named iPod Recovery and the second ID is '''1241''' for Classic 1G, '''1245''' for Classic 2G or '''1247''' for Classic 3G		# It's the same as the previous driver install, this time the device is named iPod Recovery and the second ID is '''1241''' for Classic 1G, '''1245''' for Classic 2G or '''1247''' for Classic 3G
	# Complete the installation, and move to the next step		# Complete the installation, and move to the next step
	==Uploading the second restore stage (~~WTF~~)==		==Uploading the second restore stage (FIRMWARE)==
	~~# "What the f*ck"? No, probably means '''W'''riting '''T'''he '''F'''irmware or '''W'''aiting for '''T'''he '''F'''irmware - we never found out. Who cares, anyway.~~
	# Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod model. You can tell it from the USB ID in the previous step.		# Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod model. You can tell it from the USB ID in the previous step.
	## For '''Classic 1G''' (USB ID 1241), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw]		## For '''Classic 1G''' (USB ID 1241), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw]
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	# Open '''Windows Explorer''', and look for your iPod. It should be in the Removable drives section. Take a note of its drive letter (e.g. '''F:''')		# Open '''Windows Explorer''', and look for your iPod. It should be in the Removable drives section. Take a note of its drive letter (e.g. '''F:''')
	# Open the black window, and type:		# Open the black window, and type:
	ipodscsi F: ~~iPod6g~~ writefirmware -p -r Firmware-*		ipodscsi F: ipod6g writefirmware -p -r Firmware-*
	You should see:		You should see:
	ipodscsi v. 0.1.0 r959 - Copyright 2011 by Michael Sparmann (TheSeven)		ipodscsi v. 0.1.0 r959 - Copyright 2011 by Michael Sparmann (TheSeven)

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	* [[Nano4G_firmware_upgrade_process\|Nano 4G (also Nano 3G and Classics') firmware upgrade process]]		* [[Nano4G_firmware_upgrade_process\|Nano 4G (also Nano 3G and Classics') firmware upgrade process]]
	* [http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/ iPod Firmware download (from Apple's servers)]		* [http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/ iPod Firmware download (from Apple's servers)]
	* [http://phobos.apple.com/version Links to all firmware packages of i-devices, hosted by Apple]		* [http://phobos.apple.com/version Links to all firmware packages of i-devices, hosted by Apple (warning - very large file)]

User890104 at 21:56, 8 February 2015

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	After 10-20 seconds, you should see an Apple logo on the screen, and after a couple more second a white screen with a stop sign and text Do not disconnect at the bottom. Windows might want to reformat it, say No if it does. Continue to the next step.		After 10-20 seconds, you should see an Apple logo on the screen, and after a couple more second a white screen with a stop sign and text Do not disconnect at the bottom. Windows might want to reformat it, say No if it does. Continue to the next step.
	==Final step: Install Apple's firmware==		==Final step: Install Apple's firmware==
	# You're almost there. Go to [http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/] and download the latest firmware for your iPod model.		# You're almost there. Go to http://www.felixbruns.de/iPod/firmware/ and download the latest firmware for your iPod model.
	# As you might have guessed, you need to rename the ipsw to zip, and extract it.		# As you might have guessed, you need to rename the ipsw to zip, and extract it.
	# In that folder, you'll find a file named Firmware-XX-X.X.X. Copy it to the desktop.		# In that folder, you'll find a file named Firmware-XX-X.X.X. Copy it to the desktop.

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	==Putting the iPod into DFU mode==		==Putting the iPod into DFU mode==
	# Get an USB-to-iPod cable.		# Get an USB to iPod dock cable.
	# Connect it to your computer.		# Connect it to your computer.
	# Get your iPod.		# Get your iPod.
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	# Connect the USB cable to the iPod.		# Connect the USB cable to the iPod.
	# During the next two steps, disregard what happens on the iPod's screen, just do what we ask you to.		# During the next two steps, disregard what happens on the iPod's screen, just do what we ask you to.
