Can't update or restore

Hello. I have an iPod touch 7 that I have not updated for a long time. It has been working fine with software version 11.3.1 and worked with my car's audio system. Today, I finally decided to update it. So, I plugged it into my PC, opened iTunes, chose to update when asked to, but it couldn't install the update. There was an error in updating, so I was asked to restore to factory setting. I agreed to do, but I couldn't restore it as well. Now I have an iPod that I can't update or restore. What should I do? Thanks for any help in advance.

iPod, iOS 11

Posted on Nov 9, 2025 10:07 PM

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Nov 10, 2025 10:32 AM in response to CharlieLima79

CharlieLima79 wrote:

Hello. I have an iPod touch 7 that I have not updated for a long time. It has been working fine with software version 11.3.1 and worked with my car's audio system. Today, I finally decided to update it. So, I plugged it into my PC, opened iTunes, chose to update when asked to, but it couldn't install the update. There was an error in updating, so I was asked to restore to factory setting. I agreed to do, but I couldn't restore it as well. Now I have an iPod that I can't update or restore. What should I do? Thanks for any help in advance.

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