iTouch Emergency Medical Procedures Manual
The following text describes how to restore a non-responsive iTouch after a failed jailbreak attempt.
Symptoms of diseased iTouch:
- History of failed attempts at jailbreaking
- Non-responsive to touch
- Displays pages of scrolling white text before hanging
- Only displays black screen
- Permanently displays restore icon
If your iTouch is presenting with any of the preceding symptoms or other similar signs, proceed with the following proceeds until the patient responds to treatment.
Step 1 – Artificial Rescuscitation: try resetting iTouch by holding down both Home and Wake buttons for 10-20 seconds until iTouch restarts. If iTouch doesn’t reboot and display the home screen, move on to step 2 – defibrillation.
Step 2 – Defibrillation: plug iTouch into the USB while holding the home button down…it should go into restore mode. Once it goes into restore mode (illustrated by a screen that shows the iTunes icon and a USB cable) you should get a restore prompt from iTunes. If you do not get a restore prompt from iTunes then you may have a dysfunctional iTunes installation and should proceed to step 3.
Step 3 – Dialysis: If you are unable to get a reaction from iTunes when you connect you iTouch (even after defib), then your best bet is to reinstall iTunes to fix any issues that you may have with your USB drivers and the iTunes services. Do this with your iTouch disconnected and do not reconnect your iTouch until after the iTunes installation is complete. When the iTunes installation is complete, reconnect the iTouch and you should be rewarded with a restore prompt or at least iTunes will recognize your iTouch and give you the main device screen where you can select the “Restore” button. If you do not see either of these then your computer has other issues and you need a different kind of doctor. We don’t do Windows.
Step 4 – Group Therapy: Regardless of which steps were necessary to restore your iTouch, you should probably know in advance that smoking cigarettes will give you cancer and jailbreaking your iTouch may fail. If either one of these scenarios scare you then you should probably not do it. Also, since as soon as you have finished restoring your iTouch, you will probably pick up another cigarette and proceed to jailbreak your iTouch again (we never learn…do we 
the try the following tips to avoid another failed jailbreak attempt:
- Turn off autolock in settings
- Make sure you have a fully charged battery
- Don’t be impatient and start killing programs and disconnecting the iTouch until it is done
- Be sure you have a reliable wireless network…this means you should probably not use the neighbors unprotected linksys network
DISCLAIMER: Most of article was written with the best of intentions and in a light-hearted manner. The rest of it are serious and meant to advise and assist those of you who want to venture into the unknown world of jailbreaking. You pick which parts are which.
Innocent_Killer
Wo0t thank you!!! you’re a life saver!!
admin
No problem! Glad I could help!
kebler
Sorry for posting here and the board! I wasn’t sure which would get a faster response.
Help!
I tried jailbreaking my itouch and it worked. But then I pressed Jailbreak + Activate and it froze. It keeps saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
when I disconnect the usb cable it says
Apple S5L8900XIpodHAL :: message I0IpodUSBDevice::gated_message cable removed, stopped stack
BSD root:md0, major 2, minor 0
…etc
and then it goes back to saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
I tried turning off my itouch, pressing the home button while reconnecting it, and reinstalling itunes, but nothing’s working! Itunes isn’t connecting to it either and I’m not sure how to get it to.
I’m freaking out! Help!
Sara
OMG thank you soooooo much, I was scared to death!! THANK YOU !!
admin
Rty11
@Kebler: I am getting the EXACT SAME ISSUE as Kebler does: BSD root:md0, major 2, minor 0 = repeat. so sad…
Rty11
Sorry, i should have included this in last post. My itouch has (had?) Version 1.1.5
Rty11
Sorry, i should have included this in last post. My itouch was running on version 1.1.5 before i tried to jailbreak it.
karyee
i also have the same program as Kebler, please help.
admin
Note to all of you who have tried jailbreaking 1.1.5:
You can’t (or probably shouldn’t) jailbreak 1.1.5 yet…the bugs aren’t worked out. You have two choices until we get this worked out. First, you can upgrade to 1.1.5 and use the new apps in the app store, or you can stay on 1.1.4 and use the jailbreak. I’ll research this and write more on the subject at http://abwaters.com
Stay tuned.
kenny
Watsup! Okay I tried to jailbreak my iPod following the instructions on youtube and everything worked out well except for the last few steps. I was supposed to go on jailbreakme.com and then click on add snapp on my iPods screen but when I do nothing Happens . I went back to see the version of my iPod and the nw version was 1.1.5 but it was 1.1.3 when I started the jailbreaking process. I don’t know what to do and I don’t get why nothing happens when I click on addsnapp ( on jailbreakme.com) please help me out man thx
admin
Kenny, somehow I missed your comment. Where do things stand now? Is your iTouch working? Let me know where things are at and i’ll help if I can…
ryan k
Help!
