Thread: question about updating my 1st gen ipod touch

hey guys well im need to the forums,
and i have my first question for you guys!
well lets see, i have a 8 GB 1st Gen. ipod touch
currently running firmware 1.1.5(4B1) and what i want to do
is update to 2.0 and i have iTunes 8.2.1
do i have to reinstall iTunes 7.7 and update from that??
i have seen some methods of doing restore..
but i have an issue with my ipod.. the hold/lock button no longer works
so is there anyone that can help me out? please and thank you.

Install the new iTunes here; Apple - iTunes - Everything you need to be entertained.

Then try to connect your iPod with your with iTunes on and update this software here;
Apple - iPod touch - Get great new features with the 3.1 software.

When that is not working because of the button, I think you must go to the shop to repair or an Apple store. Or buy a new better iPod touch 3G.

dang 10 bucks I Dont have a iTunes account=\
I jus want to be able to have the apps store on my iPod touch..

Here you can see how you can make a free account without a credit card and then you can pay with iTunes cards;
Create an iTunes App Store account without a credit card

ahhh I see thank you, by the way is the new 3.1firmware
compatible with the 1st generation iPod touch?

Yes the 3.1 software is compatible with all generations of the iPod touch.
Let us know if it worked?

sweet now I can't wait haha
but yeh I will look into all this work
sometime this week when I get a chance to
get a iTunes card thank you very much

You can also use a PayPal account on iTunes, that's easy working with your bank account.
See here; http://www.paypal.com

hey well i managed to update to 3.1.2 for free using the restore method
and it successfully updated i am syncing music and getting apps now
i have to see if all apps are compatible i heard that some apps are not..
and i created the free iTunes account thank you

I'm happy to hear that it is all working now
Most Apps are compatible, but you can find it at the 'info' of the App.
Did you get a PayPal account?