Can I reinstall old IOS to old iPod ?

[glennpompier]

Have a B&W Zepplin docking station put a new iOS onto 3rd generation iPod a few years ago and had loads of problems. No sound coming out, messages saying not supported. So after a while of B&W and Apple slagging each other off decided to buy an expensive bit of white plastic called a lightning connector and a brand new 5th generation iPod. Seams to work ok but all of a sudden it now won't charge whilst on dock playing ! I'm now soooo fed up. Is it possible to reinstall the old iOS that would of come with a 3rd generation iPod ? Guess not eh..

 

[pendlewitch]

Hi there..this is the default method for restoring iOS devices https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201252 which you could have a go at.

 

[glennpompier]

Thanks but after reading it looks like it will try and Install a latest iOS . I want to install an iOS from about 5 years ago ( old version that will work with the B&W Zepplin ). I'm not sure that can be done, unless you know it can??

 

[pendlewitch]

Thanks but after reading it looks like it will try and Install a latest iOS . I want to install an iOS from about 5 years ago ( old version that will work with the B&W Zepplin ). I'm not sure that can be done, unless you know it can??

Not to my knowledge it doesn't? A Restore back to factory settings takes it back to the state it was 'out of the box'. Restore the 3rd gen one. It may take a good while but you've nothing to lose. Your 5th Gen one should be fine and I've no idea why it's not charging but make sure you have no cable issues.

Also it would be a good idea to update the firmware on your Zeppelin from B&W's website.

 

[glennpompier]

Ok many thanks for info I'll give it a go

 

[vansmith]

Apple notes, with many releases, that once you go up, you can't come down. While this doesn't make it impossible, it does make it difficult and does suggest that it won't be supported. It's also important to consider where you'll get the IPSW files (firmware) from since Apple doesn't normally make these available through direct download. Do you happen to have a copy of the older firmware available?

 

[glennpompier]

No, I loaded the new firmware for the Zepplin and that hasn't made any difference. I'm still having loads of problems. Looks like I'll I can kiss goodbye to playing the radio on the Zepplin Dock, my music is fine, it's just trying to listen to the radio. Even my brand new 5th generation iPod has given up.