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This is absolutely ridiculous. My brand new ipod touch 2G’s WiFi connection was amazing with the 2.2 software compared to it with the 3.0. I believe that apple just went ahead and put this software out as a way to capitalize on some easy cash. First of all this new software hasn’t been fully polished out yet and I don’t care how many more beta testing they had to go through to get this software running smoothly but she should have got it done. Secondly the upgrade shouldn’t have needed to be paid for. The 3.0 software just didn’t increase the capabilities of the ipod that much. Oh wow you can buy movies on it now and you can turn it on it’s side for some typing…whoopty do! Very disappointed with the update and really hope they update the 3.0 software soon already and fix some of these kinks everyone is having.

Posted by Nate on June 22, 2009 at 10:57 AM (PDT)

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I have the same problem with the new 3.0 firmware. wireless connection has gone bad.
I can not connect to the places that i used to connect using the previous firmware. I contacted Apple they told me to bring it back.i went to the apple store they gave me a new ipod touch. i am going to try to update to firmware 3.0 and see if it works.

Posted by Wagnew Zemene on June 22, 2009 at 2:41 PM (PDT)

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Also have wifi issues with iPhone OS 3.0 on my 2G iPod touch. There are very often less bars for the same wifi connection that showed max on the 2.2.1 software, and the bad thing is that very often I receive error messages from programs telling me I am not connected to the internet. It will connect soon after these error messages, but the signal will fade again after. Very poor speeds as well when these issues occur. They don’t seem to happen on a regular basis though, but for sure they are new after the OS 3.0 upgrade. SHAME ON YOU APPLE FOR CHARGING $9.95 FOR THIS BUGGY SOFTWARE.

Posted by zseba on June 22, 2009 at 4:52 PM (PDT)

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After replacing my previous ipod touch with a new one still there is no fix for the wireless issues.
an apple tech support told the problem might be related to my computer so i am going to update my ipod touch using a mac computer located at the apple store.

Posted by wag098 on June 22, 2009 at 7:14 PM (PDT)

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Mine is working fine like before. I’m using the MB533ZP Model.

Posted by Killua_14 on June 23, 2009 at 7:11 AM (PDT)

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since we had to pay for os 3 isn’t it under a warrenty i phoned apple to complain and suggest you all do the same

Posted by maczippy on June 23, 2009 at 7:29 AM (PDT)

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2.2.1 used to work very fine.

Actually i can’t access wifi at university, and the vpn client doesn’t work at all.

Wifi signal strenght is far lower than before…

I think i’ll downgrade to 2.2.1 and wait for bug fix!

Posted by pigliapost on June 23, 2009 at 10:44 AM (PDT)

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3.0 on my 2G iPod Touch has been VERY disappointing. Wifi strength is WAY down. I used to be able to stream from AOL Radio, Pandora, and iHeartRadio from anywhere in my house, including my backyard. Now, Wifi doesn’t have nearly the range and disconnects frequently. Can only listen to one song on Pandora, then I need to turn on the Touch again for it to re-establish the connection.

NOT HAPPY! Can I go back to the previous OS?

Posted by Tommy on June 23, 2009 at 10:47 AM (PDT)

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Just got off the Phone with Apple and they said that they haven’t heard enough complaints about this issue to do anything.  So, place that service call in order to get a resolution.

Posted by RTodd on June 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM (PDT)

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Lots of wifi problems with my iphone after the updating
from 2.21 to 3.0.Many dead spots now.My ipod touch with 2.21 has full bars in the same location my iphone cannot even connect! It had full bars when I had 2.21 installed.

This must be fixed or I will be asking for a new phone.
I think 3.0 has corrupted the hardware of some iphones,ipod touch devices

Posted by Jim on June 23, 2009 at 4:50 PM (PDT)

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I am having the same problems after upgrading to 3.0 on my iPod touch 2G. I cannot connect at all on my home wifi, even though it shows full signal strength. My laptop has no problems connecting. However, the iPod connects just fine at other hotspots—my parent’s house, my office and the public library.

