20 Most Recent Apple Ipod Nano Second Gen. Green (4 GB) MA487LLA MP3 Player - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Start by reseting it, hold down the "Menu" button and middle button for about 7-8 seconds. This will most likely work, if it doesn't, try restoring it. Do this by first plugging your iPod into your computer and starting iTunes. Then select your iPod in the list to the left, now click the "Restore" button located under the large picture of your iPod model. Restoring will probably take a little while, maybe 10-15 minutes.
Hope this helps!

Use a pen on the side and push the reset button in and hold it for about 10 seconds. you will loose everything on there

I had the same problem and I just got it fixed by pressing the menu button and center button at the same time for about 10-15 sec. Apple sign showed up and a few seconds later it turned on. It works fine now. Try this. Good luck

you can try fomatting it.to do so plug it and open my computer.go to the drive of the mp3 and right click it.in the sub menu click format(to foramt it you have to be administrator)(also be sure backup all of your music,videos,pictures,and anything that you want to save.)

Have you tried to reset? There are instructions posted on the Apple website - www.apple.com - under the support tab.

Windows problem...open device manager, click usb: the last one at the bottom...uninstall every usb root hub, host controller, everything under usb....then goto to action at the top of manager and click scan for software changes...they should all reinstall and fix themselves...

hold the center button and the menu button till it shows the Apple symbol then let go and it should reset..if not plug it into a computer and use the reset on the iTunes

Hi,

If your iPod is frozen or won't turn on, the steps to reset it vary by model.

1. Toggle the Hold switch. To do this, slide the switch to Hold (an orange bar appears) and then slide it back (orange bar is hidden).
2. Reset the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
   • If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
   • If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, connect the iPod to a power source by either plugging it into an Apple iPod USB Power Adapter or directly into a computer's USB port.
3. Let the iPod charge for at least 20 minutes. Note: If the iPod is connected to a computer, make sure the computer does not sleep, standby, or hibernate during the 20-minute charging period.
4. After the iPod has charged for at least 20 minutes and while it is still connected to the power source, toggle the Hold switch again as in step 1.
5. Try resetting the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
   • If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
   • If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, try putting the iPod into disk mode and restoring.
6. Try putting the iPod into disk mode.
   • While in disk mode, connect the iPod to iTunes and try to restore.
   • If the iPod is still not recognized by iTunes, the iPod should be serviced.
   Hope i helped you.

Thanks.

you have to hold the center button and the menu button to reset it...if that doesnt work you will have to plug it into the computer and use the restore function on the iTunes

Hi,

If your iPod is frozen or won't turn on, the steps to reset it vary by model.

1. Toggle the Hold switch. To do this, slide the switch to Hold (an orange bar appears) and then slide it back (orange bar is hidden).
2. Reset the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
   • If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
   • If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, connect the iPod to a power source by either plugging it into an Apple iPod USB Power Adapter or directly into a computer's USB port.
3. Let the iPod charge for at least 20 minutes. Note: If the iPod is connected to a computer, make sure the computer does not sleep, standby, or hibernate during the 20-minute charging period.
4. After the iPod has charged for at least 20 minutes and while it is still connected to the power source, toggle the Hold switch again as in step 1.
5. Try resetting the iPod by holding down the Menu and Center buttons for 10 seconds.
   • If the Apple logo appears on the display, connect the iPod to a computer and verify that it appears in iTunes and can play music. If the iPod appears in iTunes and can play music, no further troubleshooting is needed.
   • If the Apple logo does not appear or the iPod is not seen in iTunes, try putting the iPod into disk mode and restoring.
6. Try putting the iPod into disk mode.
   • While in disk mode, connect the iPod to iTunes and try to restore.
   • If the iPod is still not recognized by iTunes, the iPod should be serviced.
   Hope i helped you.

Thanks.

try running the install new hardware wizard.

Slide the Hold switch to the unlocked position and check the screen.

Well it sounds like a problem with the cable prehaps...
what you should do first is go on a freinds computer and see if it will connect on theres .
if it does that then it means that your computer is not reqonizing your ipod.... that may be a usb problem

but before u lose hope make sure u test with a diffrent cord and test on another computer..

Sounds like the ipod may be dead. When you plug it into the computer does it stay blank, nothing ever comes up on the screen?

my firend took hers in and got anew one when u shake it does it change the siong

"Root" is the root directory - definitely not something that you want to delete. Go to Apple's website and re-download the firmware, and hopefully it will re-add the missing folder.

Without the password you will not be able to unlock it without Restoring the iPod in itunes. This is an unfortunate situation but the ONLY way to get an iPod unlocked with out a password is to follow the directions on the following article. GOOD LUCK :)

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How to restore iPod (ARTICLE NUMBER HT1339)
Open iTunes, and then connect your iPod to your computer using the USB or FireWire cable that came with your iPod.

After a few moments, your iPod will appear in the Source panel in iTunes.
Select your iPod in the Source panel and you will see information about your iPod appear in the Summary tab of the main iTunes windows.

Click the Restore button. You will be prompted 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 available. Restore Option

4: Restore and Update - Restores with the latest iPod Software available.

If you are using a Mac, a message will appear prompting you to enter an administrator’s name and password.

A progress bar will appear on the computer screen indicating that the first stage of the restore process has started.

When this stage is completed, iTunes will present one of two messages on screen with instructions specific to the iPod model you are restoring.
Restore Instruction 1: Disconnect iPod and connect it to iPod Power Adapter (typically applies to older iPod models).


Restore Instruction 2: Leave iPod connected to computer to complete restore (typically applies newer iPod models).

During the stage 2 of the restore process, the iPod will show an Apple logo as well as a progress bar at the bottom of the display. It is critical that the iPod remains connected to the computer or iPod Power adapter during this stage.

Note: The progress bar may be difficult to see since the backlight on the iPod display may be off.

After stage 2 of the restore process is complete and the iPod is connected to the computer, the iTunes Setup Assistant window will appear asking you to name your iPod and choose your syncing preferences similar to when you connected your iPod for the first time.

When you plug in your ipod you should see your ipod folders such as calendar, notes, contacts. Go to your settings and make the hidden folders appear. Click on "Ipod_control" then "Device". You will see a file named "_locked" simply rename it as "un_locked". Problem solved and you dont have to lose all your songs!

thats odd..

Start with these five simple solutions: Reset, retry, restart, reinstall, or restore

http://www.apple.com/support/ipod.five_rs/

If you need more assistance let me know. Good luck.

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