	# Hold down '''MENU''' + '''SELECT''' (the center button)~~, and~~ count to 12.		# Hold down '''MENU''' + '''SELECT''' (the center button) for 12 seconds (count to 12, just to be sure that your timing is right).
	# Release the buttons.		# Release the buttons.
	# You're in DFU mode.		# You're in DFU mode.
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	==Installing a custom DFU driver==		==Installing a custom DFU driver==
	# Download [http://zadig.akeo.ie/ Zadig]		# Download [http://zadig.akeo.ie/ Zadig].
	# Open '''Zadig'''		# Open '''Zadig'''.
	# Click menu '''Options''' -> '''List all devices'''		# Click menu '''Options''' -> '''List all devices'''.
	# Select USB DFU Device (the first box of USB ID should be '''05AC''', the second one depends on the iPod model - '''1223''' for iPod Classic)		# Select USB DFU Device (the first box of USB ID should be '''05AC''', the second one depends on the iPod model - '''1223''' for iPod Classic)
	# ~~From~~ the ~~options~~ to the right of the green arrow~~, select~~ '''~~libusb-win32~~'''		# Make sure that the selector to the right of the green arrow shows '''WinUSB''', and change it if it doesn't.
	# Click the large button named '''Install driver''' or '''Replace driver''' or '''Reinstall driver''' (depending on what driver you have installed at the moment)		# Click the large button named '''Install driver''' or '''Replace driver''' or '''Reinstall driver''' (depending on what driver you have installed at the moment).
	# Wait for Zadig to complete the installation.		# Wait for Zadig to complete the installation.
	# You're ready for the next step		# You're ready for the next step.
	==Uploading the first restore stage (WTF)==		==Uploading the first restore stage (WTF)==
	# "What the f*ck"? No, probably means '''W'''riting '''T'''he '''F'''irmware or '''W'''aiting for '''T'''he '''F'''irmware - we never found out. Who cares, anyway.		# "What the f*ck"? No, probably means '''W'''riting '''T'''he '''F'''irmware or '''W'''aiting for '''T'''he '''F'''irmware - we never found out. Who cares, anyway.
	# Press the Start menu button		# Press the Start menu button.
	# Type '''cmd''' and press '''Enter'''		# Type '''cmd''' and press '''Enter'''.
	# In the black window that opens, type '''cd Desktop''' and press '''Enter''' ~~(in case your Windows installation is localized, type the name of your desktop folder in your language instead)~~		# In the black window that opens, type '''cd Desktop''' and press '''Enter'''.
	# Download this file to your Desktop: [http://svn.freemyiPod.org/tools/ipoddfu/ipoddfu.py ipoddfu.py] (Right-click, then choose Save link as...)		# Download this file to your Desktop: [http://svn.freemyiPod.org/tools/ipoddfu/ipoddfu.py ipoddfu.py] (Right-click, then choose Save link as...).
	# And this one, too: [http://svn.freemyiPod.org/tools/ipoddfu/libipoddfu.py libipoddfu.py], make sure you also put it there		# And this one, too: [http://svn.freemyiPod.org/tools/ipoddfu/libipoddfu.py libipoddfu.py], make sure you also put it there.
	# Another one, this time from Apple's servers: [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/041-8552.20121203.Bile3/x12230000_Recovery.ipsw x12230000_Recovery.ipsw] (I hope they won't delete it at some point, because we can't legally host it on our server)		# Another one, this time from Apple's servers: [http://appldnld.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/041-8552.20121203.Bile3/x12230000_Recovery.ipsw x12230000_Recovery.ipsw] (I hope they won't delete it at some point, because we can't legally host it on our server).
	# Go to your desktop, and rename the '''ipsw''' file to '''zip'''		# Go to your desktop, and rename the '''ipsw''' file to '''zip'''.
