About This Firmware
iOS 5.1.1
(build 9B206) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 3.
The download is 655.76 MB and is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the checksums below.
Filename
iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
45ac2643a34fdeffb74028d78bc1f574e942e1c07cb58f681f61c500a8851dab
SHA-1
a0be8559d32c2553a5ec66c6f745214fdc686fec
MD5
5dfa8310e4a62ce0ce57259b55cabb07
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS5.1.1/041-4300.20120427.WvgGq/iPod3,1_5.1.1_9B206_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone XS Max
iPhone11,6
iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone19,2
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone18,2
iPhone X (Global)
iPhone10,3
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone14,8
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
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