- Download version of restore file here.
- Goto Windows –> Run, type in “notepad C:WindowsSystem32driversetchosts”, it brings up host file (Google yourself for how to edit hosts file for Mac user).
- Goto last line of file and add in “74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com”.
- Switch off your iPhone/iPod.
- Press the Home button and connect your device to PC, the devices boots up and “Connect To iTunes” screen displayed.
- Launch iTunes, and you will see it detected your devices in recovery/restore mode, press the “Shift” key (For Windows) or Alt key (for Mac) on keyboard while click on “Restore” button in iTunes (This will open a windows browser).
- Browse to your restore file (iPodxxxxx_Restore.ipsw) and click Restore.