How to SSH into iPod Touch 2G [Transfer Files, Apps via SSH Access]
If you want to put files such as apps, games, videos, ROMs on your iPod Touch without using iTunes then you have to secure access SSH into your iPod Touch. SSH access is similar to FTP connection, today I will guide you through the process of SSH in iPod Touch 2G
Pre- Requirements for SSHing iPod Touch in Windows
- Jailbroken iPod Touch 2G, RedSn0w Jailbreak
- Open SSH, Download it on your iPod Touch by going to Cydia and search for OpenSSH
- Find and download SBSettings on your iPod Touch, it is available at BigBoss sources
- Download SSH Client WinSCP for Windows, install it.
SSH iPod Touch 2G using Wi-Fi Tutorial
Now to be able to transfer files between your Windows PC and iPod Touch we will need secure connection of SSH, we can do SSH into iPod Touch in two ways
1: via USB SSH, iPhone tunnel suite required
2: via Wi-Fi SSH
I will tell you how to do Wi-Fi SSH into iPod Touch using Windows,
Your Wi-Fi should be on and working, now open SBSettings
as SBsettings do not come with a icon you need to swipe your finder at the top of your iPod Touch screen. You will be presented with the following screen. Note down Wi-Fi Address
Now open the WinSCP program in Windows,
Type hostname as 192.168.1.3
login details are :
Username: root
Password: alpine
click login
If some warning pops up press YES, one time only.
Now you will be presented with the following screen, if you have ever tried FTP connection transfer before, you will immediately notice the similarity, left pane is your Windows PC and right pane is your iPod Touch. Now you can SSH(secure transfer) files to your iPod Touch easily.
Initially you will be at /private/var/root/ as shown in image below , navigate to /private/var/mobile/Media/ , make folders for your choice here like Songs, Videos, ROMs etc
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[…] move and copy files directly from your iPod Touch. You can transfer your files by using this SSH tutorial I have written. Though you can also used WinSCP to delete, move or copy files, Mobile Finder lets […]
um i tried this and when i try to ssh it sees my ipod but it says it attempted 15 times and no reasonable what should i do ?
My computer keeps telling me “Network Error: Connection Refused”. Oh well…off to search Google for more ways to do this…
Hey Guys,
Yeah, got this to work fine. What I’m trying to do is to copy my palm tx address book, memos, etc over to my ipod touch 2G. any tips please.
hi, pls advised what’s the user name n PW aft i have installed/run the programme WinFCP..??? thanks…
Everyone that says this doesnt work, go to wifi settings, find the connection you are connected to and touch the blue arrow. Where it says IP address, put that where hostname is. The example he is using is his IP address, so it won’t work for you
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but in what folder do i put music, it all works well, but when i put a mp3 file in itunes control/music/F00 for example, it doesnt show up in music, but i can find it with DOCS app, and btw, where do i put ipa files (gmaes) ??
please answer ( email: 132mikle@gmail.com )
i cant play snes games on my ipod i have downloaded them installed the snes4ipod nd px4iphne but i cant play i have also tranferred them from my comp
I need to do it without using cydia because im trying to fix it(cydia) accesing the system, I have the internet conection but I dont have open ssh or sbsettings, I also tried to re jailbreak but Cydia still closing(thats my problem)…
if someone can help me send it to wil_will@yahoo.com…
ill be grateful!!!!
I got a problem while downloading SBSettings and needed (or just wanted) to restore my iPod, so I’ll never ever try to SSH again… I think.
For everyone having the Network Error, you are not typing in the host name correctly. Do not use the “192.168.1.3″ that the author gives you, that is an example. Go to SBSettings (by sliding your finger across the status bar [the bar with the time on it]) And use the “Wi-Fi IP Address” you find there.
I’ve done everything right, i put in the right IP but i still get the Netowrk ERROR: Connection Timed Out thing… has it something to do with the port?
ok, everytime i try it, all i get is a msaage that says: Network error: Connection timed out. help plz?
Yep I get the connection timed out error too. And the second time I try it says connection refused. I tried it with and without fallback on the SFTP protocol. My SBSettings say that the 192.168.1.3 is my wifi ip address. I haven’t a clue what to do.
Make sure that after you get access to ssh you change that default password alpine (which everyone knows) to something else or you might get a nasty surprise!
Cheers
dude i have the same problem as ” Tezema ” has… my shit just wont work.. Ive done everything right.. I did the downloaded all the program and done everything but my ipod touch just give me Netowrk ERROR: Connection Timed Out..
