How to reset your iPod [ All versions:- iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009) ]

Important: Do not reset your iPod if ...

If your iPod is connected to a computer and displays the following messages, you must eject iPod from iTunes instead of reset:
  • Connected. Eject before disconnecting
  • Synchronization in progress, please wait ...
  • Do not disconnect.

Resetting an iPod nano (6th Generation):

Press and simultaneously and continuously on the buttons on / off and volume down (for at least eight seconds or until the Apple logo appears). It may be that you need to repeat this step.

If the problem persists, connect your iPod to a power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and is not in sleep mode. Try resetting the iPod while it is connected to food.

Resetting an iPod Click Wheel

IPod models with click wheel are:
  • 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 will not turn, it may be paused or the Hold switch is in locked position. If this happens, a symbol of a lock appears on the screen. Toggle the Hold switch in position "unlocked" and check the screen.
1. Toggle the Hold switch (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again).
2. Press and hold the Menu and Select buttons until the Apple logo appears (6-8 seconds). It may be that you need to repeat this step
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Tip: if you have any difficulty resetting your iPod, set it on a flat surface. Make sure the finger pressing the Select button is not touching another part of the click wheel. Also make sure you press the Menu button toward the outside and not near the center of the click wheel.

If the problem persists, connect your iPod to a power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and is not in sleep mode. Try resetting the iPod while it is connected to food.

Resetting an iPod, an iPod scroll wheel, iPod with touch wheel and an iPod with a dock connector:


  1. Toggle the Hold switch (Slide it to Hold, then turn it off again).
  2. Press and hold the Play / Pause and Menu buttons until the Apple / iPod logo appears (6-8 seconds). It may be that you need to repeat this step.
If the problem persists, connect your iPod to a power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet, or connect iPod to your computer. Make sure the computer is turned on and is not in sleep mode.
If you are still unable to reset your iPod, a hand press the center button (select) and the other on the Menu button.

When you reset iPod all your songs and files are saved, but some customized settings may be lost. The date and time are stored (unless the iPod reset itself because it had no power and was reconnected to power). Other customized settings, such as bookmarks, playlists On-The-Go, shuffle, backlight, etc.. Are maintained as they were the last time the drive was activated.

Reset an iPod touch:

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red "slide to power off" slider appears, then slide the slider. Note: When iPhone is off, incoming calls go straight to voicemail.

Reset an 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. If you were resetting as part of some troubleshooting steps, continue with those steps now. 

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