I tried jailbreaking my itouch and it worked. But then I pressed Jailbreak + Activate and it froze. It keeps saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
when I disconnect the usb cable it says
Apple S5L8900XIpodHAL :: message I0IpodUSBDevice::gated_message cable removed, stopped stack
BSD root:md0, major 2, minor 0
…etc
and then it goes back to saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
I tried turning off my itouch, pressing the home button while reconnecting it, and reinstalling itunes, but nothing’s working! Itunes isn’t connecting to it either and I’m not sure how to get it to.
I’m freaking out! Help!
please tell me how to start over and get this thing working properly again…thx
alan
dude omg i keep gettin that BSD root msg. it wont go away… crap and i tried all those steps and itunes wont recognize the touch. Is there anyother way
admin
Alan,
These steps will work…but one of the key first steps is iTunes must see the iTouch. Even when the iTouch is broken, iTunes will recognize it if iTunes is working and installed. I recommend two things…first, reinstall iTunes…if that doesn’t work, then go to a different computer and install iTunes or use one that is working to try the steps from this article.
It works…be patient.
mattias
attempt to jailbreak itouch, multiple times. i tried to restore, and now the itouch wont even turn on. the screen is always black like it is totally out of battery but it wont be fed power when connected. itouch=dead. need to get a new one
great 300 bucks down the drain
admin
Mattias, first calm down. Good…charge your ipod so that the battery is good then go through and follow the steps listed in this article. You haven’t lost $300 bucks…you can recover your ipod but not if you panic.
Let me know how it goes. Good luck!
john
my itouch is repeating bsd root: md0, major 2 monor 0 and itunes dont see my ipod can you help please
admin
John,
iTunes must see the iTouch. Even when the iTouch is broken, iTunes will recognize it if iTunes is working and installed. I recommend two things…first, reinstall iTunes…if that doesn’t work, then go to a different computer and install iTunes or use one that is working to try the steps from this article.
It works…be patient.
john
thanks it work how restore my itouch dont know if i use jailbreak again
admin
I’m glad to hear it. I actually upgraded to the 2.0 firmware and am now using the free apps from apple.
xtin
hi.. just need help.. omg…. i attempt to jailbreak itouch, multiple times. i tried to restore, and now the itouch wont even turn on. the screen is always black like it is totally out of battery but it wont be fed power when connected. itouch=dead. ive tried installing itunes 8… but iTunes would not recognize my iTouch and wouldnt give me the main device screen where i can select the “Restore” button..
admin
xtin, first, it has to be charged…and it will charge when plugged in even if there is not a response. my recommendation is leave it plugged in for a while, then follow the steps in this article…if you cannot get iTouch to see it at all, then use another computer…there might be a problem with the USB drivers on your computer. But be patient and you will get your iTouch back…whatever you do xtin, DON’T PANIC!
Rustum
Thank you sooooo much…. you saved one more life…
queen
hey admin
basicallyy
i followwd wat u have already written but its not working
keeps repeating BSD ROOT etc
and itunes doesnt recognise
wat version will work
i had updated to 1.1.5
and im stuck
and im nott panicing!!! but i really want this to work
plzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me
xx thanks
Erika
im sorry for my rude comments before :
its just that i’m FREAKING OUT!
It keeps saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
when I disconnect the usb cable it says
Apple S5L8900XIpodHAL :: message I0IpodUSBDevice::gated_message cable removed, stopped stack
BSD root:md0, major 2, minor 0
…etc
and then it goes back to saying
BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0
I tried turning off my itouch, pressing the home button while reconnecting it, and reinstalling itunes, but nothing’s working! Itunes isn’t connecting to it either and I’m not sure how to get it to.
admin
Erika, if your system isn’t seeing the iTouch even with it broken then you are having a problem with your computer. I recommend that you try and find a clean machine install iTunes on it fresh and start from there. Once your plug your iTouch into the computer’s USB port, “something” should happen…if not, then you need to fix that first. So borrow a friend’s computer, install iTunes, plugin your iTouch and then repeat the steps in this article. A broken iTouch is ALWAYS recoverable, but sometimes people’s computers have so much stuff installed that it is tough to realize what the problem is…
Good luck…no hard feelings on the comments.
Lucas
hi, i have this ipod and i tried jailbreaking, but i was dumb and disconected when all the white words were passing by, now it wont turn on, and when it does a bunch of white words go by then it changes to another white words saying
SingLeuser boot — fsck not done
Root device is mounted read-only
If you want to make modifications to files:
/sbin/fsck -fy
/sbin/mount -uw /
If you wish to boot the system
exit
Oct 21 20:49:51 launchd[14]: can’t exec/bin/sh for singer user: No such file or directory
what should i do? i’ve tried reseting it a milion times, and it wont show up on the computer, i’ve also reinstaled itunes
plz help, and thank you
admin
Lucas…when you plugin your iTouch to the computer is there any indication at all that the computer sees the iTouch? Does anything change on the bottom right of your screen (the sytem tray)?
cocotugo
thank you one more saved in mexico
rocky
After I jailbreaked my itouch, I got the app. for cydia, and when I went to it, it asked if I wanted to update it, I said yes to all. Then it stared the update. After afew mins I think it finished,because it went to a black screen with the apple,and it was like that for 5 mins. so I disconnect it, and now all it shows is the screen with the itunes cd and the usb plug, I cant even get to the menu with the music,photos,movies, and so on. I tryed to reboot it by holding the home button, and the power button the way you say to do it. Im at a loss.
