iPod Touch 1.1.3 + New Apps Upgrade

Well, I finally got my iPod touch upgraded. I’d had it JailBroken can installed a lot of apps using that, but with the SDK coming and the apps released through Apple, I decided to do a restore, update to 1.1.3, and get the $20 upgrade. I updated to iTunes 7.6, excited about the idea of movie rentals once my AppleTV updates, and started downloading the iPod updates.

I immediately regretted this decision, as trying to install the upgrade gave me the error “An unknown error occurred (-2).”

Helpful, right?

I tried restoring the iPod again and again. No luck. I restarted the computer. I deleted the preference files in Library that related to iTunes and the iPod. I spent an hour at the Genius Bar with my MacBook Pro and my iPod. They even swapped my iPod touch out for a new one!

Once the Genius Bar guys had given up and sent me on my way, I called Apple Care, and we found a solution! I deleted iTunes and Quicktime, restarted the computer, and downloaded the programs from Apple.

Great success!

My iPod updated right away, the applications all installed, and everything is functioning properly now. I’m back in business, after a few days with no iPod enjoyment. As an added bonus, the iPod touch feels like it’s running faster now with 1.1.3. This could all be in my head, of course.

Anyway, I’m now quite happy that I upgraded - it’s handy to put the web clip shortcuts on the springboard and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can make with the SDK in a few weeks.