Apple iPod touch 5 iOS 8.1.2 firmware
Apple iPod touch 5
Not signed
iOS 8.1.2
Build 12B440 For iPod5,1, n78ap
Global · IPSW
A newer version is available for this region: iOS 9.3.5
Apple no longer signs this version, so a normal restore with Finder or iTunes will fail. Use a signed version unless you know you need this one.
Download
1.45 GB
Downloads from secure-appldnld.apple.com.
File details
- Device
- Apple iPod touch 5
- OS
- iOS 8.1.2
- Region
- Global
- Type
- IPSW
- Released
- Size
- 1.45 GB
- File name
iPod5,1_8.1.2_12B440_Restore.ipsw- MD5
f06dc83a9d687fbbc1d1acad52b2498b- SHA-1
dff680ecbffcb682bf192271dc38faedb97c37c4- SHA-256
2c61456d444a3d39594c02f0affdf5133b75a4a95ca12566825f2711f5682214
After downloading, compare the checksum with the one above. If they differ, the file is incomplete — download it again.
Before you download
- Make sure your device’s model number is one of: iPod5,1, n78ap. You will find it in Settings → About phone, or on the box.
- This file is for the Global region. Installing another region’s firmware can remove features or block updates.
- Apple devices can only restore versions marked “Signed”.
- Back up your photos, contacts and files first, and charge the battery above 50%.
How to install
Use Finder on a Mac or the Apple Devices app / iTunes on Windows to install an IPSW file. Apple only accepts versions it is still signing, so check the “Signed” label before you download.
Read the guide: How to restore an iPhone, iPad or iPod with an IPSW file