PLEASE HELP
admin
Rocky, did you follow the steps on this article? If so, what happened?
lex
thanks so much i was in a panic !
my dad woulda killed me !!!
Josie
My husband is about to become very upset. I tried to install some jailbreak software on his itouch and now get this BSD root: md0, major 2, minor 0 error.
I can restore via itunes…itunes is recognising the itouch. BUT we dont have a backup of our music (laptop stolen).
Is there any way I can back up our music before I restore? Have I totally ruined his year??? Your help is MUCH appreciated.
Carlo
OMG!Your a lifesaver dude thx a lot for the help, I would’ve died wasted a lot of green without your help!
ira
i just need help. i left my itouch on the wall charger for two days, when i got back to it, it just wont start anymore. did i mess it up or what??? what can i do??? help!!!!
admin
Ira,
Have you tried the steps in this article?
http://abwaters.com/2008/06/02/itouch-emergency-medical-procedures-manual/
If so, what happened?
Jessica
OMG thank you so much I almost died back there if my itouch never came back. I will never ever do that ever again, you are a life saver. god bless u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Geramie
Hey today I just figured out how to put cracked apps on my itouch and I’ve been doing it all day. I have one problem though. Now whenever I leave my iPod off for a period of time(I put it to sleep with standby key or whatever it’s called) I cannot turn it back on without plugging it into my computer. (it takes about 2 minutes for iTunes to recognize it and reboot it and I would really prefer not restoring my iPod because it sucks having to go through and enabling all it’s functions with an ssh client again) This is an extreme pain when I am out somewhere and I want to play some music or something. My pap has been quickpwned and it’s firmware is 2.2.1. If you could help me with this I would be ever greatful. If you need anymore information just tell me.
Geramie
Hey. today i finally fiqured out how to put cracked apps onto my psp. WOOO!!! but i now have 1 problem. Whenever i put my itouch on standby and leave it for more then like 5 minutes to go and do something it turns off and i am unable to start it up again without my comouter. I have to plug in the USB cable and then wait for like 2 minutes for the apple logo to come up. My ipod is a first generation just jailbroken with qckpwnge and i have entered it with an SSH device to allow the cracked apps to work. i only edited the folders i need to. i think. and its firmware is 2.2.1. if you need anymore information just ask.
Thanks
al
I wasn’t trying to jail break or anything…I was upgrading the software on my itouch, got a general error (read to me by my daughter), and told her to hit cancel thinking I’d try again later.
She unplugged my itouch, tried to turn it on and nothing.
WIndows vista won’t recognize the touch, and neither will itunes.
Restoring the thing doesnt work either.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Al
jorge
admin
I tried all your steps and more and i still have ipod is disable
matt h.
omg i jailbroke my itouch and then i pressed erase all or something on the general setting and now it is completely broken. i have tried everything from connecting to computer to hold ing down turn on button forlike 70 seconds. i tried defibrealating and i tried holding down home and top button. i am really scared because i will be grounded for life if my itouch is broken plz help me i cant go to apple store because they wont give me a new one because i jailbroke it. plzzz help !!!
makin4u
Great Site !!
Im glad people r out there willing to help us out, Will keep u posted on any new apps that i find and will checking for any issues that i can help anyone resolve wit theres.
If we all play nice and help each other out and not panic, the world will be a better place, you will have a better train rided, you wont mind waiting outside for her in the bathroom etc… LOL..
mIke..Bx
king
my ipod says:
SingLeuser boot — fsck not done
Root device is mounted read-only
If you want to make modifications to files:
/sbin/fsck -fy
/sbin/mount -uw /
If you wish to boot the system
exit
Oct 21 20:49:51 launchd[14]: can’t exec/bin/sh for singer user: No such file or directory
please helpp
king
my itouch says:
SingLeuser boot — fsck not done
Root device is mounted read-only
If you want to make modifications to files:
/sbin/fsck -fy
/sbin/mount -uw /
If you wish to boot the system
exit
Oct 21 20:49:51 launchd[14]: can’t exec/bin/sh for singer user: No such file or directory
please help
i am going to die!
annie
hey.
my itouch has the 1.1.5 version and i’ve tried to download apps onto it but everytime i sync my itouch, the apps don’t get on. how do i jailbreak it? or at least get some games on there for free?
jake
okay so,
ive done all this says ,
and its done everything.
it restores
and then it restarts bc the apple icon has a little loading icon
it never goes to main menu with music photos video excetra
it just sits at the apple icon adn restarts after 15 mins or so
but itunes does recognize it
Dave
wow…
i love you guys.
Thanks for the help!!
abi
MR. admin…..u rockkkkkkk!!!!!!