Beginners: How to use iTunes
Hello iPhone users, iTunes' basic functions are to add apps, games, ringtones, photos, music, videos, etc. to your device, but you're finding... 
With several things that raise doubts, let's start by learning how to differentiate the device we have.
Types of devices:
- iPod Touch 1G The most basic iPod Touch has no speakers and no Bluetooth.
- iPod Touch 2G It has an almost external speaker, which allows you to listen to music without having headphones connected, and it has Bluetooth.
- iPod Touch 3G It usually comes in 32 and 64 GB and includes headphones with a microphone.
- iPhone 2G Telephone with aluminum casing.
- iPhone 3G Telephone with plastic casing.
- iPhone 3Gs Phone that has a compass, voice control, 3-megapixel camera, oleophobic (anti-smell) screen.
Firmware:
El Firmware is the operating system that the iPhone – iPod Touch to function, and it's different both for each device and in versions, so No. It is possible to use one that does not correspond to it.
It's important to know which firmware version your device has, and you can find this by accessing your device settings at:
Settings/General/About/Version
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Settings / General / Information
Now that we know what device we have and what current firmware our iPhone – iPod Touch, we continue with the next step.
Updated:
It is the process by which we can change the current firmware of our device to a more recent firmware, if necessary.
This process is recommended due to the following situation:
- When it becomes necessary to have a more up-to-date firmware on your device, I recommend that if you don't have the Firmware 2.2.1 or the Firmware 3.0Update by following the steps and tutorial on iPhoneate. To download the necessary firmware, visit iPhoneate., Remember to download the ones that are compatible with your device. On the other hand, we already have firmware 3.1.2, which is safe and fully jailbreakable. Whether you already have it or not, we'll see what you can do:
Restoration:
This is the process by which we can reinstall the same firmware that our device currently has, or if not, a previous firmware by pressing Shift + Restore.
This step is taken if we have problems with the terminal, or if something has gone wrong in the process.
Note about updating and restoringIt is recommended to synchronize with iTunes If you have notes, music, photos, or videos to back up, as long as it's with iTunes and the PC that has always been used for such synchronization purposes, otherwise... The device will be erased along with all its contents. and it will be exactly as it came from the factory.There are other ways to back up your data; some may work for you and others may not. Check them out if you're feeling adventurous on iPhoneate.
iTunes:
It is the program required to activate, synchronize, and manage the iPhone – iPod touch with the computer. This program allows you to transfer music, videos, photos, and applications to the device, and it saves a backup of the contents. iPhone – iPod Touch every time it synchronizes.
It also has different versions,
- For firmware versions prior to 2.2.1, it is recommended iTunes 7.5
- For firmware versions 2.2.1 and later, it is recommended iTunes 8.1 or higher.
- For the latest firmware versions such as 3.1.1 y 3.1.2 The recommended version is iTunes 9.0.2
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