My guess is the problem has to do with certain routers (I have an old D-Link). This is ########. I am not buying a new router just to use wifi on my iPod. Apple owes refunds to everyone who shelled out $10 for defective software.

Posted by Tommy P. on June 23, 2009 at 9:03 PM (PDT)

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HOW DO YOU DOWNGRADE BACK TO 2.2.1???
16G iPOD Touch with NO WiFi now!!

Posted by Michael on June 23, 2009 at 10:31 PM (PDT)

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BTW, I have called Tech Support and filed a case and a claim…  They told me they “haven’t heard of this problem”.....  Yeah right!!  I have an appointment this Friday @ the “GENIUS BAR”!! 

I’M TAKING EVERY PAGE OF THIS BLOG WITH ME TOO!!!

Posted by Michael on June 23, 2009 at 10:35 PM (PDT)

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It has something to do with the settings or speed of the router (modem) as my ipod touch works great with 3.0 on my work, but at home it sucks.
I hope that someone will find the answer.

Posted by jeewee on June 24, 2009 at 12:37 AM (PDT)

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This is to all those who have wifi problems,..

Do you have wifi problems even when BLUETOOTH is turned OFF. I believe that there might be interference when both bluetooth and wifi are on. I might be wrong.

Got a new 2G iPod Touch and I think i will wait before I update it

Posted by Sushil on June 24, 2009 at 12:09 PM (PDT)

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DONT UPGRADE TO 3.0 PLEASE! I have an itocuh 2g adn ive recently upgraded to a jailbroken 3.0 firmware and it is the biggest piece of #### firmware i have ever seen. i dotn think apple even tested it. First off wi-fi drops every 30 mins, its unusable second off it literally crashes every 10 minutes, i try to open cydia and itll crash brack to the home screen stay there for like 5 minutes than start in safe mode… please dont get its a really bad firmware

Posted by ak47 on June 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM (PDT)

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Itouch 2G Can connect to my home network but the BT 2 wire router at work doesnt wanna know. Have ensured the settings are correct and that there are no restrictions. The router tells me its connected but the ipod refuses to connect to anything. In wifi settings the router is ticked as connected but nothing still works. Grrr wish i never updated.

Posted by Rich K on June 24, 2009 at 11:54 PM (PDT)

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...and from italy I say: same problems with wifi after upgrade! :o/

Posted by lorenzo on June 25, 2009 at 9:28 AM (PDT)

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Since upgrading my 2nd gen Touch my wifi has gone way down - even NEXT TO THE ROUTER.  It previously had full signal throughout our home.  In addition, a weak Linksys that I accessed at work now doesn’t even show up.

WifiTrak (a fantastic app)immediately goes light gray when selected and has this error message, “Could not properly initialize the WiFi scanner.” - what is this?!?  WiFiTrak was always way more reliable than the settings WiFi feature and was highly sensitive and could sniff out wireless even where it “wasn’t available” according to the settings based WiFi.

I’m concerned, though, about downgrading… will I lose the $10 OS Upgrade that I already installed?  I’m guessing it can be re-downloaded but if anyone can confirm i’d appreciate it.

Posted by MaclLifer on June 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM (PDT)

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Follow up—WifiTrak is a victim of 3.0… their support site said they submitted a 3.0 version, but it’s still in approval process.  They noted that many app developers are stuck waiting for 3.0 approvals.

What I don’t understand is how upgrading to 3.0 kills apps that worked fine in 2.2…? Oh well, i’ve had 4 apps so far with the issue and 2 or 3 have already been updated.

Tried WiFi at a local deli today and only got tiny bit of signal where i’d normally get full strength with 2.2.

Is there any possible way to DOWNGRADE a purchased 3.0 to the previous version?  No info offered on Apple’s support for that (“it isn’t supported”).

Posted by MaclLifer on June 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM (PDT)