About This Firmware
iOS 4.3.1
(build 8G4) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 4.
The download is 650.10 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
iPod4,1_4.3.1_8G4_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
86627a351e5cf4bcea278ed62f6e4b1f6dbecd75e7cbb3a697e201c0e77b045c
SHA-1
4a395e045a722de53e78e7aa7584a5201f455b5c
MD5
b0e356267a1407e4d7a7b0f48a07c5c2
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iPhone4/041-0545.20110325.We3Rt/iPod4,1_4.3.1_8G4_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 17e
iPhone18,5
iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone19,7
iPhone 15
iPhone15,4
iPhone XR
iPhone11,8
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone15,2
iPhone 3GS
iPhone2,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPod touch 4 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 4 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