Help me bro…
thanks
It didn’t work at first for me, it saying that “Network error: Connection refused” However in the SBSettings drop down menu it was not showing the SSH button at all. I resprung my iPod Touch and tried SBSettings again and saw that SSH was present and activated.
In all, follow this tutorial with your own wi-fi address again, but respring it (this action is located in sbsettings) first. That should clear up the error 
but in what folder do i put music, it all works well, but when i put a mp3 file in itunes control/music/F00 for example, it doesnt show up in music, but i can find it with DOCS app, and btw, where do i put ipa files (gmaes) ??
please answer ( email: 132mikle@gmail.com )
basically the same question in a nutshell
this has got me connected just great but not sure how to find files after i’ve copied them over any help on that would be great
Itchy
Where can I find the files, transfer through ssh on ipod.
I transfer the files and tht i can see in winscp only ….on ipod i cant …how to find same files on ipod.
UMMM>.. the dude asked WHERE to find the files that are transferred….. he asked liked 3 times.. no answer? i got files in the mobile folder and cant play them bc they dont show up.
….i need detailed instructions for THE PASSWORD PART!!!!
i typed alphine the same thing keep popping up invalid
nvm i found out alpine not alphine
what is this error
Command ‘groups’
failed with return code 127 and error message
-sh: line 30: groups: command not found.
WHERE DO WE UPLOAD SONGS? I tried mobile/itunes_control and the music folders are letters and numbers… uploaded songs there and rebooted… still doesnt show up… HELP????
Kinda the same question but where do I go to add .apps like downloaded ones? Or anything… Thanks in advance…
For the “conection time out problem” OR “connection refused”: first of all u need to know that it happens when the host doesn’t respond first check the SCP’s session data:
get the Ip address (host name) from iPod (setting >>> Wi-Fi >>> “network’s name” >>> Ip Address )
IMPORTANT : please its not always “192.168.1.3″ Ip addresses are not static u need to check the ip every time and it may change every time u connect another device to network its the most likely reason to get the “Connection Time Out/refused” because the IP u gave refers to nothing or the PC it self
port = 22
Username: root
Password: alpine (no Capitals)
IMPORTANT : u DO NOT need SBsetting in order to establish a SCP connection its just tells u the Ip address (witch i told u the best way)
If still have problems: go check if “DHCP” protocol is enabled in ur router setting page “192.168.1.1″
ADVANCED:if you are tired of checking ip every time u can set up a static ip for ur device (setting >>> Wi-Fi >>> “network’s name” >>> Static >>>ip address = 192.168.1.xxx subnetmask = 255.255.255.0 router = as the DHCP DNS = as the DHCP
BTW: if u set up a bridge connection make sure the connection works probably and is accepted by the router (router ip resolved)
oh BTW if u have any other problems with ur iPod touch or iPhone OR any kind of software/hardware Problems feel free to contact me (by email) i dont live in US
E-MAIL : ali.taheri.m@gmail.com
Skype ID : Left_to_XIII , ali taheri
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Great guide. I got that network error the first 2 times and I just kept trying and it worked the 3rd time!
If your connection just times out and never completes, be sure you’ve completely powered off and rebooted your device after installing openSSH on it. Worked for me.
I was having problem getting the WinSCP connecting to my iPod. The program would stop responding after a few seconds and the connection would be terminated. Then I realized that my computer and iPod had to be connected to the same wifi. 
And it suddenly worked.
i instaled SBSettings but no matter how many times i slide my finger over the status bar the settings wont come down, plz help.
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Hey guys.
It works like a charm but don’t forget to install open-ssh.
I installed it on iphone 3g ios 4
Hey, My friends got some trouble and I can fix it through ssh to their ipods but they are far far away, is it possible to ssh from my home?
thnx for someone finally who can get straight to the point on pc crap and not feed all the bull S*** for idiots who cant work their computer n shouldnt even be doing this kinda crap in the 1st place 
I enter the password alpine and it continues to tell me that access is denied. Has the password been changed or something?
It’s running a modded Darwin OS on the Ipod, so once openssh is installed and running, you can ssh into it from anywhere so long as you’re familiar with networks and routing, etc. Most of the things you can do once you’re in are lost on the windoze generation, but anyone on unix/linux is gonna have some fun with this. Running Gnome, you can open up the ipod using Nautilus, it’ll automatically connect via sftp, ask for login info, and everything’s good to go. /me pities all the extra lame work the M$ kiddiez have to go through *head pat*
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