A few questions about upgrade to 2.1

**sjleworthy** · 10-05-2008 11:37 AM

Hi guys

I'm new to these forums btw, and looking for some friendly advice please

I've got a first gen Touch (8 gig) which has jailbreak 1.1.2 installed. I'm wondering if it's worth upgrading my ipod.

Basically, all i use my ipod for is wireless internet connection and listening to music. i dont use it for much else to be honest. So i was considering upgrading my OS through itunes to the latest version (2.1 or something) and happily paying for it. (the costs really dont bother me). but i have a couple of Q's....

1) will i be able to buy/download the usual apps i use like weather, notes, maps etc etc.

2) i'm presuming when upgrading through itunes it'll automatically wipe and erase all current JB stuff i have installed. Will all my music stay unaffected?

3) one of the main things i use my Touch for is iSolitaire whilst on the commute to work every day. Is there a version of solitaire i can install on the official firmware upgrade without jail breaking again?

4) Is there actually any need to upgrade or not would you say? or just stay where i am? what would be any advantage or dissadvantage of upgrading my system?

thanks chaps

**sjleworthy** · 10-12-2008 02:57 PM

basically, if i decide to upgrage down the official route (ie, return to un-jailbreak status via itunes, then update the firmware), will all my music stay unaffected?

**duck9000** · 10-12-2008 05:18 PM

1.- You'll be able to download apps from the iTunes Store & from Cydia

2.- Yes, but music can be sync back

3.- I think so. There is one at iTunes Store

4.- It's really up to you, but iTunes Store is a great feature

Hope this helps

**sjleworthy** · 10-12-2008 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by duck9000

2.- Yes, but music can be sync back

so are you saying i will loose all my music and i'll have to copy it back?

**sjleworthy** · 10-13-2008 09:06 AM

is this correct then? will my music disappear? (you say it will, others say it wont). cant i just upgrade to the new official firmware or must i factory reset first?

**volkspost** · 10-13-2008 11:27 AM

Originally Posted by sjleworthy

is this correct then? will my music disappear? (you say it will, others say it wont). cant i just upgrade to the new official firmware or must i factory reset first?

What duck is saying: Yes the music will be gone, but this should not be a problem cause you should have the songs in iTunes. Once at 2.1 you sync it back.

**FreeMyiPodTouch** · 10-22-2008 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by sjleworthy

1) will i be able to buy/download the usual apps i use like weather, notes, maps etc etc.

2.1 will come with these apps previously installed.

2) i'm presuming when upgrading through itunes it'll automatically wipe and erase all current JB stuff i have installed. Will all my music stay unaffected?

When upgrading to 2.1 you will lose all of your file including music on your device but you will still be able to put it back on by syncing in itunes.

3) one of the main things i use my Touch for is iSolitaire whilst on the commute to work every day. Is there a version of solitaire i can install on the official firmware upgrade without jail breaking again?

There are multiple versions of Solitaire in the AppStore available for download which will be on 2.1.

4) Is there actually any need to upgrade or not would you say? or just stay where i am? what would be any advantage or dissadvantage of upgrading my system?

2.1 is probably the most stable firmware as of right now, as far as advantages...just the apps and features (mainly the app store). As far as disadvantages...theres not much support for 1.1.2 any more.

thanks chaps