How to Get an iPod Touch into DFU Mode While Booting Up

Restore your iPod Touch's original firmware if you experience technical difficulties.

Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode is accessible on your iPod Touch and forces it to return to its original firmware version. It's a tool you should use only if you have problems and are unable to either downgrade or upgrade your firmware version. The process requires careful timing. If your timing is off, you will put your iPod Touch in recovery mode and will need to repeat the process to access DFU mode.

Instructions

1. Open iTunes. Then turn on your iPod Touch and plug it into your computer.

2. Hold down both the "Power" and "Home" buttons until your screen goes blank.

3. Release the "Power" button, but continue to hold the "Home" button down.

4. Wait for Windows to signal that it has detected new hardware, and wait for iTunes to pop up a message that it recognizes the iPod Touch.

5. Let go of the "Home" button as soon as the device is detected, or you'll go into recovery mode.

6. Click "Restore" when iTunes recognizes that the device firmware must be restored. It can take some time for the firmware to download and install, so be patient.

References

• The Smith Family: Unbricking Your iPod Touch with the Manual DFU Method; March 2008