Restoring iPod's software erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod. If you choose Restore, you will see a message asking if you are sure you want to perform a software restore.
WARNING: The Restore command erases all of the music and other data currently on the iPod. It erases and reformats the iPod before downloading new software. Restore: The Restore command returns an iPod to "factory fresh" condition. The Update command may be disabled if the iPod does not need to be updated because it already has up-to-date software. Update: The Update command downloads new software to an iPod. The iPod Software Updater has two functions, update and restore. If you install this update and your iPod requires updating, the iPod Software Updater opens and allows you to install iPod Software 1.3 the next time you plug in your iPod and open iTunes.įor more information about iPod, go to About iPod Software Updater
Install this update if you have an original or second-generation iPod (all iPods without a dock connector) with iPod software 1.2.6 or earlier. This updater installs iPod 1.3 software on your iPod. This document contains information about the iPod Software 1.3.1 Updater for Mac OS X and a link to the software download.