How To Install iOS 6 On Older Generation iPhone 2G, 3G & iPod Touch 1G, 2G

I really appreciate the fact that Apple has been launching newer versions of iPhone in a timely manner. This practice does not let iPhone users feel the need to switch to other platforms such as Windows Phone OS and Android. But it is quite unfortunate to see how fast Apple is discontinuing software updates for older generation iPhone and iPod Touch devices.

The latest version of iOS, the iOS 6 comes packed with plenty of goodies but one cannot install the same on older generation devices such as iPhone 2G, 3G and iPod Touch 1G, 2G. But if you own one of these device I am glad to inform that now you can install iOS 6 on it.



A service called Whited00r has been in existence for helping legacy iOS devices enjoy the latest firmware features. At the time of iOS 5 release, the team came up with Whited00r 5.1 which contained contained some of the popular iOS 5 features.

Now, not long after the release of iOS 6, the team has yet again another useful tool called Whited00r 6. In simple language it is the closest version to the iOS 6 ported for legacy iOS devices. So if you wish to try the new iOS on your old iPhone or iPod Touch, follow the procedure given below.

Supported Devices For Whited00r 6

• iPhone 2G
• iPhone 3G
• iPod Touch 1G
• iPod Touch 2g (MB model ONLY)

Before we start off with the procedure, I would like to mention some of the facts which are as follows:

• Whited00r 6 works on all the above mentioned devices regardless of their jailbreak status.
• When installed, it automatically jailbreaks the device – without your consent.
• It works on both factory unlocked as well as factory locked devices. Make sure you download the correct version appropriate for your device.

DISCLAIMER: The procedure given below shall be followed at your own risk. I will not be responsible in case you get your device bricked or damaged.

Procedure To Install Whited00r 6

• First and foremost download the appropriate version of Whited00r 6 for your device. Especially the iPhone 2G, 3G users will have to make sure they download the correct version – NORMAL version for factory unlocked device and UNLOCKED version for factory locked device.
• Create a backup of your device using iTunes. The developers absolutely recommend that you make a clean install and are have mentioned that the device should not be restored from the backup.
• Now to flash the Whited00r 6 firmware on your device, connect the same to the Windows PC or Mac via the USB cable.
• Wait for iTunes to detect the device. On Windows, hold the SHIFT key, while on Mac hold down the ALT/OPTION button, and click on Restore (manual firmware restoration is needed here). When prompted, navigate to the downloaded firmware and select it.
• You should wait now and let iTunes flash the firmware. If your device restarts a couple of times during the process, do not panic.

Once it finishes you will have the iOS 6 alike version on your device. But the noteworthy thing here is that you will get to enjoy some of the best iOS 6 features.

The Only Drawback

Although the firmware version is optimized to offer the best possible performance on your old device, one might experience some lag at times.

Hope it helps you readers to extract a little more juice out of your old iPhone and iPod Touch device.

Official Whited00r 6 Firmware Download Page