Reset iPod Nano or iPod Classic

Note: These steps are also applicable to reset iPod Classics
Hi
Today I am writing on how to reset iPod Nano 4th Generation iPod. Most of the time when you are syncing your iPod with your computer,Charging your iPod or listening to the music, your iPod screen will go blank and you will be surprised what happened to your iPod.

Well actually in these scenarios it is confirmed that, your iPod is frozen and all you need to do to fix the iPod is to reset it. Follow the steps below to reset your iPod.

If your iPod is connected to a computer and displays any of the following messages you should eject the iPod from computer instead of resetting it:

• Connected. Eject before disconnecting
• Sync in Progress. Please wait...
• Do not disconnect

1.On the top left hand corner of your iPod you can see a toggle switch(lock/hold switch). Toggle it on and off(back and forth) for 4-5 times and make sure that the status light near this switch does not show orange color. If it shows orange, just toggle to other side so that it is hidden.

2.Next place your iPod on a flat surface.

3.You can see the MENU button and the CENTER(Select) button in your iPod. All you need to do is just press and hold both these buttons together at the same time and keep holding it until you see an Apple logo showing up in the iPod screen. Just let go your fingers when you see the apple logo and wait for some times.

After some time the Apple logo will disappear and and then your iPod will show the normal menu screen.
There you go. Your should be working fine now.

If this troubleshooting step fix the issue with your iPod , please let me know by leaving your valuable comments below and help me make this website a better place for all iPod users.Thank you.

Reset iPod Touch

"I have got a new ipod touch. yesterday when I was playing the music, all of a sudden the ipod stopped playing and display went blank. it does not turn on or plays the music. Any help will be highly appreciated. Thank you."

Hi, As I understand you have got an iPod Touch(either 1st generation or 2nd generation). And when you were playing the music, the display went blank. Well not to worry, it seems like your iPod is just frozen and all you need to do to fix this issue is to RESET you iPod. The question now arises is How to Reset the iPod Touch. Well its very simple. You can see an ON/OFF button(Sleep/Wake Button) at the top left hand corner of your iPod Touch and there is a Home Button(Menu Button) at the bottom. All you need to do is just press and hold both the button together at the same time and keep holding it for 10 to 15 seconds until you see an apple logo showing in the iPod display. When you see the apple logo , let go your fingers from these buttons and wait for some times. The apple logo will then disappear and then you will find the regular home screen of your iPod. As simple as that!

If you have got any other issue regarding iPod/iTunes, feel free to leave a comment and will get back to you. Thank you