iPod touch 5
iPod5,1
About This Firmware
iOS 6.1
(build 10B141) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 5.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is no longer signed by Apple. Standard downgrades are not possible, but the file remains available for reference and advanced use.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
iPod5,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
e4de1051e1d9b554570cf67da990d6fd9a5470c1514ac06c1fe61cec8beb35cf
SHA-1
cc79241eb3f5712a867a216445044d794884d83b
MD5
cfd1795fa8c7e5f46138b44ac6ec764d
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS6.1/041-6488.20130128.L3etg/iPod5,1_6.1_10B141_Restore.ipsw
Other Devices
iPhone 8 (GSM)
iPhone10,4
iPhone 7 Plus (Global)
iPhone9,2
iPhone 4 (CDMA)
iPhone3,3
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone12,3
iPhone 2G
iPhone1,1
iPhone 5s (Global)
iPhone6,2
How to Restore with This IPSW
iTunes / Finder
macOS & Windows- Download the .ipsw file to your computer.
- Connect your iPod touch 5 via USB.
- Open iTunes (Windows / macOS Mojave and earlier) or Finder (macOS Catalina+) and select your device.
- Update (keep data): hold Option (Mac) or Shift (Windows) and click Update, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Restore (erase & install): hold Option / Shift and click Restore iPhone…, then pick the .ipsw file.
- Wait for the process to finish - do not disconnect.
Restoring will erase all data on the device. Back up first.
3uTools
Windows- Download and install 3uTools from
3u.com. - Connect your iPod touch 5 via USB and trust the computer on the device.
- Go to Flash & JB → Easy Flash.
- Click Import and select the downloaded .ipsw file.
- Choose Flash mode: Update keeps data, Restore wipes the device.
- Click Flash and wait for the progress bar to complete - do not disconnect.
Only flash firmware that matches your exact device model.
DFU Mode
Recovery tipIf your device is stuck in a boot loop or iTunes/Finder does not recognise it, enter DFU mode first, then select the .ipsw file as normal.
iPhone 8 / X and later
- Quickly press & release Volume Up
- Quickly press & release Volume Down
- Hold Side button until screen goes black
- Hold Side + Volume Down for 5 s
- Release Side, hold Volume Down 5 more s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 7 / 7 Plus
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Volume Down for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Volume Down for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active
iPhone 6s and earlier
- Hold Sleep/Wake + Home for 8 s
- Release Sleep/Wake, keep holding Home for 5 s
- Black screen = DFU active