iPod touch 5
iPod5,1
About This Firmware
iOS 9.3.5
(build 13G36) is an official Apple IPSW
for the iPod touch 5,
released on 2016-08-25.
The file is served directly from Apple's CDN.
This firmware is currently signed by Apple, so it can be used to restore or update your device via iTunes or Finder.
Verify the download using the SHA-256 or SHA-1 checksum listed in the Checksums section below.
Filename
iPod5,1_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
Checksums
SHA-256
4a4857db19d68ca135e91b800f351cda7c96c1ae63b29ab0cf0eccaebb14f7e7
SHA-1
8ee90db33805358d4b24b3ef3e9e91914e13e05a
MD5
ee5ecaf182b4fc073bcc71e129aabe0e
Direct URL
https://secure-appldnld.apple.com/iOS9.3.5/031-73183-20160825-6A2D8488-6711-11E6-9C7E-1B3834D2D062/iPod5,1_9.3.5_13G36_Restore.ipsw
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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