MrMario2011
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With the latest iTunes update, you might have noticed trying to downgrade your iPod will give you an error. Same thing if you are even trying to update using Shift + Restore, this video will show you what to do in order to not worry about this.
On PC: Navigate to the path “c:windowssystem32driversetc and open the hosts file in a notepad or wordpad.
On MAC: Navigate to the path “/etc/” and open the hosts file with TextEdit.
Add “74.208.10.249 gs.apple.com” (without quotes) to the bottom of the file and save.
Download your desired firmware from here:
If you are put into recovery mode, use this program to kick yourself out of it:
MAC: http://chronicdev.googlecode.com/files/iRecovery-Mac.zip
PC: http://www.zaksenterprises.com/index.php?option=com_remository&Itemid=84&func=fileinfo&id=32