About This Firmware
iOS 9.2.1
(build 13D15) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 5,
released on 2016-01-19.
The file 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
iPod5,1_9.2.1_13D15_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
d391984ea65acf34274e9150d5d83dcb1caa827ec0518c25cfd02a9a5fa6529f
SHA-1
843fe7071304015bdb42bbb55924bec12064b59c
MD5
2b9e92b092be6e360d33181a90c44cc8
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/ios9.2.1/031-47645-20160119-B1566966-B969-11E5-B58C-B54D8FD31F8F/iPod5,1_9.2.1_13D15_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone15,3
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone13,4
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone14,6
iPhone 5c (GSM)
iPhone5,3
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone15,2
iPhone 2G
iPhone1,1
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPod touch 5 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 5 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