About This Firmware
iOS 4.0
(build 8A293) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 3.
The download is 366.38 MB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPod3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
06f53eeff6951f4ef6e5b1d380b45e57adb479eb9a2371ce60b489b29625e3a3
SHA-1
36fe02b83f87d6305db572e1644841e3cd64cc7d
MD5
6b9d65c9f63792968bad57e44a73434f
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/061-7381.20100621.AzSP9/iPod3,1_4.0_8A293_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone18,1
iPhone SE (2020)
iPhone12,8
iPhone 3GS
iPhone2,1
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone17,1
iPhone 8 Plus (GSM)
iPhone10,5
iPhone 16
iPhone17,3
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPod touch 3 via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from 3u.com.
- Connect your iPod touch 3 via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB > Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active