	# Use your favourite tool to extract the zip, '''WinZip''', '''WinRAR''' and '''7-zip''' will do it well, even Windows' integrated ZIP extractor will do.		# Use your favourite tool to extract the zip, '''WinZip''', '''WinRAR''' and '''7-zip''' will do it well, even Windows' integrated ZIP extractor will do.
	# Open the extracted folder, and go to '''Firmware''' -> '''dfu'''. There should be a file named '''WTF.x1223.RELEASE.dfu''' there. Copy it to the desktop.		# Open the extracted folder, and go to '''Firmware''' -> '''dfu'''. There should be a file named '''WTF.x1223.RELEASE.dfu''' there. Copy it to the desktop.
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	If you see something different, stop here. Otherwise, go ahead.		If you see something different, stop here. Otherwise, go ahead.
	==Installing a custom WTF driver==		==Installing a custom WTF driver==
	# It's the same as the previous driver install, this time the device is named iPod Recovery and the second ID is '''1241''' for Classic 1G, '''1245''' for Classic 2G or '''1247''' for Classic 3G		# It's the same as the previous driver install, this time the device is named iPod Recovery and the second ID is '''1241''' for Classic 1G, '''1245''' for Classic 2G or '''1247''' for Classic 3G.
	# Complete the installation, and move to the next step		# Complete the installation, and move to the next step.
	==Uploading the second restore stage (FIRMWARE)==		==Uploading the second restore stage (FIRMWARE)==
	# Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod model. You can tell it from the USB ID in the previous step.		# Download one of the following files, depending on your iPod model. You can tell it from the USB ID in the previous step.
	## For '''Classic 1G''' (USB ID 1241), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw]		## For '''Classic 1G''' (USB ID 1241), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4728.20080707.Vlo09/x12410000_Recovery.ipsw x12410000_Recovery.ipsw].
	## For '''Classic 2G''' (USB ID 1245), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw]		## For '''Classic 2G''' (USB ID 1245), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-4962.20080909.Aaqs3/x12450000_Recovery.ipsw x12450000_Recovery.ipsw].
	## For '''Classic 3G''' (USB ID 1247), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw]		## For '''Classic 3G''' (USB ID 1247), download [http://appldnld.apple.com.edgesuite.net/content.info.apple.com/iPod/SBML/osx/bundles/061-7299.20091217.Bghyt/x12470000_Recovery.ipsw x12470000_Recovery.ipsw].
	# As before, rename it to zip and extract it.		# As before, rename it to zip and extract it.
	# Go inside the folder '''Firmware''' -> '''dfu''', and copy the file to your desktop. It should be named '''FIRMWARE.x**.RELEASE.dfu''' where ** is the USB ID of your iPod at the moment.		# Go inside the folder '''Firmware''' -> '''dfu''', and copy the file to your desktop. It should be named '''FIRMWARE.x**.RELEASE.dfu''' where ** is the USB ID of your iPod at the moment.
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	# In that folder, you'll find a file named '''Firmware-XX-X.X.X''' (X's depending on the model and version). Copy it to the desktop.		# In that folder, you'll find a file named '''Firmware-XX-X.X.X''' (X's depending on the model and version). Copy it to the desktop.
	# Download [http://files.freemyiPod.org/misc/ipodscsi.exe ipodscsi.exe] to your desktop.		# Download [http://files.freemyiPod.org/misc/ipodscsi.exe ipodscsi.exe] to your desktop.
	# Open '''Windows Explorer''', and look for your iPod. It should be in the Removable drives section. Take a note of its drive letter (e.g. '''F:''')		# Open '''Windows Explorer''', and look for your iPod. It should be in the Removable drives section. Take a note of its drive letter (e.g. '''F:''').
	# Open the black window, and type:		# Open the black window, and type:
	ipodscsi F: ipod6g writefirmware -p -r Firmware-*		ipodscsi F: ipod6g writefirmware -p -r Firmware-*