Apple wants me to pay 10 dollars for upgrading my first gen Ipod Touch to OS3.This was necessary to use the features like CUT PASTE or the Improved calender to say the few(These should have been there in the first release..or should have been given free).
But I am not 'Technically challenged' to accede to that ploy.So I set out to upgrade my ipod touch on my own.Well, any one can Do it if they follow the steps.
Step 1:
Back up your Ipod touch first
Step 2:
Download the version of firmware that suits you from the following source
here Red snow is for jailbreaking its similar to Quickpwn
Step 3:
Upgrade the Ipod touch to the latest firmware.Connect your iPod Touch to the computer and launch iTunes. Select your iPod Touch from the list of devices on the left. Now hold down shift and click the Restore button. Restore is preferred as it won't create any wasted space on your iPod Touch.Navigate to the Pwnage folder on your desktop and select the firmware ipsw. Click the Open button to continue.
Step 4:
Once iTunes has finished updating your iPod Touch to the desired firmware you may launch redsnw0w.exe from the download folder on your desktop.Choose browse in the main window and Select the firmware ipsw we placed in the Pwnage folder on our desktop then click Open.Once the firmware has been verified click the Next button to continue.Make sure Cydia is selected and click the Next button.This will install the Cydia Source.Please plug your iPod Touch into the computer and make sure its OFF then click the Next button.RedSn0w will now guide you through the steps to get into DFU mode.Get through the DFU mode and that will finish your upgrade.
I would post more on the Features that were useful to me in the upgrade .
