Category Archives: iPod Shuffle Problems

How to restore iPod shuffle

Posted by george on July 13, 2011 No comments

It is important to understand the difference between “update” and “restore.” Update does not affect your settings or songs, it simply installs updated software that controls iPod shuffle. Restore erases the disk and restores iPod shuffle to its original factory condition with updated software. If you only need to update iPod shuffle, this should be done on the computer where music is normally synced. Updating on another computer will result in all songs being removed from iPod shuffle.

Warning: Because Restore erases all songs and files on iPod shuffle, make sure to back up any files you’ve saved on iPod shuffle. Your songs, podcasts, and audiobooks can be synced back to your iPod shuffle if the items are part of your iTunes library.

How to restore iPod shuffle

  1. Ensure that you have an active Internet connection as new versions of iTunes and iPod Software may need to be downloaded to your computer.
  2. Download and install the latest version of iTunes if you do not already have it installed.
  3. Open iTunes, and then connect iPod shuffle to your computer.
  4. After a few moments, iPod shuffle will appear in the Devices section on the left side of the Tunes window.
  5. Select iPod shuffle under Devices and you will see information about it appear in the main iTunes window under the Summary tab/button for iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation) or the Settings tab/button for iPod shuffle (1st or 2nd generation).
  6. The Version section tells you whether iPod shuffle is up to date or needs a newer version of the software.
  7. Click the Restore button. You will be presented with one or more restore options that may prompt iTunes to automatically download the latest iPod Software. The 4-possible restore options are:
    • Restore Option 1: Restore – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod.
    • Restore Option 2: Use Same Version – Restores with same iPod Software version already on iPod even though a newer version is available.
    • Restore Option 3: Use Newest Version – Restores with the latest iPod Software currently on your computer.
    • Restore Option 4: Restore and Update – Restores after downloading the latest iPod Software on your computer.
  8. If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.
  9. A progress indicator will appear on the computer screen indicating that the restore process has started. Do not disconnect iPod shuffle during the restore process.
  10. After the restore process is complete, the iPod shuffle’s status light will flash orange continuously. The iPod Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences as you did when you connected your iPod shuffle for the first time.

 

How to reset iPods

Posted by george on July 8, 2011 No comments

This istruction is how to reset your iPod. It’s include iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod classic 160GB (Late 2009). But before you do the following instruction see this caution.

Follow this to reset iPod nano (6th generation):

  1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and Volume Down button simultaneously
  2. Wait for at least eight seconds or until the Apple logo appears.

You may need to repeat this 2 steps above.

If the above step did not work:

  1. Try connecting iPod to a power adapter.
  2. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer.
  3. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn’t set to go to sleep.
  4. Try resetting the iPod while it is connected to power.

How to reset an iPod with a Click Wheel

iPod models with a Click Wheel include:

  • iPod nano (5th generation)
  • iPod nano (4th generation)
  • iPod nano (3rd generation)
  • iPod nano (2nd generation)
  • iPod nano
 iPod classic iPod (5th generation)  

  • iPod with color display (iPod photo)
  • iPod (Click Wheel)
  

  • iPod mini
  • iPod mini (2nd generation)
Note: If your iPod is frozen or won’t turn on, it may be because iPod is paused or the Hold switch is in the locked position. If so, a lock symbol appears on the screen. Slide the Hold switch to the unlocked position and check the screen.
  1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
  2. Press and hold the Menu and Center (Select) buttons simultaneously until the Apple logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

Tip: If you are having difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching any part of the click wheel. Also make sure that you are pressing the Menu button toward the outside of the click wheel, and not near the center.

If the above steps did not work, try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn’t set to go to sleep. Try resetting the iPod while it is connected to power.

How to reset iPod, iPod (scroll wheel), iPod (touch wheel), and iPod (dock connector)

  1. Toggle the Hold switch on and off. (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again.)
  2. Press and hold the Play/Pause and Menu buttons simultaneously until the Apple/iPod logo appears, about 6 to 8 seconds. You may need to repeat this step.

If the above steps did not work

  1. Try connecting iPod to a power adapter and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer.
  2. Make sure the computer is turned on and isn’t set to go to sleep.

If you are still unable to reset your iPod.

  1. Use only one finger from one hand to press the Center (Select) button
  2. And one finger from the other hand to press the Menu button.

When you reset iPod all your music and files are saved, but some customized settings may be lost. Date and time are preserved (unless the iPod reset itself because it had no power and then was reconnected to power). Other customized settings, such as Bookmarks, On-The-Go Playlists, Shuffle, Backlight timer, and so forth are preserved from the last time the hard drive turned on.

For further more learn how to reset iPod shuffle and iPod Touch

How to reset iPod shuffle

Posted by george on July 7, 2011 1 comment

How to reset iPod shuffle:

  1. Disconnect iPod shuffle from the computer (if connected).
  2. Move the switch on the iPod shuffle to the OFF position. Note that when iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
    1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation
    1st generation 2nd generation 3rd generation 4th generation
  3. Wait five seconds. For iPod shuffle (3rd and 4th generation), wait ten seconds.
  4. Move the switch to the play in order or the shuffle position. The green stripe will be visible in either position. For iPod shuffle (2nd and 4th generation), slide the power switch on (and you can see the green stripe).

iPod shuffle is now reset.

How to Turn Off iPod nano

Posted by george on July 1, 2011 No comments

In few days ago my friend ask me some question “is there any way to shout down the ipod, as in not sleep mode?”
I said “No, the only way the iPod shuts down is if you let the battery die or reset it. Otherwise, the only thing you can do is put the iPod into Sleep Mode.”

So there is NO OTHERS WAY TO COMPLETELY TURN OF IPOD NANO. You can search all over the net I guaranty, you will not find the answer to that. I’m sorry, but that is the reality.

It’s up to you, belive me or not, but if you find the answer! I will be happy to be the first to know.

To all of you who don’t know How to turn iPod on and off (apple version), here the step you have to do:

On iPod

  1. To turn it off, press and hold the Play button. These are located at the bottom of the control wheel. When iPod is turned off, it goes to sleep.
  2. To turn iPod on, it’s the simply as press any button you like.

On iPod shuffle

  1. To turn off iPod shuffle, move the switch on the back of iPod shuffle to the off position. When iPod shuffle is off, the green stripe by the switch is not visible.
  2. To start using iPod shuffle (turn on), move the switch on the back to either the play in order or the shuffle position. The green stripe will be visible in either position.