I recently bought a 32gb ipod touch from a friend for 20$ but its bricked.
I do the home and power button to put it in recovery mode then i try and restore it but itunes gives the error (1611)
so yeah methods to unbrick my ipod and restore it will recieve 400fg or more.
If u need more details just shoot a pm at me or post here.

No wonder he sold it to you for 20 bucks.

The only way to do it is to take it to an Apple Store. Hope to God that they don't require to see a receipt.

If Apple can fix it, you can too!

If I have understood correctly, this is your problem:
- Itunes shows error 1611 while in restore mode, trying to restore

If you're lucky, you can fix it in a couple of minutes.

Try this (Windows):
- Uninstall iTunes and Quicktime form your computer (via "Add and Remove" in control panel)
- Delete every folder associated with these two programs. Remember this one: c:\documents and settings\ACCOUNT NAME\Applications data\"Apple Computer" and the one called "itunes music", usually found in "My music"
- Restart your computer
- Reinstall iTunes
- Try again to restore the iPod

This solved the same error message for me.

If this doesn't work, you can to try to change the battery (ifixit has a guide), and resolder the terminals. I have however not done this myself, and you might want to search the internet on guides for this.

will try. any other suggestions?

This post was edited by BetterThenJesus on Apr 20 2010 08:08pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOtq7M14zoE

you on mac or pc?

alrdy tried that link.

Bump

You can force an itouch into Recovery Mode by turning the device off then connecting the data cable to the bottom of the device. Now, hold the Home button while you are plugging the other end of the USB data cable into a USB port on your computer.

This post was edited by KingPandaz on May 2 2010 03:29pm

its easy just punch a hole through it. works on all brick walls.

you should request a mod for your trade next time so you can get your money back